This outcrop of rock is the “cow” element of the “Cow and Calf” on moorland above Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England.
This site is one of most famous natural landmarks in Yorkshire and has continued to attract visitors for nearly 200 years. As the spa town of Ilkley grew in the valley and tourism increased during the Victorian age, the “Cow and Calf” became one of the regions must see sites. Even today in good weather, the landmark and surrounding area is usually overrun with visitors taking in the site and fantastic vistas.
This section of the “Cow” is the upper south east facing vertical side and is 20 metres / 65 ft long. Obviously this is an area where the more acrophobic of carvers might place their names.
Model created from 20 images captured in March 2009 using SfM to assess whether the technique could be used successfully to record modern / tomorrows “cultural heritage”..... I kind of forgive the Victorians!
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