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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

Nouchetdu38, Kawasirius, sunlight, Doug Shepherd and 47 other people have particularly liked this photo

92 comments - The latest ones

Edna Edenkoben ^club

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

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Edna Edenkoben ^club

Very nice comments Edna, thank you!

2 weeks ago.

Michelle Chouchou ^club

Un travail très professionnel. Bravo ami Roger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Michelle Chouchou ^club

Very generous comments Michelle, thank you!

2 weeks ago.

Max Biobauer ^club

Als Schiffshebewerk zeigt es schon eine besondere Architektur. HFF

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Max Biobauer ^club

Many thanks Max, it is unique!

2 weeks ago.

Christa1004 ^club

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

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Christa1004 ^club

Thank you, Christa

2 weeks ago.

Dimas Sequeira ^club

Interesting operation, fascinating solution! HFF, Roger!

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Dimas Sequeira ^club

Nice comment Dimas, thank you!

2 weeks ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Outstanding shot! HFF!

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2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you William

2 weeks ago.

Walter 7.8.1956 ^club

HFF Roger!

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Walter 7.8.1956 ^club

Thank you, Walter

2 weeks ago.

tiabunna ^club

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

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to tiabunna ^club

Thank you George!

2 weeks ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

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

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Very much appreciated Joe, thank you!

2 weeks ago.

LotharW ^club

HFF, Roger. Die Technik der Schiffshebewerke begeistern mich immmer!

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to LotharW ^club

Thank you |Lothar. And me also.

2 weeks ago.

Annemarie ^club

beautifl Roger

HFF and serene Weekend!

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Tfhank you Annemarie

2 weeks ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful and interesting series.
hFF

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you Jaap

2 weeks ago.

David Slater (Spodde… ^club

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 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to David Slater (Spodde… ^club

Thank you, David, It is an impressive and fascinating engineering masterpiece.

2 weeks ago.

Makrofan ^club

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Roger!

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Makrofan ^club

Much appreciated, thank you!

2 weeks ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

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 weeks ago. Edited 2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Many thanks Herb we have been a number of times and I still find it fascinating.

2 weeks ago.

Léopold ^club

Très impressionnant et décrit avec détails.

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Léopold ^club

Thank you, Leopold.

2 weeks ago.

Stephan Fey ^club

Very impressive captures, Roger. HFF and a happy weekend!

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Stephan Fey ^club

Very kind Stephan, thank you!

2 weeks ago.

Pam J ^club

SMAZING ENGINEERING

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you, Pam, brilliant engineering!

2 weeks ago.

Xata ^club

An amazing construction indeed, HFF Roger

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Xata ^club

It is I agree Isabel, Many thanks.

2 weeks ago.

Schussentäler ^club

HFF und ein erholsames Pfingstwochenende

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Schussentäler ^club

Very generous thank you!

2 weeks ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

Das isnd ja tolle Ansichten von dieser Konstruktion lieber Roger,toll hast deine Pips eingefügt mit verschiedenen Perspektiven :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Tag,liebe Grüße Güni :))

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Günter Klaus ^club

Thank you Guni, An impressive construction!

2 weeks ago.

Ulrich John ^club

HFF, Roger ! Have a very nice weekend !

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

Many thanks Ulrich

2 weeks ago.

Don Sutherland ^club

Superb perspective.

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Don Sutherland ^club

Thank you, Don.

2 weeks ago.

©UdoSm ^club

A huge technical structure...

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to ©UdoSm ^club

Thank you, Udo,

2 weeks ago.

gezginruh ^club

A very interesting series,Roger!
HFF and have a nice weekend!

Best wishes
Füsun

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to gezginruh ^club

Very kind Fusun, thank you!

2 weeks ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

een ongelooflijk bouwwerk,daar heb je al eens iets van laten zien hé HFF maar het blijft schitterend (Roger grisly)

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Thank you Fred, agreed I have different parts in the past!

