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Kelpies - Ride With Me (3 x PiPs)

Kelpies are shape shifting aquatic spirits that often take the form of horses, although they can take human form. They inhabit the rivers and lochs of Scotland and In some tales they lure unsuspecting humans down to the depths to a watery grave.

The Kelpies at Helix Park, Falkirk are fantastic sculptures designed by Andy Scott and were completed in October 2013. They are 30 metres high (100 feet) and were designed to pay homage to Scotland's working horses who used to pull barges along the canals.

These magnificent sculptures dominate the landscape and I understand are beautifully lit at night.

There are also two smaller versions outside of the restaurant and two more at Ardrishaig harbour.

I have added a track called 'Kelpie' by Jethro Tull

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyR7pdLDz_g

a second track is a nod to the shapeshifting kelpie . Here are the Shapeshifters
with Lola's Theme (I'm a Different Person)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIC0aQ56ASE

HBM.

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Ecobird said:

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Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I recognize and have photographed this scene several times, Carol. I love your framing of the scene and your use of the picnic tables to create the ideal foreground interest. I love the details you have captured in the close-ups. I hope you are having an excellent Sunday. All the best, Joe
18 months ago

Ecobird replied to Joe, Son of the Rock:

Thank you very much Joe. It was our second visit and I couldn't wait to see these magnificent sculptures again. You are lucky to have been so many times The Kelpies are amazing, as is the Falkirk Wheel which is always worth another look.

Yes we have had a lovely day thank you. Our wedding anniversary so we were out for lunch and then for a drive. It is still too hot for me though. Strange to say it when you are from the UK but I wish it would rain!!!!

Enjoy your week. Best wishes Carol
18 months ago

Kawasirius said:

Une vue superbe avec ce cadrage au super grand angle qui montre le gigantisme de ces statues ! Joli partage avec cette série au détails spectaculaires ! Je rend hommage aussi au créateur de ces œuvres d'art !
Tous mes vœux pour votre anniversaire de mariage, Carol ! Passez une agréable semaine ! HBM !
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Ecobird replied to Kawasirius:

Thank you very much Henri. That is very kind of you and I appreciate it. We have enjoyed our day.

The statues are truly magnificent and the man who brought them to 'life' is hugely talented. Even if you know how you wanted them to look the reality must still have given him a sense of pride.

Have a lovely week ahead
18 months ago

Nicole Merdrignac said:

Excellentes photos . Bonne soirée. Nicole .
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David G Johnson said:

Brilliant quality photo's and 'pips' angles too Carol.. nicely done and with good interest.. I made a connection here,,. there is a similar (pack) horse sculpture in the 'Trinity centre' Leeds - and I have just learned that they too were the work of Andy Scott,..
Have a good week - and a 'H.B.M' to you - from > Dj.
18 months ago

Fred Fouarge said:

door de pips zie ik nu dat het plaat materiaal is --eerst dacht ik beton
mooi carol heel mooi (Hbm) en mooie week
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Dinesh said:

Beautiful image. Its nice the horses now do little work these days than they use to......

Happy Bench Monday and a great week
17 months ago

Marije Aguillo said:

Magníficas esculturas y muy agradables mesas y bancos para descansar. HBM.
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Mick Herbert said:

Amazing thngs aren't they. Never did get to see Jethro 'live', big regret !
17 months ago

Gudrun said:

The sculptures are amazing, your photos do them justice! The first PiP with the eye is my favourite, brilliant!
17 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

What a stunning and interesting series and note Carol.
hBM
17 months ago