Thursday, May 31, 2012

Gutzon Borglum

If you are like me, you couldn't have guessed that Gutzon Borglum is the artist responsible for the 60 foot faces carved out of granite in the Black Hills of South Dakota. To see it in person is incredible. This guy was so good. He made scaled down sculptures of each president's face and then used a measurement system to translate it to the mountain. 90% of the rock was removed with precise drilling and dynamite.




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  1. UnknownMay 31, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    Great pictures! Where to next?

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  2. Adventures by SteveMay 31, 2012 at 7:08 AM

    Perfect temperature and bright sunshine pulling out of our Wal-Mart bivouac in Gillette, WY this morning. Headed for Sheridan, WY where I'll try the jacks down at an RV repair center. Presumably then on to Yellowstone....unless a "ball of twine " calls to us. Good morning!

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I'd love to hear from you..........Steve

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