Behind the ‘Cornwall Slate Line’, a ribbon of path leads to the Yew Walk. Probably the oldest in Ireland, it dates from 1707 and it’s where Edmund Spenser is said to have written the “Faerie Queen”. Over the years it has lost one or two trees, but replacements have been planted; in one of the gaps, “Learning To Be I”, a tall cast iron figure by the renowned sculpture, Anthony Gormley, casts an unseeing eye over 21st century visitors.
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June 29th, 2010 at 6:43 pm
Behind the ‘Cornwall Slate Line’, a ribbon of path leads to the Yew Walk. Probably the oldest in Ireland, it dates from 1707 and it’s where Edmund Spenser is said to have written the “Faerie Queen”. Over the years it has lost one or two trees, but replacements have been planted; in one of the gaps, “Learning To Be I”, a tall cast iron figure by the renowned sculpture, Anthony Gormley, casts an unseeing eye over 21st century visitors.
June 30th, 2010 at 4:58 am
Very strange to see the mannequin, but wow, what a wonderful path. Makes me want to see what lies ahead.
June 30th, 2010 at 5:23 am
I would love to walk that path. And I do agree with Sherri, it’s a bit odd seeing that iron figure among the trees.
June 30th, 2010 at 6:10 am
Il n’inspire pas confiance ce chemin avec ce mannequin un peu étrange. Une belle profondeur cette image.
June 30th, 2010 at 7:36 am
I KNEW it was a Gormley…the minute you said it. Most intriguing, George. I bet he has scared a few tourists in the evening hours?
June 30th, 2010 at 10:36 am
Hello George,
A superb photograph, an image strong, beautiful day with you. Roland
June 30th, 2010 at 12:37 pm
gotta love Gormley, this is a marvelous capture, the figure blends in with the natural, earthy tones perfectly, almost chameleon like
June 30th, 2010 at 7:05 pm
So cool… Love these types of history lesson shots.
July 1st, 2010 at 1:10 pm
great shot, interesting subject.
July 4th, 2010 at 9:10 pm
It has a terrific point. For me it is as a warning on the road.
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