The Awakening sculpture - statue of giant man escaping from sand - National Harbor, Maryland
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The Awakening sculpture on the beach in National Harbor, Maryland. It looks like a statue of giant trapped under the sand who is escaping. Shot May 2014.
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The Awakening at National Harbor in Washington DC.
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Eric almost climbing to the top of the Awakening statue in Washington D.C.
Dwight D. Eisenhower statue by Ivan Schwartz in National Harbor, Maryland
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A bronze statue of President Dwight D. Eisenhower by artist Ivan Schwartz. The statue is located in National Harbor, Maryland. Shot in August 2016.
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18 Creative Sculptures from Around the World
From the Man Hanging Out in the Czech Republic, to the Horizons of New Zealand, 18 Creative Sculptures From Around the World.
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8. Man Hanging Out-- Czech Republic
Do you recognize this statue? Psychology buffs just might: it’s Sigmund Freud, the famous psychoanalyst. Artist David Cerny created the sculpture in 1996 and it’s been around the world ever since, enjoying exhibitions in London, Berlin, Chicago, and even Grand Rapids, Michigan. At nearly 7-feet tall, the statue is so lifelike that it has caused alarm more than once for passersby in the historic Old Town neighborhood.
7. Diminish and Ascend-- Australia
Each year in Sydney, Australia on Bondi beach is Sculpture by the Sea, the largest annual sculpture exhibition in the world. In 2013, David McCracken submitted his piece Diminish and Ascend, which became a quick favorite among attendees. It is made out of aluminum and works on perspective to create a stairway to Heaven. The illusion is created because the aluminum steps become smaller as the staircase ascends. When viewed from the right angle, however, it seems like you might be able to take these steps into the sky.
6. Metalmorphosis-- North Carolina, US
This sculpture is a triumph of both art and engineering. Created by Prague-born artist David Cerny, responsible for Man Hanging Out also on this list, Metalmorphosis is his first installation in the United states. This jaw-dropping piece is crafted from 14 tons of stainless steel and stands 25 feet tall. Each layer of the face moves independently from one another, so the face is constantly changing, programmed by unique computer codes controlled by Cerny himself. And don’t worry, if you can’t make it to North Carolina, there is a constant live-stream of the moving statue that can be found on Cerny’s website.
5. The Bather-- Germany
So, we all get annoyed with commercials or ads when we’re trying to listen to music, even billboards sometimes get in the way, but one English cosmetics company took advertisement to a whole new level of crazy. In 2011, Soap & Glory, based in the UK, employed German sculptor Oliver Voss to create “The Bather.” She was placed in Hamburg’s Inner Alster Lake, stretches over 67 feet long and rises 13 feet out of the water. Unfortunately, her bath was short-lived: she was taken out of the water after just 10 days.
4. The Awakening-- Maryland, United States
It is the sheer size and expressiveness of this sculpture that brings it to our list of the most incredible pieces from around the world. The Awakening by J. Seward Johnson Jr., was first installed in 1980 at Hains Point in Washington, D.C where it stayed for 27 years. In 2007, it was purchased for $750,000 and moved to Maryland. The statue is of a giant struggling to break free from the earth but is actually five separate aluminum pieces. The Awakening spans over 70 feet on a beach in National Harbor built specifically to showcase the giant.
3. Cloud Gate-- Illinois, United States
Cloud Gate is one of the most recognizable sights in the United states. It was designed by Anish Kapoor, who claims liquid mercury as his inspiration, to be the focal point of Millennium Park in Chicago. Cloud Gate, also known as The Bean by locals, was crafted from 168 stainless steel panels that have been polished to seamless perfection. The mirror-like exterior reflects the Chicago skyline and distorts it, making the city itself into a work of art. But because of its smooth, mirror surface you can see tourists and locals alike using it as the ultimate selfie opportunity.
2. The Giant Tap-- Switzerland
This gravity-defying sculpture is located in Winterthur, Switzerland in Techno Park and is actually one of many floating faucets around the world. Others can be found in Spain, Belgium, Wisconsin, Canada, and England. The artist is unknown, but this incredible art piece has drawn visitors from all over the world. It is suspended above the ground and endlessly pours water into the fountain below. If it isn’t magic, can you figure out how it works?
