Art in the Countryside, a photo from Lincolnshire, England

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

Yesterday, I revisited my photographs from Lincolnshire and came upon this photograph of a sculpture from a region I don't think has been shown before. In my workshop will be a second view of the sculpture.

The sculpture is to be found on the Spa Trail.

The mid section of the old Horncastle to Woodhall Junction railway line, in Lincolnshire, has been turned into a walking/cycling/riding path known as the Spa Trail. The trail, part of the Viking Way long distance path, passes through a mixture of woodland and open countryside. Along the way there are impressive sculptures made from wood, stone and metal, all reflecting local wildlife and links with the past.

This sculpture has a message engraved upon the side 'Men may come and men may go' this is a line from Alfred Lord Tennyson's poem, 'The Brook'.
I think the inference is that this sculpture represents the brook, and though people may come and go, the brook goes on forever.

Having looked upon the Internet, I think there may be more sculptures now, than when we visited.

Thanks for your interest, Bev :-)
(Just for your interest ... it has stopped raining!)

holmertz, Fis2, jhm, pierrefonds, jean113, dedee, COSTANTINO, jemaflor, PaulVDV, ikeharel, mcmtanyel heeft deze opmerking als nuttig gemarkeerd

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pajaran (115963) 2022-02-07 2:30

Pozdrav.

Lep pogled, interesantan tekst ...
Lepo mesto i skulptura, dobro pokazano sa lepim bojama, kontrastom, perspektivom i uhvcaenim trenutkom sa oblacima koji dolaze i najavljuju promenu vremena.
Dobar rad sa fotografijom u radionici.

Zelim vam lep i uspesdan dan, sve najbolje u novoj nedelji koja je pocela.
Paja

holmertz (102760) 2022-02-07 3:03

Hello Bev,
I found on the net that the Spa Trail is only three miles long, which sounds easily handled for most people – unless they will then have to pick up their car. :-(
I am sure sculptures like this, and whatever is found along the trail, make a much greater impression in this kind of scenery than in an ordinary gallery or museum. Just the surprise at what you may find, and where you will find it, will make the experience so much nicer. This one goes so well with the flat, open scenery, and the slightly cloudy sky was possibly an advantage for the picture.
In Stockholm the sun is shining from a cloudless sky (but rain and snow is forecast for tomorrow).
Best regards,
Gert

Fis2 (170839) 2022-02-07 3:12

Witaj Bev!
Curious photos.
Iteresting place.
Sculpture makes impression.
Good POV,composition and colors.
Well done.
Have a nice new week.
Krzysztof

Silvio1953 (221695) 2022-02-07 3:51

Ciao cara Bev, great view of original artwork, fine details, wonderful colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, ciao Silvio

jhm (211736) 2022-02-07 5:33

Hello Bev,

I understand the title, but don't understand the content "Men may come and men may go" becomes here meant to be sexist or more sporty, maybe must I learn more English. One only knows the language when one understands the content
The silhouette show us exactly a men figure.
Excellent composition and good presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John

abmdsudi (95869) 2022-02-07 6:29

Hi Beverley
Beautifully composed image of this appealing sculpture as it stands tall in a peaceful setting. And yes, it must have been placed like that for a reason. Looks cool and pleasant on the eyes.
PS: The outer shape resembles the Malay traditional dagger or 'kris' which is famous for its distinctive wavy blade.
Best regards

dedee (3097) 2022-02-07 7:04

Hi Bev
The sculpture has been well placed and is illuminated by the sun and stands out well against the brooding sky.
David

jean113 (27893) 2022-02-07 7:34

Hello Beverley, it can't be an easy task deciding where to place these works of art, especially away from people, where they could be vulnerable.
I have not heard of the 'Spa Trail' before. It would suit me, seeing works of art whilst going for a walk.
Two shots that very nicely show this tall piece in the flat landscape.
Looking forward to seeing more from the trail(?)
kind regards, Jean.

GyurMaster (24838) 2022-02-07 12:09

Dear Beverley,

This is certainly a thing a I wouldn't expect in the English country-side. However, art is art and exists for its own purpose.

Best Wishes,
Gy.

lousat (139308) 2022-02-07 12:14

Ciao Bev,great idea the transformation of the railway into a cycle and pedestrian path, and also to decorate it with modern sculptures like these, in fact it looks a bit like a stream, beautiful setting in nature and 2 perfect photos. I'm glad it stopped raining, here instead fog tonight and then a very strong wind that in Milan cut down trees and uncovered the central station. Have a nice evening and thanks,Luciano

COSTANTINO (116560) 2022-02-07 12:39

Hello dear Beverley
and have a nice day for tomorrow
original version
this sculpture is really
impressive drawing our
attention
regards
Costantino

emka (158204) 2022-02-07 14:19

hello Bev, Interesting sculpture in the countryside. One can imagine the flowing river. Is it solitary? I found this poem by Tennyson:
I chatter, chatter, as I flow
To join the brimming river,
For men may come and men may go,
But I go on forever.
best regards

Malgo

pierrefonds (114516) 2022-02-07 14:42

Hi Bev,

The sculpture is well placed in the frame. The point of view is showing the details of the sculpture. The colors and the sharpness are very good. Have a nice day.

Pierre

ifege (48135) 2022-02-07 20:16

Hi Bev
I'm glad that you put the full text into your note as it was hard to read in the photo. Lets hop e that the brook defies climate change and keeps flowing. A good photo of the sculpture seemingly in the middle of a field.
cheers
Ian

jemaflor (147204) 2022-02-07 23:12

Hi Bev,
well photographed this artwork of landart, good verical format for this theme, good colors contrast, tfs.

PaulVDV (62970) 2022-02-08 1:08

Hello Beverley,
I think there's also another word in front of 'men may come...' but I can't read it.
Fortunately, brooks in the UK never dry up.
It is a graceful and elegant work of art.
It also resembles two brooks flowing side by side and yet coming together.
Best regards, Paul

mkamionka (74509) 2022-02-10 11:18

Hi Bev,
Certainly a very creative art installation. I still don't get it but I suppose it adds a recognizable structure helpin in the orientation in this flat area.
Very well seen and captured,
M

jmdias (115230) 2022-02-11 11:26

bev

my imagination can see a nude woman posing proudly in the fields. hahaha.
excellent images showing this modernist artwork. a sculpture alone in a desert place like this has a special visual power.

take care

jorge

BennyV (34748) 2022-02-11 11:36

hello Bev

I love those sculpture-in-nature walks, this is a trail I hadn't heard of. Great picture with wonderful soft colour tones and excellent sharpness.

Benny

ikeharel (113411) 2022-02-11 21:20

Good morning Beverley,
Modern sculpture with interesting engravement depicted and conveys a message, ordering to keep nature for generations to come.
Well placed within the frame.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike

mcmtanyel (68593) 2022-03-19 20:16

Hello Beverly,
Artwork in the middle of nowhere, only in England! Let us hope it does not get forgotten, or if it does, that it ages gracefully.
Regards,
MT