Wild Horse Monument by nongo
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Description
The Wild Horse Monument off of I-90 near Vantage. It's the work of Northwest sculptor David Govedare,
entitled "Grandfather cuts loose the ponies" it represents a Native American creation story. This is overlooking
the Columbia River.
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the monument's legend reads:
Creatures of the planet, behold a great basket! I send this basket, bearing the gift of life, to all corners of the universe.
Now take these ponies, I am cutting loose. They will inspire a spirit of free will! They will be a companion for work & play on this planet...
From the center of my basket burns the fire of our collective souls. Humans you are responsible!
You have the power of reasoning and the gift of free will. Use them wisely.
Always be aware the limitless nature of this ever-expanding universe. Let us live to inspire each other...
Comments (38)
Apophis906
Thats so pretty a shot, awesome one.
Punaguy
Wowser! What a treat for these tired eyes...great looking statues perfectly situated on this ridge over looking the Columbia..What a great looking shot here Akemi-san~ Lovely light and the scenery makes it just grand! You did good girl! Aloha~
keeneye
AKEMI, this is completely AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow, how perfect is this???? The POV, the lighting, the clarity???? Amazing image, looks like you had to climb up way high for this photo????? I can't stop staring at it!!!!!!! Goes to favs straight away!!!!!!!! Fantastic!!!!!!!
Perkns
This is an absolutely incredible sculpture, placement, message, and photo. Thank you! Beautiful!
Cosine
This is perfect, Akemi! I love the way you have the ponies heading toward the convergence of the hills sloping down and the river sloping up as the eye moves from right to left. A most excellent composition.
sharky_
This capture is just incredible beautiful. The colors, lighting, and view are just perfect. Fantastic job my friend. Aloha
MaydaMason
funny and surreal! i like a lot the composition!
nikolais
three cheers to the one who conceived the monument in this place. a very nice capture.
kayleenmichelle
this is stunning!! the colors are amazing, great view. well worth the climb, ay? :D
mark.spooner
Excellent work!
DJB
I really love this scene Akemi. I think your vantage point makes all the difference. The day you took it with the clouds sweeping in motion sure go well the motion of the sculptures. That is nicely composed. Hope you are taking care.D
DELMUR
beautifull extra wide vista!
BorisB
What a gorgeous landscape, wonderful!!
newleaf
POV and composition with the beautiful view all combine to make this spectacular!
Littlejock
Wonderful POV, colour and I see running so fast. Great effect
kansas
Beautiful photo. I've been by these ponies many times in the past. So nice to see them again. Don't know why I never took any snapshots of them when I lived out there. Thanks.
Janiss
Perfect work my friend!
lil_sizzler
Beautiful scene and excellent capture! These spirited sculptures make it easy to imagine real horses galloping wild and free on the banks of the river.
Cosme..D..Churruca
This is genial... such an incredible pic ! Love it. Superbly captured !
cameraobscura2
In the thumbnail it looks like real horses and it felt like you were riding among them . . . Never the less, the artists vision and idea are fantastic and I am glad to see they have not been trashed by graffiti. Thank you for sharing. egmont
aljaysart
wow what a View...
drag
Wow this is stunning. I'm not sure where Vantage is I must look it up for my next trip to the Gorge. Thanks for sharing such an awesome view and capture.
gunsan
First I thoght it wa reak hoses, but then I saw, vety life fukk composition, well donne, Hugs - Gun
Margana
Sigh, Akemi, this is one absolutely awesome photo. Wow....the scope of this is just breath-taking. You have created a truly 'inspiring' piece of art to drive those wise words home. Bravo to you, my friend! Hope you have a fabulous evening... -M :^)
smittan
Awsome capture !!
elmurray
What a wonderful monument and you have captured it beautifully. Bravo! (Sorry about the late comments!)
NefariousDrO
I really like the POV and composition of this one. Wonderful photo.
Hidinthesierras
I just love this! I am so glad I had time to catch your post cause this is a very unusual and beautiful view! Thanks for sharing this interesting pic, it has been a pleasure! Stay cool Akemi! 8-)
Onslow
Not only excellent photography but an inspiring place and words - superb !
drsapida
Beautiful shot Akemi San! The imagery looked very peaceful and the composition is simply stunning! Horses' image bring a sense of calm and free spirit.