1. Horizons-- New Zealand
This incredible piece will definitely make you do a double-take. At first glance, it appears to be a cartoon tissue drawn on the sky, about to settle on a hill in the Gibbs Farm sculpture park. In fact, this installation is one by Neil Dawson, who is known for his eye-catching designs that work with perspective to turn the world into an optical illusion. Incredibly, no matter where you’re standing in the park, Horizons will always look like a floating tissue from any angle.
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Sightseeing tourist visits the corner of Waterfront Street and American Way at the National Harbor in beautiful Oxom Hill, Maryland 20745
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Visit to the National Harbor, Maryland on January 1, 2014
Kissing Marilyn Monroe at National Harbor! Plus won big $$ at the MGM Casino!
For Thanksgiving this year we decided to go the the Washington National Harbor in Oxon Hill, Maryland. It's a billion dollar development in the area that started just within the last twenty years or so. In it there are many great shops and cafes and also tourist sights like the large sculpture of the giant man coming out of the ground entitled The Awakening.
There are also smaller sculptures all around the compound. Figures of representatives of all five branches of the Armed Forces: Army, Marines, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. Also historic figures from politics like Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Winston Churchill, Rosie the Riveter and Frederick Douglass. And also famous figures from Hollywood like Marilyn Monroe, upon seeing which I couldn't help but steal a kiss!
It is also home to the Capital Wheel, a large ferris wheel type attraction where you can experience some incredible views of the entire Washington DC area when you get to the top!
Also here is the original Air Force One, the plane that carried the President of the United States to functions all over the country and all over the world, but alas that particular attraction has been closed for some time now.
And finally the main attraction of the area, the MGM National Harbor Casino and Hotel. We spend a good deal of time here and I even win some money in the casino! Who needs Vegas?!
Weekend in National Harbor
We went on a last minute weekend staycation! we didn't feel like driving far so we checked in at The Gaylord National Harbor Resort and had a very relaxing weekend. Enjoy the vlog!
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Off the beaten path - The Awakening, Hains Point (102707-2)
Finally got to see the statue of the Awakening giant, located at Hains Point.
It was a very long walk to get there from the Air and Space Museum. I just went in the direction towards the Jefferson Memorial, then headed south to the tip of Hains Point.
It was a busy Saturday for my feet. I have been walking since getting off at the Gallery Place-Chinatown metro station. My main purpose that day was to see Edward Hopper's works on display at the National Gallery of Art. The long line of people at the entrance to the exhibit attest to the popularity and iconic status of his works, which I learned about only recently.
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National Harbor Capital Wheel opens Friday
National Harbor Capital Wheel opens Friday.
A Tour Of The National Sculpture Garden Washington DC
A Tour National Sculpture Garden Washington DC
The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden is the most recent addition to the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. -Wikipedia
This is one of the coolest places in DC and when the National Mall is jam packed the National Sculpture Garden is often a refuge away from the crowds providing a relatively quiet unoccupied area to take a break while enjoying some of the most beautiful art available for the eyes to see.
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Maryland man planned to commit mass murder at National Harbor in the name of ISIS
A Maryland man inspired by the ISIS terrorist group was arrested for planning to steal a car and plow through a crowd full of people at the National Harbor.
Man trapped in sand at Sonoma coast
A man was trapped under the sand at Portuguese Beach near Bodega Bay when a tunnel he was digging collapsed on him Saturday, June 22. He was freed after about 45 minutes and did not require hospitalization. Video by Jade Paterson.
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An obelisk is a tapering tower that appears as a tall and thin column with a pyramid at its top. Hundreds of obelisks are scattered on this planet, left behind as reminders of ancient cultures that once flourished across the Earth.
Many early humans revered the obelisk’s design as a tribute to deities that controlled the sun. Even in modern times, humans have continued to construct these pillars as symbols of victories and accomplishments. The tallest modern obelisk is the Washington Monument in the United States, which stands over 555 feet tall.
In Illuminati symbolism, the obelisk signifies accomplishments and success. Early obelisks were constructed from a single stone that required immeasurable effort to carve, polish, and craft into a perfect tower. But even though the names of the builders have been lost to history, the results of their efforts have continued to stand for thousands of years. Through its physical representation of a singular unit, an obelisk represents the enormous power that hides behind the daily decisions made by every human — even if they are never aware of the effects of their choices or of the victories that are theirs to claim.
The obelisk represents the ability of every person to dedicate their efforts to the advancement of humanity and to leave behind a positive mark on society that will continue to stand as a guidepost for their descendants.