Sails of the South

The Sails Of The South are located in the central reservation of the M275, the motorway leading to the city of Portsmouth, Hampshire. The sails are 43 metres high and mark the junction with the M27 motorway. The design is meant to symbolise the three directions of the motorway intersection as well as recognising Portsmouth's maritime activities. The sails are normally illuminated at night.

In the foreground are a number of Brent Geese and a few gulls.

trester88, Colin Ashcroft, Frans Schols, Fred Fouarge and 12 other people have particularly liked this photo

18 comments - The latest ones

Günter Klaus ^club

Eine wunderbare Aufnahme hast du am Wasser gemacht an einen feinen Tag lieber Keith,schön ist dieses Leben am Wasser mit den Gänsen und den Möwen und auch toll ist dieser Blick rüber auf diese Segel,das wird ja nachts schön aussehen,wenn sie leuchten :))

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

5 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Günter Klaus ^club

Thanks Güni........it was a lovely sunny (but cold) day. That's cold by my standards and not yours!! :-)))

Glad you like the looks of the sails and the birds. It does get lit up at night, but I've never taken a photograph of it. Thanks for your kind and generous comments as always,

Enjoy the rest of your evening.......best wishes, Keith.

5 months ago.

James ^club

The first time I have heard of the sails of the south and the first time I've seen them, I have learned something new.
And a cracking shot too!!

5 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to James ^club

They've been there quite a few years now but you either have to be not motorway or near Hilsea Lido to see them.

Glad you like the shot James..........I wish I'd had a longer lens though, as the birds were quite a distance away.

Thanks for dropping in and commenting as always. I hope you've had a good start to the week.

5 months ago.

Stephan Fey ^club

You´ll never miss Portsmouth! ;-)

5 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Stephan Fey ^club

Definitely not Stephen!

5 months ago.

Peter Castell ^club

If you have the imagination you can think of a majestic vessel proceeding along a ship canal
I hadn't heard of it, but it makes an interesting image

5 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Peter Castell ^club

Yes, they're quite a sight. Initially people were concerned that they would distract motorists, but as far as I know that has not been the case.

Glad you found the photo interesting Peter.........and thanks for stopping by and commenting.

5 months ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

A fine capture here giving the impression from this P.O.V of a real big yacht in full sail. Well seen and shared with us here.

Regards. Herb

5 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Thank you so much Herb...........glad you like this one. Many thanks for your kind comments..!!

5 months ago.

David G Johnson ^club

Thanks Keith,..a pleasant photo'.. and all new to me ,.. took a look,. and can see them on Google Earth 'street view' too - Cheers from Dj..

[ Added to the 'Landscape group ] Thanks,.....

5 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to David G Johnson ^club

Thanks very much David.......glad you like this one. The sails are quite an impressive sight when you see them..!!

I've never seen them on Google Earth.......I must have a look later!

5 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

a dream image

Wish you a pleasant week ahead.

5 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you very much Annemarie........you're very kind.

I hope you have a pleasant week ahead as well :-)

5 months ago.

Christel Ehretsmann ^club

very strange and imposing at the same time;..

5 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to Christel Ehretsmann ^club

Thank you so much Christel..!!

5 months ago.

trester88 ^club

Im ersten Moment dachte ich an ein Segelschiff hinter einer Mole.
Ein interessanter Fund.

5 months ago.

Keith Burton ^club has replied to trester88 ^club

Glad you found this one interesting Wilhelm.......thanks for your kind comments.

5 months ago.

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