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Albatross!! HFF!! {Pips}

The magnificent statue of the Ancient Mariner stands on the Esplanade at Watchet Harbour.
The seven-foot high effigy of the mariner was designed and created by sculptor Alan B. Herriot, of Penicuik, Scotland, cast by Powderhall Fine Art Foundries in Edinburgh and unveiled by Dr. Katherine Wyndham in 2003. (lovewatchet.co.uk)

In 1797 Samuel Taylor Coleridge was staying in Nether Stowey and went for a walk over the Quantock Hills with friends William and Dorothy Wordsworth. The sight of Watchet Harbour laid out below him inspired him to write his epic poem - The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

A link to the poem which in my schooldays sparked the love of poetry.

www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43997/the-rime-of-the-ancient-mariner-text-of-1834

I have added Fleetwood Mac's 'Albatross' as a link

www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXeKi6ZkbOw

MY APOLOGIES ABOUT THE PiPS - THEY SEEM TO HAVE DISAPPEARED FROM HERE AND FROM MY PHOTOSTREAM.
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Ecobird said:

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Christa1004 said:

Nice tune to combine nature and music together. Can you imagine that this instrumental must be about 50 yo?? Wonderful sculpture and photo. HFF Carol.
3 years ago

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Magnifiques photos statue et lumière. HFF. Bonne soirée. Nicole.
3 years ago ( translate )

Ecobird replied to Nicole Merdrignac:

Thank you very much Nicole. I am fascinated by this statue. I can't visit Watchet without taking another photo.

HFF and have a lovely weekend. Stay safe and well.
3 years ago

Ecobird said:

Oh my goodness - I hadn't realised it was that long ago! 1968, - a lifetime ago yet it feels like yesterday! It has stood the test of time though Christa, - for me it is as good today as it was then. Thank you very much. HFF and have a good weekend. Stay safe and well.
3 years ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the play between light and shadow on this magnificent statue, Carol. All the best, Joe
3 years ago

Ecobird replied to Joe, Son of the Rock:

Thank you very much Joe. I love the poem anyway and that makes it fascinating but I think he is beautifully carfted. The detail always amazes me no matter how many times I see him.

HFF and have a great weekend and stay safe Joe.
3 years ago

Jean said:

It's a wonderful statue and a fitting memorial to the poem and the poet. Captured in beautiful light. A splendid image.
3 years ago

Ecobird replied to Jean:

Thank you very much Jean. I love this statue. The sculptor made a wonderful job of him.
Have a great weekend
3 years ago

Ste said:

Very nice indeed Carol and a series of shots liked by me

Wishing you an HFF and hope you have a good and safe weekend Carol

Steve
3 years ago

Paulo Moreira said:

Wonderful statue, Carol. HFF.
3 years ago ( translate )

Andy Rodker said:

I read it very young and got the sense of the whole, and even though line after line didn't excite there would suddenly be a line or two that would ignite a spark and send a tingle up the spine. I have respected good poetry ever since.
A fine shot, Carol.
3 years ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

I didn't realise the Ancient Mariner connection with Watchet.
HFF & have a great weekend.
3 years ago

Fred Fouarge said:

HFF-Carol
3 years ago