Falkirk Wheel, Scotland, UK / Crazyisgood / SML.20240806.R8.07987.BW

I went to visit the Falkirk Wheel in Scotland today. It is the only place in the world where I decided to visit after watching a video a recommended video on Facebook — purely because, I believe, the machine (aka the algorithm) has learned my love for crazy yet ingenious solutions to problems.

 

This spinning engineering marvel connects two canals together in a circling motion. The surrounding area is turned into a park that provides educational resources about engineering principles that inspire the lift, while having lots of kids friendly activities for the entire family to enjoy.

 

Opened in 2002, this rotating boat lift connects the Forth & Clyde Canal with the Union Canal in central Scotland. It uses a pair of gondolas to raise boats by 24 meters (79 feet) in a single rotation, replacing a previous system of 11 locks and providing a unique and efficient solution for canal transportation.

 

- Canon EOS R8

- Canon RF 24-105 f/4L IS USM

 

Falkirk Wheel, Scotland, UK / Crazyisgood / SML.20240806.R8.07987

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