The Kelpies
by Micah Offman
Title
The Kelpies
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Micah Offman
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Photograph - Photograph
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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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September 15th, 2023
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Don Columbus
Congratulations, your work is Featured in "Photographic Camera Art" I invite you to place it in the group's "2020-2024 Featured Image Archive" Discussion!
Gary F Richards
Magnificent The Kelpies capture, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted
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