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[adrian jordin]

image3112009 by jordin57, on Flickr

Just checking your still awake...

This is a detail from the "Exploration" Obelisk in Bristol by Phillpa Threlfall.

This four sided obelisk is surmounted with a steel armillary sphere
made by master blacksmith James Blunt – the whole sculpture standing about 18 feet high.

It was intended to celebrate the mariners who departed from Redcliffe Quay, Bristol
in the 15th and 16th centuries to explore the New World. It was believed at that time
that the Unknown deep was occupied by strange and frightening monsters.

The creatures depicted, often half fish, half beast, were based on those which appear in a
15th/16th Century book found in the Chain Library of Wells cathedral.
(details from the sculptors website)


image3112010 by jordin57, on Flickr


image3112003 by jordin57, on Flickr


A general view..


image3112015 by jordin57, on Flickr

There are more photos on my Flickr site...
"Exploration" Obelisk, Bristol - a set on Flickr

 

[Allan Batchelor]

1 will probably be what im like around 2am and a few jbombs later as im away to the pub in half hour till bed time lol

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Wow - nicely spotted - great detail shots

Loving that last wide view as well - what a fantastic looking sculpture, and nice lighting

 

[Brian Moore]

The wide view ties it all together for me Adrian, but I especially like the close up pictures. Details and color are very nice indeed.

 

[Pete Askew]

These are wonderful Adrian. Beautifully executedvdetail shots that make me want to go and see the obelisk for myself.

 

[Chris Armstrong]

The detail shots are quite good...you've captured the 'feel' and texture of the artwork quite well.