Antler Arch In Jackson Hole
by Teresa Zieba
Title
Antler Arch In Jackson Hole
Artist
Teresa Zieba
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
The antler arches that decorate the four corners of Jackson Hole�s town square have come to symbolize the town.
The first arch was built in 1953, followed by the remaining three over ten years later. Since their construction, the arches have been a beloved monument of Jackson to tourist and locals alike. The arches, comprised of elk antlers, are a beautiful representation of the old west, wildlife, and natural beauty.
The arches are an artistic wonder, as each arch is made of around 2,000 antlers, which weigh in at 10,000 to 12,000 pounds. Many visitors wrongly assume that the antlers are a product of hunting. No elk were harmed in the making of the arches. Elk naturally shed their antlers each year and they are collected from the ground. The antlers are then weaved around a steel frame one at a time.
Between natural corrosion and human impact it�s estimated that the arches will need to be rebuilt every thirty years to maintain their integrity.
Photographed in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
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June 20th, 2016
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Comments (45)
Tatiana Travelways
Congratulations - Your beautiful picture has been featured in the "Travel Art" group! For further promotion, you can post it to the specific Travel Destinations galleries, our Facebook group and our Pinterest board - all the links are provided on our group's homepage: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-travel-art.html * You are invited to post it to our group's blog: travelartpix.com for worldwide exposure!
Teresa Zieba
I'm delighted to have this image featured in All Southwest Art And Artists" group. Thank you Bob and Nadine.
Teresa Zieba
Karen, thank you very much for the feature in "Lady Photographers and Artists" group. I'm truly honored.
Teresa Zieba
John, thank you so much for featuring this image in "Images That Excite You" group. Greatly appreciated.
Teresa Zieba
Mariola. thank you for featuring this image in "Polish Photographers Platform" group. Truly honored.
Elizabeth McTaggart
OMGosh! That's truly amazing!! Wonderfully composed ~~ SO GLAD I read your description! Being a city girl, I thought "hunting" ~ so glad I was wrong!!