‘’ In our image”

I love this sculpture and have tried many times to take a photo of it as I pass by. This time I managed, not the best image but it does give you an idea of the size which is 16 metres or 53ft high. It stands on a rounderbout at the Newton Aycliffe Industrial Estate, so only a chance of a quick snap as you pass it by. It was built by sculptor Joseph Hillier to celebrate the North East’s industrial heritage and erected in 2009. It includes five laser cut figures which appear to be working and climbing on the grid of welded steel.
Best on black

Thank you for all your comments and favs all are very welcome and appreciated.

[Kitty Hawke]

Might have been a 'quick-pic' but it does show just how big this art work is. Well done.

[Maggiemae]

I would imagine the figures are life size..... to see the giant sculpture so well!

[FBailey]

Oh wow - this really does stand out

[Beryl Lloyd]

What a stunning sculpture -- I had never heard or seen this before . ! The size is emphasised by the figures climbing and working on the grid-work ! -- lovely shot to share with us ! fav

[Denise Wood]

Certainly shows the scale :)

[Kathy]

This sculpture would require many looks. You did well with capturing it and giving us an idea of its size.

[carol white]

A super image. Fav!! 😀

[Pyrrhula]

A few day`s ago I saw a documantairy on TV of this artist and his works.
Great shot of the building of the statue.

[Jessika Panteleios]

Nice capture of this cool sculpture.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent capture and such an interesting looking sculpture.

[Milanie]

Wow - yes that's big! nice shot in b&w

[eDorre]

How cool! I like your capture!

[Issi Bannerman]

I thought for a moment people were climbing on it! Cool capture and very interesting sculpture.

[Diana]

Great shot of this enormous sculpture.

[Dione Giorgio]

Cool sculpture. The workers looks very real.

[Casablanca]

That's huge! I have never heard of this before, will have to look for it next time I am in the area.

[Lynda McG]

Wow, large sculpture! Great drive by shot

[Netkonnexion]

Cool capture. Love the climbing figures. They really make the scene.

[Gayle]

Wow! Wonderful capture of this amazing sculpture! I had never heard of this before so I googled it and found some very interesting information and photos of the fabrication process behind this 'In Our Image' sculpture. Thank you so much for this incredible learning experience, Margaret! :-)

[Margaret Brown]

@gaylewood
So glad you enjoyed it, I’ve lost count of the times I have tried to catch it but this time I was determined!!

[Delwyn Barnett]

Amazing sculpture. I'm glad you managed to get this lovely photo of it.

[Carol Schöttl]

Incredible to see. Captured really well esp. for a drive-by!