‘Tall’ is a relative, isn’t it? Seen from the cliff tops in Saltburn, this offshore wind farm looks small and inoffensive. Quite pretty, in fact, as the sunlight catches the blades. Let’s have a walk along the sea front at Redcar, to take a closer look.
I used to hate being tall and gawky when I was at school. Nor did I ever achieve tall and elegant in later life. But I’ve always been tall.
So I do have a certain sympathy with Redcar’s Vertical Pier. It’s far from elegant, but it’s tall and…. interesting, would you say?
If you were wondering what I did with the rest of my Monday, after my walk Through the Valley at Saltburn, the answer’s here. I’ve long intended to climb the Vertical Pier at Redcar. It only required a short detour, and you know how I like a view.
I’m hoping that Paula will enjoy it too. She likes a little something different for her Thursday’s Special. This week’s subject is Tall.
restlessjo 
I don’t mind wind farms when they are out at sea (and yours look particularly good surrounded by all that blue) but I have gone right off them when they are on land – there are just too many of them spoiling what used to be beautiful views.
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It’s very close to shore in Redcar, Elaine. Impossible to ignore! You do grow accustomed and I think they have a certain elegance, but just how effective they are I’ve no idea.
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tall indeed, Jo! and quite interesting. great shots as always 🙂
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Thanks, darlin! 🙂
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Che meraviglia, Jo !
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Mille grazie, Anna! Un bacio 🙂
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The wind farm has a great deal of charm when viewed from a distance. Unlike you I am small and have always longed to be a little taller. 😉
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Yes, that’s always the way. 🙂 I have twin friends who are tiny and can never find clothes unless it’s in the children’s department!
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Tall and interesting indeed….
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There’s a view from the top that’s not at all endearing, towards heavy industry on the horizon. Photography is all smoke and mirrors, isn’t it? 🙂
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Yes, I so agree! It’s all about the perspective and story you want to tell an audience. Very similar to writing. 🙂
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Well I never knew that you’re tall, from your photo I thought you’re tiny! I’m 5’6” and was considered tall growing up, but I think I’m going to start growing down soon 🙂 I like wind turbines, elegant things when well placed and your vertical pier is cool, the seaside sculpture is magnificent though and photo is perfectly composed, top marks girly 🙂
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5′ 8″ but scrawny with it, Gilly. James is 6′ 5″ so I’m feeling a lot smaller these days 🙂 Thanks, hon. Happy Sunday!
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Thanks for a fun post and cool photos.
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Glad you enjoyed it, Ruth. 🙂
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Never heard of a vertical peir before Jo but this is very interesting in design and colour and what a view when you got up there.
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There’s the rub, Pauline! The view I didn’t show is of ICI Wilton and the surrounding industrial chimneys. You can pretend it’s not there if you look in the other direction. It’s a very strange ‘pier’ to have spent so much money on when Redcar is an area of high unemployment. Sorry- sad facts 😦
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Life is not always perfect, but you make the best of it by showing us the good view
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la modernità ci spinge sempre più in alto…speriamo non a bucare il cielo!
le immagini sono grandiose
buon sabato Giovanna 🙂
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Buon sabato, cara, e mille grazie 🙂 🙂
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What is not to love about pink? I think it is quite a cool structure.
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Not sure that the steel workers of Redcar are ‘pink’ people, Lisa. 🙂 Especially since the closure of the steel works and instant unemployment. 😦 It cost enough to feed most of them for life! But I like it 🙂 🙂
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Great pictures! thanks for sharing!
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Lovely to have your company. 🙂 Thank you!
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