FOR: SHADOW SHOT SUNDAY with thanks to the hosting team.
These are some of the stilt-walkers in the sculpture called "A Fine Balance." The multi-piece installation is part of the commons area on the campus of the largest medical center and hospital in Springfield-Eugene. ("We" were there for a medical test.)
The artist's explanatory plaque said that it was meant to point out the importance of maintaining balance in one's life, especially during illness. I was underwhelmed by the theme -- it just reminded me that balancing used to be easier when we were younger.
But the high-walkers did cast interesting shadows.
(Click the links here to see more shadowy pictures.)
So true. Balancing on one foot is even difficult now. I hope the medical tests haven,t caused concern.
Posted by: Diane | October 08, 2012 at 12:20 AM
really interesting art, everything sure gets harder as we get older!
Posted by: Sondra | October 07, 2012 at 04:29 PM
Very unusual sculptures. Occasionally one sees real people on stilts walking about in Union
Square park advertising something. The shows cast are interesting. Of course, your harvest moon shots are beautiful - you seem to have got very close to the moon!
Posted by: Margaret Gosden | October 07, 2012 at 02:39 PM
Your reaction to the sculptures first surprised, then amused me. Then I thought about a couple of spectacular falls I have taken in the past year and realized that I might even be a bit threatened by these balancing acts!
Hope all is well with you and yours.
Posted by: Clair Z. | October 07, 2012 at 02:27 PM
Interesting sculptures and I do like the shadows. Balancing has never been easy for me, I'm very clumsy!
Posted by: Al | October 07, 2012 at 02:23 PM
Yes it did used to be easier..now my life is more difficulty standing on my own two feet...
Posted by: Rambling Woods | October 07, 2012 at 12:17 PM
lol, they are stilt walking. It was a long time since I did it. But I probably still can. :)
Posted by: NatureFootstep | October 07, 2012 at 12:03 PM
It's lovely that you find something interesting everywhere you go!
Posted by: HAZEL | October 07, 2012 at 07:05 AM
Magnificent shadows and photo, Slallie! As to balancing acts, well, I just try to stay upright as much as I can, being a natural born klutz.
Posted by: Penny | October 07, 2012 at 05:45 AM
I like the sculpture and that's a great shadow shot.
Posted by: Carver | October 07, 2012 at 05:15 AM
Dear Sallie, I hope al is well for you and your husband. As usual your shot and your comment are beautiful.
Posted by: Annie | October 06, 2012 at 10:46 PM
These are interesting! Hope the medical tests went well...
Posted by: Gail | October 06, 2012 at 07:03 PM
Interesting sculpture, and shadows. Much easier to physically balance when younger.
Posted by: Gaelyn | October 06, 2012 at 06:41 PM
Balance.
Easier said than done.
Posted by: Rainfield (雨田） | October 06, 2012 at 03:57 PM
Love these sculptures. And the shadows they make are really neat!
Posted by: Halcyon | October 06, 2012 at 03:56 PM
I'm glad you were there to photograph these delightful shadows!
Posted by: Magical Mystical Teacher | October 06, 2012 at 03:25 PM
Impressive piece of street art! And love the fine detail of the shadows they cast!
Posted by: Gemma Wiseman | October 06, 2012 at 02:26 PM
True, balance was rarely if ever an issue "back then", wish I could say the same about "now"!! But the sculptures are great and you got some terrific shadows for the day! Hope your weekend is going well, Sallie!!
Posted by: Sylvia Kirkwood | October 06, 2012 at 01:22 PM
Yes, balance was not much of an issue when we were younger. Now balance, or the lack there of, slows us down when hiking making us careful of our footing.
Posted by: Martha | October 06, 2012 at 12:58 PM
i think the sculpture is neat. not sure if the message is received well. and i appreciated your take on it, too.
Posted by: TexWisGirl | October 06, 2012 at 11:42 AM
What a cool sculpture and I love the shadows!
Posted by: craftygreenpoet | October 06, 2012 at 10:46 AM