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The Angel of the North

We are on our way to Gateshead and Newcastle when we spot this wonderful sculpture. How could I ignore it.
The Angel of the North is a contemporary sculpture by Antony Gormley, located in Gateshead. Completed in 1998, it is seen by an estimated 33 million people every year due to its proximity to the A1 and A167 roads and the East Coast Main Line Railway. It is one of the most famous artworks in the region at 54 metre (175 foot) high and believed to be the largest angel sculpture in the world. pip

Enjoy the day.

ps the design and building process: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Wyl3QWzPck
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22 comments

Colin Ashcroft said:

Thanks Herb, a good start to the day
5 weeks ago

Herb Riddle replied to Colin Ashcroft:

Not something I see every day but I have seen it a couple of times from the A1 on my travels to and from the North East. Mighty impressive close to. Glad you liked it.

Cheers. Herb
5 weeks ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

What an amazing work; well captured Herb.
5 weeks ago

LotharW said:

Fantastisch. Davon habe ich noch nie gehört.
5 weeks ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to LotharW:

Yes it really is fantastic. I am not surprised that you have not heard of it. It is a very British thing.

Vest Wishes, Herb
5 weeks ago

Jean-Paul said:

It’s brilliant that this woman’s in the photo – it really gives you an idea of the extraordinary scale of this spectacular work of art.
Great post, Herb!
5 weeks ago

Herb Riddle replied to Jean-Paul:

It's often good with a structure to show a figure to give scale. I am very happy that you liked this one.

Best Wishes. Herb
5 weeks ago

Annemarie said:

a beautiful find
beautiful

Have a nice day!
5 weeks ago ( translate )

Stephan Fey said:

What a gigantic sculpture! I hope it fits in with the surroundings. Greatc capture, Herb!
5 weeks ago

Herb Riddle replied to Stephan Fey:

In actual fact it does Stephan. Because of the colour it looks to be wood but is not. It is on a hill and can be seen from miles away but it still looks quite good. My pleasure to share.

Cheers. Herb
5 weeks ago

Günter Klaus said:

Wow,das ist aber echt eine tolle Skulptur und dann auch noch diese Höhe,klasse Bilder zeigst du von diesen Engel lieber Herbert :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,liebe Grüße Güni :))
5 weeks ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Günter Klaus:

Thanks for this Güni. There is only one angel here! My other is simple a side view. Very happy that you like it.

Best Wishes. Herb
5 weeks ago

Patrick Brandy said:

Incroyable cette sculpture une belle œuvre merci pour l'info bonne journée.
5 weeks ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to Patrick Brandy:

My pleasure to bring you its picture and info Patrick. Glad you like it.

Best Wishes. Herb
5 weeks ago

Keith Burton said:

A very impressive shot of this iconic landmark Herb. It looks magnificent against the sky. I love the rusty colour of the metal work and the detail you've captured is excellent, especially when viewed large.

Great to see a person in the shot for scale..!!

A lovely PiP too.
5 weeks ago
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