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Post by Fractal on Sept 3, 2012 7:47:38 GMT
The huge earthworks in the shape of a female form over the last year and a half near where I live from the spoils of a surface mine is to be opened by the Princess Royal today. Open to all from Wednesday. Looks pretty spectacular too. Glad the weather is superb today.   www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-tyne-19458150 |
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Post by Cherry on Sept 3, 2012 7:50:29 GMT
That is excellent Steve, but only to be seen at its best from the air by the look of it.
I thought you were going to show us a big sculpture like The Angel of the North, which I quite like.
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Post by Rosie on Sept 3, 2012 9:07:51 GMT
Thats some size of a woman ;D ;D It does look pretty good though, must have taken a long time to make.
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Post by SueA on Sept 3, 2012 13:34:47 GMT
I saw it on the news, it looks good from the air as Cherry says but just seems like a waste of money paying an artist to produce a few lumps on the ground which a good landscaper would have no doubt done a lot cheaper! ;D
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Post by Fractal on Sept 10, 2012 16:26:10 GMT
I visited Northumberlandia on Sunday morning and took a video from the highest point. The open cast mine will eventually be all landscaped too.
I enjoyed the visit as it really is something to behold and can only get better as it matures. If you listen carefully, you can even hear a little scamp exclaim "there's Mc Donalds!"... the sooner any trees grow up in the way the better!
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Post by Fractal on Sept 10, 2012 16:27:55 GMT
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Post by grindle on Sept 11, 2012 6:52:45 GMT
Looks interesting from above
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Post by Rosie on Sept 11, 2012 8:08:23 GMT
Thats great Steve, ta for posting the video and pictures ;D I find wind turbines mesmerising to watch...  |
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Post by peony on Sept 11, 2012 12:24:31 GMT
Great photos SteveN, an interesting place for a visit.
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Post by SueA on Sept 11, 2012 16:14:06 GMT
The head looks pretty impressive close up too doesn't it, it should look very good as you say when it's settled in & there's more landscaping around it.
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