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Scallop

Scallop

On Aldeburgh's beach, a short distance north of the town centre, stands a sculpture called Scallop, dedicated to Benjamin Britten, who used to walk along t...
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On Aldeburgh's beach, a short distance north of the town centre, stands a sculpture called Scallop, dedicated to Benjamin Britten, who used to walk along the beach in the afternoons. Created from stainless steel by Suffolk-based artist Maggi Hambling, it stands 15 feet (4.6 metres) high, and was unveiled in November 2003. The piece is made up of two interlocking scallop shells, each broken, the upright shell being pierced with the words: "I hear those voices that will not be drowned",
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Canon EOS 70D

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Aperture f/9 ISO 125 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 46/1

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Oct, 2018

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People's Choice in Art installations Photo Challenge

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Very interesting, Steve! Thank you for your kind explanation. I like the sculture very much too.

Thank you😀💼

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