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Sails of the South

The Sails Of The South are located in the central reservation of the M275, the motorway leading to the city of Portsmouth, Hampshire. The sails are 43 metres high and mark the junction with the M27 motorway. The design is meant to symbolise the three directions of the motorway intersection as well as recognising Portsmouth's maritime activities. The sails are normally illuminated at night.

In the foreground are a number of Brent Geese and a few gulls.
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18 comments

Günter Klaus said:

Eine wunderbare Aufnahme hast du am Wasser gemacht an einen feinen Tag lieber Keith,schön ist dieses Leben am Wasser mit den Gänsen und den Möwen und auch toll ist dieser Blick rüber auf diese Segel,das wird ja nachts schön aussehen,wenn sie leuchten :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Abend,liebe Grüße Güni :))
8 weeks ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Günter Klaus:

Thanks Güni........it was a lovely sunny (but cold) day. That's cold by my standards and not yours!! :-)))

Glad you like the looks of the sails and the birds. It does get lit up at night, but I've never taken a photograph of it. Thanks for your kind and generous comments as always,

Enjoy the rest of your evening.......best wishes, Keith.
8 weeks ago

James said:

The first time I have heard of the sails of the south and the first time I've seen them, I have learned something new.
And a cracking shot too!!
8 weeks ago

Keith Burton replied to James:

They've been there quite a few years now but you either have to be not motorway or near Hilsea Lido to see them.

Glad you like the shot James..........I wish I'd had a longer lens though, as the birds were quite a distance away.

Thanks for dropping in and commenting as always. I hope you've had a good start to the week.
8 weeks ago

Stephan Fey said:

You´ll never miss Portsmouth! ;-)
8 weeks ago

Keith Burton replied to Stephan Fey:

Definitely not Stephen!
8 weeks ago ( translate )

Peter Castell said:

If you have the imagination you can think of a majestic vessel proceeding along a ship canal
I hadn't heard of it, but it makes an interesting image
8 weeks ago

Keith Burton replied to Peter Castell:

Yes, they're quite a sight. Initially people were concerned that they would distract motorists, but as far as I know that has not been the case.

Glad you found the photo interesting Peter.........and thanks for stopping by and commenting.
8 weeks ago

Herb Riddle said:

A fine capture here giving the impression from this P.O.V of a real big yacht in full sail. Well seen and shared with us here.

Regards. Herb
8 weeks ago

Keith Burton replied to Herb Riddle:

Thank you so much Herb...........glad you like this one. Many thanks for your kind comments..!!
8 weeks ago

David G Johnson said:

Thanks Keith,..a pleasant photo'.. and all new to me ,.. took a look,. and can see them on Google Earth 'street view' too - Cheers from Dj..

[ Added to the 'Landscape group ] Thanks,.....
8 weeks ago

Keith Burton replied to David G Johnson:

Thanks very much David.......glad you like this one. The sails are quite an impressive sight when you see them..!!

I've never seen them on Google Earth.......I must have a look later!
8 weeks ago

Annemarie said:

a dream image

Wish you a pleasant week ahead.
8 weeks ago ( translate )

Keith Burton replied to Annemarie:

Thank you very much Annemarie........you're very kind.

I hope you have a pleasant week ahead as well :-)
8 weeks ago

Christel Ehretsmann said:

very strange and imposing at the same time;..
8 weeks ago
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