The Kelpies 2
by Micah Offman
Title
The Kelpies 2
Artist
Micah Offman
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
The Kelpies are 30-meter-high (98 ft) horse-head sculptures situated in Grangemouth in The Helix, a parkland project built to connect the communities in the Falkirk Area, Scotland.
The Kelpies (shape-shifting water spirits) were designed by sculptor Andy Scott and were completed in October 2013.
For a short time, they were the tallest equine statues in the world until Pegasus and Dragon were completed the following year.
The name was chosen to reflect the mythological transforming beasts possessing the strength and endurance of ten horses. The Kelpies represent the lineage of the heavy horse of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges, and coal ships that shaped the geographical layout of the Falkirk area.
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October 7th, 2023
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Michaela Perryman
Congratulations, featured in Best of British Group 27th September 2024 You are invited to add this featured image to our permanent page for features September 2024
Johanna Hurmerinta
Your work deserves to be featured in our group "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (May-June 2024)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 5-10-2024)
Gary F Richards
Spectacular The Kelpies 2 composition, lighting, shading, beautiful colors and artwork! F/L voted
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