2 weeks ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

This place fascinates me!
HFF Roger. Enjoy the weekend.

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

Thank you, Pete, And me I have been a time or two before, but it still fascinates me!

2 weeks ago.

Pearl ^club

Impressionnante technique !

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Pearl ^club

It is Pearl, thank you!

2 weeks ago.

Dinesh ^club

HFF have a great day

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Dinesh ^club

Many thanks Dinesh!

2 weeks ago.

MaggsMep ^club

Is that in the same way as the glass being half full Roger?

Great series, HFF

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to MaggsMep ^club

Thank you, Maggs, the halfway down caisson i on the other side, so I guess this must be the half full side ;-))

2 weeks ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Un ouvrage gigantesque très bien photographié !*********
HFF Roger.

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Nice comment Jocelyne, thank you!

2 weeks ago.

Keith Burton ^club

As these photos clearly show..............this is a wonderful piece of engineering. I'd love to see it in real life!

A fantastic little series Roger.............beautifully captured, with an interesting description and link to go with them. Nicely done sir..!!

2 weeks ago. Edited 2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Keith Burton ^club

Thank you, Keith, we have been a few times, but it never fails to impress,

2 weeks ago.

Mikus ^club

Eine tolle Perspektive und ein sehr interessantes technisches Bauwerk. Sehr schön in dieser Art gezeigt. HFF und ein angenehmes Wochenende, Roger.

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Mikus ^club

Lovely comments Michael, thank you!

2 weeks ago.

Gabi Lombardo ^club

an amzing bridge and a stunning view in the lifted caisson!!

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Gabi Lombardo ^club

Superb comments that are very much appreciated Gabi, thank you!

2 weeks ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

Wow! Truly amazing! Very well photographed, Roger. And, a fascinating history.
HFF and have an excellent weekend, Roger.

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Roger Bennion ^club

Very generous comments Roger, thank you!

2 weeks ago.

TOZ ^club

Great Image Roger.
HFF best TOZ

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to TOZ ^club

Nice one TOZ, thank you!

2 weeks ago.

trester88 ^club

Interessantes Schiffshebewerk.
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Roger!

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to trester88 ^club

Thank you, Wilhelm.

2 weeks ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

beautiful view and lots of fences.
HFF and have a great weekend!

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Boarischa Krautmo ^club

Very kind. Thank you!

2 weeks ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

Interesting scenes and a view full of technical details - extraordinary construction. HFF, wish you a fine weekend, Roger !

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Percy Schramm ^club

Pleased you found it interesting, Percy, thank you!

2 weeks ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Bien renseignée et admirablement partagée.
HFF et agréable fin de semaine paisible et reposante.

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Very kind Malik, thank you.

2 weeks ago.

Franck Chabal ^club

HFF tardif, Roger!

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you Frank

2 weeks ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Roger
A wonderful and interesting picture, which I like very much!
Very nice composition. I am sure I have one similar from my trip there....
A great use of Archimedes Principle....!!!!
Great colours too
Best Wishes, (very late) HFF, a nice week ahead, and stay safe!!
Peter

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Interesting comments Peter, thank you.

2 weeks ago.

Diana Australis ^club

Made a special trip there just to see this and go up/down on it. It is extraordinary, an amazing piece of engineering. Fab photo Rog. Happy Sunday!

2 weeks ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Diana Australis ^club

Wonderful comments D, thank you,
This with the Kelpies makes a good and interesting day.

2 weeks ago.

Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Superbe photo.

12 days ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Thank you Nicole

10 days ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

A superb collection of this magnificent machine Roger, the perspective is perfect.

11 days ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Thank you, Doug, you need to be on top to appreciate the boat lift!

10 days ago.

sunlight ^club

Ein schönes Foto mit einer schönen Brücke Roger!

10 days ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Really appreciated Ingrid, thank you!

10 days ago.

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