‘The Awakening,’ front yard version by Helen Betts

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11-May-2025

‘The Awakening,’ front yard version

Years ago, I photographed a famous sculpture titled “The Awakening” installed in East Potomac Park in DC https://pbase.com/helenpb/image/91282302 (too old a picture to include below). Then I took a picture of it when it was moved to National Harbor in Maryland (see below picture). Now one of our neighbors has his own version of it in his front yard and tree box. Impossible to photograph well, but I hope you can get an idea of what it looks like — a most unusual garden decoration.

“The Awakening” at National Harbor:

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Julie Oldfield		24-May-2025 01:52
What a cool yard. I bet the inside is quirky and spectacular. V

Dan Opdal		24-May-2025 00:23
What a great idea and great shot! V

larose forest photos		23-May-2025 14:10
What an interesting, even curious, garden sculpture. It is quite well done, especially given the small size of the garden. Interesting neighbourhood you live in. V

pkocinski		23-May-2025 11:45
You have an interesting neighbor...

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		23-May-2025 11:43
Great shot of this interesting sculpture, I realy like the one on the beach. V

Nestor Derkach		23-May-2025 11:18
The resident wanted to make a statement and gave his interpretation of the Awakening in a small space. Looks like mission accomplished very talented resident and it did not get past you. Vote

Tom LeRoy		23-May-2025 08:01
A cool interpretation of the original, your neighbor took a lot of effort here ! V

jtocaciu		23-May-2025 06:48
Unusual sculpture to have in the front yard! Thanks for sharing it and indeed your old picture pays respect for the original sculpture. V.

John Hamers		23-May-2025 06:42
The original sculpture in your image below is very impressive. I think your neighbour thanks the same. V!

Gerard KOEHL		23-May-2025 06:35
Une décoration un peu spécial pour un petit jardin. C'est beau, mais je préfère voir l'oeuvre sur la plage. V

Arnie Peterschmidt		23-May-2025 04:32
Impressive adaptation, makes one pause and think.

Denise J T Lee		23-May-2025 04:32
Haha, I can't comment on this photo. I can't make it out what he has.

Dennis Hoyne		23-May-2025 03:57
Great! I love that kind of yard art.

Marjan Schavemaker		23-May-2025 03:26
Amazing capture, Helen and to have such a creature in your front yard, why not 🙃! V

joseantonio		23-May-2025 02:59
looks so different in this small yard.V.

Liz Bickel		23-May-2025 01:27
Artistic but also kind of creepy. Your various neighbors must be very interesting people.

janescottcumming		22-May-2025 22:24
Looks like he has come onto the sidewalk with it too! I remember when you posted that sculpture thinking it was very cool. A bit strange for a small yard. Maybe it would have worked better if he had scaled it down. V

Carl Carbone		22-May-2025 21:36
Interesting!

hayl		22-May-2025 21:32
That is one jammed garden. The original is amazing on the beach.

Mairéad		22-May-2025 21:09
That's really interesting - you have very artistic neighbours. V

Kevin D Warren		22-May-2025 21:06
How cool that they made their own version - very creative!