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Leven Walkway, Dumbarton
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Rosalyn Hilborne said:

A rather nice sculpture framing a beautiful view of the Dumbarton Rock.
Well captured Joe. Cheers, Rosa.
21 months ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

This sculpture is just newly installed, Rosa. I wonder how long it will last till the vandals get to it. Thanks for your very kind comment. Cheers, Joe
21 months ago

Percy Schramm said:

Fine perspective and view, nice capture Joe. wish you a sunny thursday.
21 months ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Percy Schramm:

Thanks, Percy, for your very kind comment. I hope you have a great Thursday too. All the best, Joe
21 months ago

Ecobird said:

I love how you used the new sculpture to frame the view Joe.
21 months ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Ecobird:

Thanks, Carol, for your very kind comment. All the best, Joe
21 months ago

Madeleine Defawes said:

Superbe image bien cadrée !
Bon weekend. Amitiés
21 months ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Madeleine Defawes:

Merci pour ce très gentil commentaire, Madeleine. Bon weekend. Amitiés, Joe
21 months ago ( translate )

Amelia said:

I saw this on your Flickr account, Joe, but obviously I cannot comment there. I love the way the
Sculpture frames The Rock. What does the symbol of the elephant mean? I looks rather nice against the white stone.
21 months ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Amelia:

Thanks for your very kind comment, Amelia. The elephant with the castle on its back is the coat-of-arms of Dumbarton, because Dumbarton Rock is said the resemble exactly that... an elephant with a castle on its back. The sculpture being placed at this location allows the viewer to compare the coat-of-arms on the plaque with the Rock resembling an elephant with a castle on its back.

The elephant and castle is also the badge of the local football club.

There was a pub in Dumbarton High Street called the Elephant and Castle, which the locals affectionally referred to as Nellie's. It was demolished in 2017, after standing empty for a few years.

Cheers,

Joe
21 months ago

Amelia said:

Thank you, Joe. I see what you mean about the elephant.
Cheers, Amelia
20 months ago

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Amelia:

You are very welcome, Amelia.
20 months ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful work.
20 months ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thanks for your very kind comment, Jaap. Cheers, Joe
20 months ago