Shop millions of independent artists. Independent. Together.
Yarmouth, ME
$13.00
Title
Fantasy Kelpies
Artist
Elizabeth Dow
Medium
Photograph - Photographs
Description
I haven't had any time to edit photographs recently, until tonight. I had the craving to create something unique, beautiful and something that was full of fantasy and magic. Nothing is more magical than the Kelpies in Falkirk Scotland. I was so lucky to see them in 2018. These horses are massive and exquisite pieces of art on a gargantuan scale. I sent the photo over to Topaz Impressions and had a little fun trying out different filters. The upwards direction of the camera allows for the stars to appear overhead and creates a magic that I hadn't seen before. I must find more time to create artwork that brings me joy, even if it is complete fantasy.
Helix Park in Falkirk Scotland is the home to the mammoth Kelpies. They are horse head sculptures designed by Andy Scott of Glasgow Scotland. I have dreamed about seeing these amazing sculptures in person. It was nothing short of an idyllic day to view these amazing horse head sculptures. They are made of stainless steal, which means that they need very little maintenance. This Kelpie is called, Kelpie Head Down. The other is called Kelpie Head Up. I have taken the following passage from Visit Scotland. Please visit their website for more information. The link is below.
"Standing at 100ft tall and weighing more than 300 tonnes each, the magical Kelpies are a man-made wonder and a feat of engineering. The works of art, created by artist Andy Scott, have become iconic on the landscape after being modelled on real-life icons of times gone by — Clydesdale horses Duke and Baron. The Kelpies represent the lineage of the heavy horse of Scottish industry and economy, pulling the wagons, ploughs, barges and coalships that shaped the geographical layout of Falkirk. The Kelpies’ name reflects the mythological transforming beasts that possess the strength and endurance of 100 horses; a quality that’s analogous with the transformational change of the area’s landscapes, endurance of its inland waterways and the strength of its communities."
https://www.visitscotland.com/…/the-helix-home-of-the-kelpi…
The Kelpies are magical and reflect the Equine Scottish Heritage. I was quite happy to visit these amazing horses and hope to see them again in my lifetime.
Uploaded
November 14th, 2023
Statistics
Viewed 173 Times - Last Visitor from New York, NY on 04/26/2024 at 12:17 AM
Embed
Sales Sheet
Iola, WI - United States
Congratulations on your Best of the Best feature in WF&S! This is so beautifully done! L&F
Greensboro, NC - United States
Congratulations on your Best of the Best of Special Feature in WFS!! F
Iola, WI - United States
Dear Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group Member, You are to be congratulated on your achievement of getting your beautiful piece of artwork chosen to be featured in our “Best of the Best” section of our homepage. This is truly an honor to be selected for this special feature. If your works are featured, it is always an honor, but this honor is above and beyond what one sees most of the time. It is excellently done and presented and deserves a special place on our homepage. Happy sales to you till we meet again.
Cedar City, UT - United States
Congratulations on your Best of the Best homepage special feature in Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery!...L
Bradford, VT - United States
WOW LIz, fabulous creation!!, the sculptures as well as your wonderful rendition, great work F+/L
Please Wait...
Share
Comment, Like, Favorite
0
0
0
0
0
7
2
6