Here I would like to share the lifespan of this arch bridge through a series of key frames taken at each sunrise and sunset over a 6 day period.  I aligned all the images as much as I could, using the peak of the arch as anchor point.  I suppose I should practice a bit more with shooting repeated frames over days while maintaining a constant perspective through all visits.  anyway, they make a neat slideshow..

My main enjoyment from this series is seeing the endurance of the arch through heavy weather.. another gentle reminder that nothing lasts. everything is constantly changing…just GO WITH IT.  I find a particular enchantment in that I built the arch with no mind paid to the coming full moon… then six days later, the arch filled nearly completely with ice and glowed like the full moon, as if counting down. Collapse was also within an hour of full moon peak that afternoon.. :)

I recommend cycling through the series with the left/right arrow keys.. :)

Sunset Day 1
Sunrise Day 2
Sunset Day 2
Sunrise Day 3
Sunset Day 3
Sunrise Day 4
Sunset Day 4
Sunrise Day 5
Sunset Day 5
Sunrise Day 6
Afternoon Day 6
Pre-Collapse Day 6 – Full Moon

 

4 Responses
  1. I’m intrigued by the correlation between the integrity of the project and the cycle of the moon. I would think the ice melting would be the chief agent of “decomposition” in regard to this piece. Have you found the moon to be a factor in other works not influenced by the ice too? It would make sense; obviously the moon has an effect on the earth with regard to the tides, but I guess I’d always thought that was the extent of it! Teachers I know say the kids are rowdier when there is a full moon, and I’ve never been quite sure about what that might be. I suppose with such a delicate balance that you are creating, even the slightest pull would be enough. You have probably addressed this before, but I couldn’t find it being addressed with a quick search through the various “moon” posts. Your work is awesome, and I’m glad to have stumbled upon it via NPR website earlier this year npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2013/01/04/168612594/a-very-very-very-delicate-balance

  2. Cheryl Carlson

    I appreciate the effort you make to share the cycles your artwork lives through. I feel closer to your experience when I can observe that life cycle. Thanks!

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