Kelpie — Monday Portrait Oct 04

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13 responses to “Kelpie — Monday Portrait Oct 04”

  1. Cath Moore Avatar

    when I last visited Scotland these had just been erected but not yet open. I would love to return and photograph them. I just think it is a beautiful monument.

    1. Photos by Jez Avatar

      They are fantastic; you can get a tour inside them, but unfortunately that’s closed at the moment

      1. Cath Moore Avatar

        A sign of the times atm!

  2. Aletta - nowathome Avatar

    Stunning photo Jez!

    1. Photos by Jez Avatar

      Thanks, Aletta

  3. eklastic Avatar

    And I’m still sore that I missed the Kelpies on my one and so far only visit to the UK! Thank you for sharing.

    1. Photos by Jez Avatar

      You’re welcome

  4. Andrew Blair Avatar

    Not a Lens in sight. These Kelpie fascinate me.

    1. Photos by Jez Avatar

      They’re fantastic up close

      1. Andrew Blair Avatar

        They mesmerise me, Kelpie ,does the word have an origin or another meaning.

      2. Photos by Jez Avatar

        Hi, Andrew. The Kelpies are said to be shape shifting water spirits. The two at the Helix represent the lineage of the heavy horse that formed the backbone of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges, and coalships

      3. Andrew Blair Avatar

        O I think I get it now – I have heard of Shape Shifters(Water Spirits) but the fact that we have dog’s here called Kelpies keeps throwing me. – OK was the heavy horse like a Cart Horse, Shire Horse or the like?

      4. Photos by Jez Avatar

        They’re called Clydesdales up here, but are of the same type as Cart & Shire Horses.

Great to hear your thoughts!