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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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86 comments

Edna Edenkoben said:

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

Roger (Grisly) replied to Edna Edenkoben:

Very nice comments Edna, thank you!
2 years ago

Michelle Chouchou said:

Un travail très professionnel. Bravo ami Roger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2 years ago ( translate )

Christa1004 said:

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

Dimas Sequeira said:

Interesting operation, fascinating solution! HFF, Roger!
2 years ago ( translate )

William Sutherland said:

Outstanding shot! HFF!

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2 years ago

Walter 7.8.1956 said:

HFF Roger!
2 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

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

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

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

LotharW said:

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

Annemarie said:

beautifl Roger

HFF and serene Weekend!
2 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful and interesting series.
hFF
2 years 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.
2 years ago

Makrofan said:

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Roger!
2 years 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
2 years ago