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July 13, 2011

Z is for Zimbabwe

Okay, I am cheating a bit today. Maybe not just a bit.

The challenge at ABC Wednesday is the letter Z, a tough one. So what I offer you is a stone sculpture by a Master Zimbabwean sculptor in the park surrounding Burg Lichtenstein in Maria Enzersdorf not too far from Vienna.

The medieval castle sitting on a crag overlooking the Vienna Woods was originally built in the 12th century. It was destroyed twice by the Ottomans (Turks) in the 16th century and later rebuilt in 1884.

Austria, 2011

What do you think of the sculpture? [Click on it for a closer look.]

Check out the other links... I'm sure others could do better with Z!

25 comments:

  1. fredamansJuly 13, 2011 at 12:35 AM

    It's interesting, but I would surely like a closer look to see details.

    http://fredamans.blogspot.com/2011/07/abc-wednesday-z-is-for-zero.html

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  2. Roger Owen GreenJuly 13, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    I agree w Fredamans.

    And I don't think it's a cheat, FWIW.

    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  3. VioletSkyJuly 13, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    There are a group of Zimbabwean sculptors who belong to Zimsculpt who travel and create their works of art in a garden setting over a period of several weeks. I believe they are in in southern England and Vancouver this summer. When they were at the Royal Botanical gardens here a few years ago it was fascinating to see the works as they were being created and wondering how they would turn out!

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  4. KarenJuly 13, 2011 at 2:10 AM

    It's interesting, I like the different textures in the stone.

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  5. Sylvia KJuly 13, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    I agree with Karen, I like the different textures in the stone! Great capture for the Z Day, Francisca! Enjoy!

    Sylvia

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  6. Kay L. DaviesJuly 13, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Even with the photo enlarged, I could tell there were a lot of details I was missing in the statue. It must have been fascinating to see it in person.
    "Overlooking the Vienna woods" sounds so sweet and peaceful, doesn't it? I'm sure it wasn't, when the castle was being destroyed and re-destroyed in the 16th century, however.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  7. Chubskulit RoseJuly 13, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Just beautiful!

    Zoning the ABC, please come and see.

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  8. WandaJuly 13, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I think this was a good choice. I sure enjoyed the read, and looking at the statue up close.

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  9. Ms. BeckyJuly 13, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    I love it, and I think it's a bit Picasso-like. I enlarged for a good look, and even though it's only a photograph, the sculpture evoked a great deal of emotion. very very nice Francisca. I'm a fan.

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  10. HalcyonJuly 13, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    I rather like the sculpture. It's graceful and has a lot of movement.

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  11. Leslie:July 13, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    It's a very intriguing sculpture and I'd love to see it for myself. One thing I think I see is that the figure is holding a unicorn. But maybe my imagination is working overtime. lol

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  12. jooJuly 13, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    But you did well with Z letter! This sculpture is really interesting and unusual.

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  13. BirdmanJuly 13, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    It looks quite cool but a bit out of place?

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  14. The PoetJuly 13, 2011 at 8:38 PM

    I couldn't come up with a post for "Z".

    The sculpture is fascinating. I could see a couple of faces and perhaps an animal or two.

    Would be interesting to see it up close.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  15. KaoriJuly 13, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    I like this composition! That is probably how I look when I'm trying to think of what to write on blog posts! haha :D

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  16. IsabelJuly 13, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    ehat a beautiful sculpture

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  17. Jenny WoolfJuly 14, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    At first I didn't like it but when I looked closer I thought it was interesting.

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  18. B i r g i t t aJuly 14, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    How smart of you Francisca! I think about Picasso when I see the sculpture :) Great piece of art!

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  19. Paula Scott Molokai Girl StudioJuly 14, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    That sculpture is nothing but genius! I love it.

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  20. jabblogJuly 14, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    My initial reaction is that I don't like it but on closer inspection I can see that it says a lot - sorrow, pondering, shock/dismay, self-restraint - I'd like to see it for myself.

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  21. Crafty Green PoetJuly 16, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    It's a beautiful and intriguing sculpture, I love Zimbabwean sculture in general

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  22. Live2cherishJuly 16, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    The sculpture looks interesting to me at least.

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  23. UnknownJuly 17, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    You almost fooled me! I was thinking 'WOW, Africa!' and then I saw a castle... :-))) Beautiful composition anyway.

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  24. InkieJuly 18, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    There is ONE very easy subject on the Z: familypics!! ;)

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  25. Cheap Flights to BulawayoMay 16, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    Travel, in the younger sort, is a part of education; in the elder, a part of experience.

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