The sculpture, Spirit of Nebraska’s Wilderness, consists of 67 bronze and stainless steel works by Kent Ullberg, of Corpus Christi, Texas. The sculpture occupies four corners of the 16th and Dodge intersection as well as works on 15th Street. This wildlife monument includes 3 bulls standing at 8′ and weighing nearly 1,400 pounds, several yearling bulls, and 2 cows with their calves, as well as a large water feature with 8′ Canada Geese in bronze taking flight. As the geese fly across the street they are attached to 18′ bronze trees, a traffic signal, the corner of a building, a light post, 2 other poles, and culminate with several stainless steel geese suspended within the glass atrium of the Bank’s headquarters. Each of these works has been strategically placed to engage visitors, particularly children, as they pass. This image was taken while taking the G12 for a walk around the sculpture.
8 Comments
pj
Fascinating sculpture Monte, and a well seen photograph.
I really like these last two B/W that you posted. Hope to see more.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Paul.
David Leland Hyde
Great photograph. I like how you show the detail of the sculpture.
Monte Stevens
I’ve walked by this many times, always looking for a perspective that will work for. The truth is, there are more than one. 🙂 Thanks, David!
Earl
Monte, this sounds like a lot of bull to me — sorry, couldn’t resist. 😉
I love how you composed this shot, it gives it a lot of energy, and the b&w treatment was perfect. Wonderful work!
Monte Stevens
LOL I did try several images of the bulls but they have not worked for me or not triggered something within me. This composition worked for me because I’ve eliminated any sky and found a background that was not over powering. I used Topaz Adjust to pull out the details and grain.
Anita Jesse
What a treat it must be to view this entire piece. You have captured just enough to set my imagination to work. This is one very good reason to visit Omaha. The black and white seems just right for this.
Monte Stevens
I used Topaz Adjust to get the effect I wanted. We need to stretch our craft in different directions sometimes.