Bruce Hunting visits the Singing Ringing Tree.

[English Bloke]

In Lancashire there are a number of artistic structures positioned on various high points allowing excellent panoramic views of the surrounding country on clear days. Today was such a day. My mate Doublewood Dave was over for the weekend so, leaving my wife sun-bathing in the back garden, we jumped in the car and went to have a look at the "Singing Ringing Tree" up on Crown Point near Burnley.


The tree was designed by Tonkin Liu and is constructed out of galvanised steel pipes in the shape of a tree bending in the wind. It is constructed in such a way that regardless of wind direction, the passing airs catch in the tubes and create a low pitched tune. The volume of which goes up and down depending on wind strenth.


In 2007 it won the National Award for architectural excellence by the Royal Institute of British Architects.


Dave was impressed.


Under the branches


A birds nest.


Looking down on the East Lancashire town of Burnley. Turf Moor, Burnley's football ground is in the middle of the picture.


Looking east towards Todmorden and Yorkshire.


Closer view of the Cliviger wind turbines on the Yorkshire border

[English Bloke]

t' moors in't backgound...


I was wearing my new Bruce Hunting.


Pleating


Dave was wearing his Stewart Hunting.


A Kilt in the making?


What it's all about.


A hefty clump of X markers.

[BoldHighlander]

That is one weird looking sculpture...I'll bet it sounds cool though on a breezy day.

When I worked security down on the waterfront here in town, sometimes at night I'd hear a strange whistling/humming sound. Turned out to be the wind blowing thru the masts of the sailboats moored nearby.

[denmcdough]

John, as usual, great pics! Thanks for sharing your day!

[GMan]

That IS impressive.

[weepeskythistle]

Whew, I just get recovered from one English Bloke trip and zoom! off we go again!

That pipe sculpture thing is very interesting but a bit too cobra looking. Wish I could hear it though! Cool!

Do you think that future kilt maker will devour that hefty clump of XMarkers? Would be so wonderfully ironic.

Thanks as always EB. Even if I don't get around to saying it often enough (hahaha) you know I love the photos.