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Canal in the sky !

An image shot in 16.9 so a large view would be appreciated.

An alternative view of the Falkirk rotating boat lift, opened in 2002 and replacing a flight of 11 locks that once stepped the Union Canal down to the level of the Forth & Clyde, more than 100 feet below. That saved manually opening and closing 44 lock gates a short trip that took almost a day can now be done in just a few minutes. Boats are lifted 35 meters to the Union canal shown in this image.

The futuristic wooden building on the right is visitor centre

Wish you a nice Friday and a good weekend.
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68 comments

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

An excellent image, Roger, which looks great when enlarged. All the best, Joe
12 months ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Joe, Son of the Rock:

Thank you for the excellent comments Joe, much appreciated !
12 months ago

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding bridge capture! HFF!

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12 months ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to William Sutherland:

Excellent comments William, thank you !
12 months ago

Mikus said:

Very impressive and an interesting design. A technical gem. Have a nice Friday and many kind regards, Roger. HFF
12 months ago

vero said:

Extraordinaire un trésor technologique, Sublime cette vision futuriste de ce pont spectaculaire Roger belle et douce nuit bisous.
12 months ago ( translate )

Roséha D. said:

Inattendu et magnifique, au bord du ciel !!!! All de best my dear friend***********************
12 months ago ( translate )

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

HFF Roger!
12 months ago ( translate )

Mick Herbert said:

An engineering marvel !
12 months ago ( translate )

Schussentäler said:

Sehr schöne Perspektive auf diese faszinierendes Bauwerk
12 months ago ( translate )

Pam J said:

INCREDIBLE ENGINEERING
12 months ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

I find this so fascinating Roger! I would love to see it for real one day.
A superb perspective and great information.
HFF and a good weekend.
12 months ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Remarquable et excellent partage bien documenté et bien présenté .
HFF et agréable fin de semaine clémente et salutaire.
12 months ago ( translate )

Marije Aguillo said:

Muy interesante. HFF.
12 months ago ( translate )

Léopold said:

Une belle photo " Pont et Clôture "
12 months ago ( translate )