(note: the date stamp on the first photo is correct. The date stamp on the photos following that are incorrect -- this was just carved a week ago!)
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| Oak tree had to be cut down over the winter. Tall tree stump is left. |
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| Beautiful morning brings the artist and the chainsaw. Scaffolding is set up. Sculpting begins. |
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| Lots of big chunks removed. |
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| On Eagle's wings... made me think of this verse: But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. -- Isaiah 40:31 |
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| Amazing attention to detail! |
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| Eagle is completely carved out. Incredible. |
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| Staining the carving |
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| Completed! I thought it was about 12' high but looks more like 15' -- it's huge! |
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That is so amazing! To think that he can achieve such intricate detail with a chainsaw!!
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to have been there to watch the whole thing from beginning to end. I bet it was fascinating!
That's just amazing, very talented!
ReplyDeleteWow ! This is incredible.. I have never seen anything like this before...!!
ReplyDeleteThe eagle - He is perfect....Its impossible to believe that the sculpture is carved out of wood....
Thanks for sharing...!!
Are you kidding me? That is unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!! Just gorgeous. Thanks so much for sharing with my newbie party. Have fun!~
ReplyDeleteMagnificent! What a talented artist. I can't believe how blue the lake is!
ReplyDeletehow cool is that ?
ReplyDeletei'm getting sore just to think to lift a chainsaw...
Absolutely beautiful! How creative and talented these guys are to create something so wonderful
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Maggie
Wow...this is so incredibly impressive! What a great gift!! Thanks so much for sharing...absolutely beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIncredible - what an ingenious way to deal with a dead tree's trunk.
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing! We have two trees carved in my area that I know of. One is a gargoil (sp) and the other is a saint. It is just amazing what a person can do with a chain saw!
ReplyDeleteOh my. Men with chainsaws. What wonders they create. It just goes to show how elemental wood sculpture can be. Thanks for capturing this. Happy Easter. Jane
ReplyDeleteWow! What a talented man to create such beauty from a tree stump. Will you be able to see it from your lovely sunroom?
ReplyDeleteCarolyn, It is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeth
woah! that is incredible!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Is that ever amazing and beautiful. That was one huge oak tree but the eagle is also huge. I hope it lasts for a long time. Blessings, Pamela
ReplyDeleteWow! That is so cool! There are a few trees on our property that we'd love to have felled and carved. That's a someday when we have some extra cash project. Love the eagle! So majestic! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm hosting my monthly Before Blogging Throwback Thursdays linkup party and would love for you to share a project you did or made or a thrifty find you're proud of from before blogging. Can't wait to see what you bring.
Amazing. I love it when people see beyond the obvious. Sea Witch
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! That eagle looks so majestic. Thank you so much for sharing this with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop :) Please join us again this Sunday starting 5 pm, PST.
ReplyDeleteWow! I'm impressed.
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