Trafford Park Sculpture by artaddict2

Photography • Surrealism • posted on Jan 04, 2009

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A Closer view of this Metal chain Sculpture. Trafford Park Manchester. Only yards from Old Trafford Football Ground (Manchester United FC) The "Park" built on the south side of the Manchester Ship Canal occupying 3,000 acres was the first planned built Industrial estate in the world and is still the largest in Europe. It was an important supplier of materials during the First and Second World Wars, and produced the Rolls Royce Merlin engines used to power both the Spitfire and the Lancaster. At its peak in 1945 an estimated 75,000 were employed at the park. Over the years many changes took place and in the 60's employment began to decline. However there has been a massive regeneration programme since the 80's and today Trafford park still employs 35,000 people.

Comments (32)

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jeroni

11:48AM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Splendid composition and colors my friend

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beachzz

11:48AM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Great close up of this amazing piece--brings to mind several different songs, which I WON'T sing!!

PD154

11:48AM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Excellent capture Alan, more Viagra eh?...LOL!

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flora-crassella

11:49AM | Sun, 04 January 2009

gigantic sculpture!!! Wonderful perspective! Great photo!!!

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THROBBE

11:51AM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Very cool POV and sculpture!

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kgb224

11:51AM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Excellent capture my friend.

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durleybeachbum

11:58AM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Fab! A favourite!

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helanker

12:06PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

A very original sculpture and also very beautiful. Excellent POV.

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efferre

12:13PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

INTERESTING SCULPTURE AND POV!

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ragouc

12:15PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Very good POV and shot.

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DarkStormCrow

12:18PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Nice shot and POV, well done...

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bmac62

12:20PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Alan, this is a super shot. It appears the clouds parted just for you. The POV is exactly right to show off this massive sculpture inspired no doubt by the industrial park you've described so well in your notes. Popping this into my favs... Bill

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Kaartijer

12:41PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Interesting sculpture, excellent shot!

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dorothylee

12:55PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

This sculpture looks magnificent against the sky. Well captured!

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jocko500

12:59PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

wonderful pov you have here

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DAVER2112

1:23PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Excellent pov!! :)

Charberry

1:35PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Excellent POV, and I love the way the clouds frame it in the background.

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MaraP

2:00PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Outstanding image, excellent POV my friend!!

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fredster66

2:09PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Awesome angle... great photo.

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JeffG7BRJ

2:45PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

You forgot to mention that this was also the Port of Manchester Alan, at one time large ships came up the Manchester Ship Canal to discharge tier cargo at Salford Docks, this sculpture is just where the main dock gates where. It went into decline as a port and most of it as now become designer housing on a large level as well as shopping malls. Excellent capture mate. Bravo!!!!!!

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sylki

3:52PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Superb shot, wonderful POV, really shows off the sheer size of the sculpture!

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Garlor

6:12PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Super story and angle

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auntietk

7:08PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

I love this gravity-defying sculpture, and your pov is excellent! Wonderful image.

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MrsRatbag

7:13PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

Awesome POV, make for a great capture!

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tofi

9:10PM | Sun, 04 January 2009

A most beautiful structure; quite interesting background as well! It stands so strong and sturdy! This must be so cold to the touch :) Excellent POV... this composition is superb!

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