Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Shuttlecock

ABC Wednesday has arrived at the letter S.  I am featuring a SHUTTLECOCK at the Nelson Adkins Museum in Kansas City, Missouri.

This is not your average shuttlecock you play with in the backyard with our badminton set.



I went on a field trip with the 6th graders of my granddaughters school.


There are four shuttlecocks on the grounds of the museum in different positions.  They are 17' 11" high and are made from aluminum and fiber reinforced plastic.


William Rockhill Nelson Gallery of Art

These were my five students.




An large view of the front of the grounds I found on the internet.


Linking with ABC WEDNESDAY



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12 comments:

  1. NonnieMay 21, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    I'd be interested to know why shuttlecocks were chosen to be outdoor art. What fun you must have had with your granddaughter and her classmates. I miss being involved like this.

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  2. Roger Owen GreenMay 21, 2014 at 11:17 AM

    I think these are hysterically funny, for some reason.
    ROG, ABCW

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  3. SamuraiFrogMay 21, 2014 at 12:14 PM

    I love this kind of art!

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  4. Black Jack's CarolMay 21, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    I taught high school band so remember School outings fondly. The Students with you look like they are a Super-Fun bunch. The shuttlecocks and the museum look Stupendous too.

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  5. LVMay 21, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Not familiar with the shuttlecocks. Very interesting tho. You fit right in with the young ladies.

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  6. Reader WilMay 21, 2014 at 3:02 PM

    Those shuttlecocks look nice and your students look great! Thanks for sharing.
    Thanks also for your visit! Have a great rest of the week.
    Wil, ABCW Team

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  7. Leslie:May 21, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    This is amazing! I'd love to know the story behind the shuttlecocks! Isn't it fun to be with kids that age?

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  8. Cristina PopMay 22, 2014 at 12:36 AM

    That shuttlecock is so big! It kind of looks funny :)

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  9. TheresaMay 22, 2014 at 4:41 AM

    Even I could hit that one:) I love playing badminton! What a fun time you all had! Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!

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  10. photowannabeMay 22, 2014 at 11:35 AM

    Oh boy, I remember being on our boys field trips and then on our grandkids field trips.
    Lots of fun seeing things through their eyes.
    I too would love to know the story behind the Shuttlecocks.
    Great pieces of sculpture.

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  11. Susan MooreMay 25, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    I like these sculptures - amusing!
    And I like playing badminton - used to play a lot when I was a kid.

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  12. ButtercupMay 28, 2014 at 6:44 PM

    What great pictures. I'd love to be able to see the museum in person. Thanks for sharing. The girls are so cute!

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