Half Way Up!

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

Smiley Derleth, Nouchetdu38, Kawasirius, sunlight and 48 other people have particularly liked this photo

88 comments - The latest ones

Edna Edenkoben ^club

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

10 months ago.

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

Very nice comments Edna, thank you!

10 months ago.

Michelle Chouchou

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

10 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Michelle Chouchou

Very generous comments Michelle, thank you!

9 months ago.

Christa1004 ^club

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

10 months ago.

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

Thank you, Christa

9 months ago.

Dimas Sequeira ^club

Interesting operation, fascinating solution! HFF, Roger!

10 months ago.

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

Nice comment Dimas, thank you!

9 months ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Outstanding shot! HFF!

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10 months ago.

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

Thank you William

9 months ago.

Walter 7.8.1956 ^club

HFF Roger!

10 months ago.

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

Thank you, Walter

9 months ago.

tiabunna ^club

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

10 months ago.

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

Thank you George!

9 months ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

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

10 months ago.

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

Very much appreciated Joe, thank you!

9 months ago.

LotharW ^club

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

10 months ago.

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

Thank you |Lothar. And me also.

9 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

beautifl Roger

HFF and serene Weekend!

10 months ago.

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

Tfhank you Annemarie

9 months ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Beautiful and interesting series.
hFF

10 months ago.

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

Thank you Jaap

9 months 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.

10 months ago.

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

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

9 months ago.

Makrofan ^club

HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Roger!

10 months ago.

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

Much appreciated, thank you!

9 months 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

10 months ago. Edited 10 months 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.

9 months ago.

Léopold ^club

Très impressionnant et décrit avec détails.

10 months ago.

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

Thank you, Leopold.

9 months ago.

Stephan Fey ^club

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

10 months ago.

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

Very kind Stephan, thank you!

9 months ago.

Pam J ^club

SMAZING ENGINEERING

10 months ago.

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

Thank you, Pam, brilliant engineering!

9 months ago.

Xata ^club

An amazing construction indeed, HFF Roger

10 months ago.

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

It is I agree Isabel, Many thanks.

9 months ago.

Schussentäler ^club

HFF und ein erholsames Pfingstwochenende

10 months ago.

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

Very generous thank you!

9 months 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 :))

10 months ago.

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

Thank you Guni, An impressive construction!

9 months ago.

Ulrich John ^club

HFF, Roger ! Have a very nice weekend !

10 months ago.

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

Many thanks Ulrich

9 months ago.

Don Sutherland ^club

Superb perspective.

9 months ago.

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

Thank you, Don.

9 months ago.

©UdoSm ^club

A huge technical structure...

9 months ago.

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

Thank you, Udo,

9 months ago.

gezginruh ^club

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

Best wishes
Füsun

9 months ago.

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

Very kind Fusun, thank you!

9 months ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

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

9 months ago.

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

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

9 months ago.

Loose_Grip/Pete ^club

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

9 months 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!

9 months ago.

Pearl ^club

Impressionnante technique !

9 months ago.

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

It is Pearl, thank you!

9 months ago.

Dinesh ^club

HFF have a great day

9 months ago.

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

Many thanks Dinesh!

9 months ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

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

9 months ago.

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

Nice comment Jocelyne, thank you!

9 months 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..!!

9 months ago. Edited 9 months 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,

9 months ago.

Mikus ^club

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

9 months ago.

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

Lovely comments Michael, thank you!

9 months ago.

Gabi Lombardo ^club

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

9 months ago.

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

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

9 months ago.

Roger Bennion ^club

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

9 months ago.

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

Very generous comments Roger, thank you!

9 months ago.

TOZ ^club

Great Image Roger.
HFF best TOZ

9 months ago.

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

Nice one TOZ, thank you!

9 months ago.

trester88 ^club

Interessantes Schiffshebewerk.
HFF und ein schönes Wochenende, Roger!

9 months ago.

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

Thank you, Wilhelm.

9 months ago.

Boarischa Krautmo ^club

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

9 months ago.

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

Very kind. Thank you!

9 months ago.

Percy Schramm ^club

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

9 months ago.

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

Pleased you found it interesting, Percy, thank you!

9 months ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

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

9 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Very kind Malik, thank you.

9 months ago.

Franck Chabal ^club

HFF tardif, Roger!

9 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Thank you Frank

9 months 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

9 months ago.

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

Interesting comments Peter, thank you.

9 months 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!

9 months 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.

9 months ago.

Nicole Merdrignac ^club

Superbe photo.

9 months ago.

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

Thank you Nicole

9 months ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

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

9 months ago.

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

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

9 months ago.

sunlight ^club

Ein schönes Foto mit einer schönen Brücke Roger!

9 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Really appreciated Ingrid, thank you!

9 months ago.

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