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Half Way Up!

An orange canal boat full of passengers floating in a caisson is lifted 115 feet (ca. 35 m) before docking into the high level section of the Union Canal, For an idea of size see people outside the glass fronted visitor center.
This is the Falkirk Wheel, a unique rotating boat lift which was built as a Millennium project and links the Union Canal with the Forth and Clyde Canal,

Pips show progress through the lift,......... Large view recommended!

A brief history for anyone interested. www.canaljunction.com/attraction/falkirk-wheel.htm
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88 comments

Edna Edenkoben said:

An amazing and truly fascinating series, really well captured!
HFF and have a brilliant weekend, Roger.
4 months ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Edna Edenkoben:

Very nice comments Edna, thank you!
4 months ago

Michelle Chouchou said:

Un travail très professionnel. Bravo ami Roger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
4 months ago ( translate )

Christa1004 said:

An extraordinary type of "lock", and very interesting with the differents PiPs. HFF Roger.
4 months ago

Dimas Sequeira said:

Interesting operation, fascinating solution! HFF, Roger!
4 months ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding shot! HFF!

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4 months ago

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

HFF Roger!
4 months ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

A great series on this remarkably innovative construction, Roger. HFF and have a great weekend.
4 months ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

A well composed shot of the Falkirk Wheel, Roger. Have a great weekend!. All the best, Joe
4 months ago

LotharW said:

HFF, Roger. Die Technik der Schiffshebewerke begeistern mich immmer!
4 months ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

beautifl Roger

HFF and serene Weekend!
4 months ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful and interesting series.
hFF
4 months ago ( translate )

David Slater (Spodde… said:

I have always been fascinated by this boat lift Roger but never yet been to see it. Thanks for the posting showing it halfway up. HFF and happy weekend.
4 months ago

Makrofan said:

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Roger!
4 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

A fabulous series Roger. Will have to come to this place some time. Well done.

HFF, enjoy the weekend.

Thanks for sharing with our UK Landscape Photography Group , Herb
4 months ago