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Art at Hoover Dam...


Art at Hoover Dam...
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Copyright: george radonic (gnada) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2662 W: 74 N: 4763] (21687)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-09
Categories: Architecture, Artwork
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 8800
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/800 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-03 7:11
Viewed: 73
Points: 14
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Las Vegas - Art at Hoover Dam, Nevada...

During the construction of Hoover Dam there were few jobs that equaled the high visibility of the high scaler. A man hanging hundreds of feet in the air on the side of a deep canyon, knocking away loose rock and setting dynamite charges with a jackhammer sparked romantic images of courage and daring.

In 1995, local sculptor Steven Liguori and Hoover Dam Spillway House concessionaire Bert Hansen decided to create a bronze high scaler statue in the likeness of Joe Kine, one of the last surviving high scalers who worked on the Hoover Dam project. A clear picture of Joe Kine existed showing him in his working environment and was used as a guide to create the bronze figure. Upon completion the statue was presented to Joe on September 30, 1995, Hoover Dam's sixtieth anniversary.

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George
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Ciao George, great view of original sculpture, excellent clarity, splendid light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 500 W: 0 N: 920] (4643)
  • [2009-11-03 7:25]

Hi George,

An excellent and interesting picture. Beautiful colors and play. Interesting and description provided. I just posted and I made a new picture in the cave.
Have a nice day,
Adrian

Olá George

Imagem excelente, boa luminosidade,
nitidez, cores e textura.
Parabéns, bonito trabalho.
GA
Vera.

Interesting shot, good pov and composition but but I think I would have cropped off the left and side to focus more attention on the statue and sign I find myself trying to see whats beyond the building :-)
warm regards
David

Zdravo Dzordz
Snaga zapadne obale se bas tu nalazi na Hoverovoj brani.Dobar snimak.
Pozdrav,Braca

Hello George! Very interesting sculpture, very interesting monument. Good note. Very fine POV and capture. Wonderful colours. Good sharpness. Well done!

Hello George,

I do believe a lot of people died during the construction of the dam and this statue gives a hint of the dangers!
Your shot has excellent clarity, wonderful details of features and setting, and shows good composition.

Have a good day,
Bev :-)

Hi, George. Thanks for posting this tribute to the high scalers. These hardworking men were in my opinion stronger than any metal. A lot of immigrant labor toiled in order to make this marvel dam which has benefiited us so much in USA. The photo is sharp,with great colors and a great POV. Cheers and TFS.

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