Esperance Whale Tail
Esperance Whale Tail
4.2
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branham2016
Adelaide, Australia9,926 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
Installed in 2014, The Whale Tail is situated on the Esplanade and represents the Southern Right whales that travel in the area in winter. Local artists Cindy Poole and Jason Wooldridge designed the artwork with many tributes tucked into the design.
I especially loved the integration of coloured glass panels into the design and the way the sun light plays with the colours throughout the day. I saw it late one afternoon and the shadows that were caste were awesome – although I could not manage to capture them effectively in photos.
This is a stunning and majestic addition to the public artworks in Esperance and is well worth a visit to see. The superb lawned areas around the work add to the attractiveness of the location.
Return? Yes armed with a better camera to catch all the nuances of the light and the tail.
I especially loved the integration of coloured glass panels into the design and the way the sun light plays with the colours throughout the day. I saw it late one afternoon and the shadows that were caste were awesome – although I could not manage to capture them effectively in photos.
This is a stunning and majestic addition to the public artworks in Esperance and is well worth a visit to see. The superb lawned areas around the work add to the attractiveness of the location.
Return? Yes armed with a better camera to catch all the nuances of the light and the tail.
Written 29 March 2023
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gfsc5
Perth, Australia1,964 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
I'm a fan of public art at the best of times so I may be a bit biased. The whale tail is a lovely piece of art taking pride of place on the Esperance foreshore. It's a large piece and stands out - as one would expect of a whale's tail. Well worth taking a close look rather than just driving past.
Written 12 May 2021
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Millipop
Darwin, Australia18 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Beautiful sculpture which then followed with a visit to the artists studio in Pink Lake. Absolutely stunning!
Written 18 January 2019
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AlbanyRick
Albany, Australia2,006 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
This is an interesting piece of art, and it does enhance the foreshore area. But would I make a special trip to see it? No. We just took a walk along the foreshore and passed right by it. There's lots of nice things along the foreshore, and this is just one of many. They've done a good job of including things like this, to add flavour and atmosphere to the foreshore, but I wouldn't consider it a separate tourist attraction.
Written 15 January 2024
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Dotty
Omeo, Australia10 contributions
June 2022 • Solo
I found it almost comical. Sorry, it is not a good thing, they call sculpture. Public money should not be spent on these things.
Written 22 June 2022
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Tripper Lots
Melbourne, Australia205 contributions
Dec 2016 • Couples
We ended up in Esperance in foul weather (gale force winds and rain) and with two dogs which limited the options available as it rules out all the national parks. This walk was a lovely walk which meanders along the foreshore and was a highlight for us. There are various stops along the way, including the whale tail and the seal structure at the roundabout. Nice way to start the day.
Written 29 December 2016
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MojiNegro
Perth, Australia1,790 contributions
Dec 2020
Lovely piece of art on the foreshore. We didn't make it to the Cindy Poole gallery but this piece of art by Cindy is stunning and in a great location
Written 16 January 2021
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wazzab
Wollongong, Australia76 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
We went to the museum. We did the tour. It was very interesting. It seemed so real. The guide was very imformative and well worth doing.
Written 25 October 2018
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gert61
23 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
The designer of the whale tail deserves a pat on the back. It is truly lovely. Set on the Esplanade it really sets it off
Written 25 July 2018
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Skeney57
Sydney, Australia25,307 contributions
May 2018 • Friends
A really cool piece of street art which captures the old whaling history of Esperance & the region. A combo of Timber, Metal & Coloured Glass with the Tail waving towards the water. A good spot also to stop & enjoy the view.
Written 29 May 2018
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