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Scottish Highlands.
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The breathtaking view over the Slieve League cliffs, Bunglass Point, Donegal, Ireland.
The Slieve League (Irish: Sliabh Liag) cliffs are located on the coast of County Donegal. With a maximum height of 601 metres, the Slieve League are the island of Ireland's highest sea cliffs (the highest sea cliff of all Ireland is Croaghaun with 668 m, on Achill Island, County Mayo).
The view of the Slieve League cliffs at Bunglass Point is absolutely wonderful. The two sea stacks in front of the cliffs are called the Giant's Chair and Table because of their shape and dimensions.
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Road 592, direction Saksun, Streymoy. Faroe Islands.
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Southern Alps, New Zealand.
The Southern Alps (Māori: Kā Tiritiri o te Moana) are a mountain range extending along much of the length of New Zealand's South Island, reaching its greatest elevations near the island's western side.
The range runs 500 km north to south. The tallest peak is Aoraki / Mount Cook, the highest point in New Zealand at 3,724 metres (12,218 ft) and there are sixteen other points that exceed 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) in height. The mountains are cut through with glacial valleys and lakes.
The Southern Alps lie along a geological plate boundary, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, with the Pacific Plate to the southeast pushing westward and colliding with the northward-moving Indo-Australian Plate to the northwest.
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Eysturoy, Road 662. Kalsoy in the distance. Faroe Islands.
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My initial intention was to edited this in a mytical, even slightly threatening way: the usual approach to these woods. But as it progressed I thought of it in a more uplifting way. Happy Hobbits would want more joy in their lives, sparkle & colour. Hence sunshine permeates the dowdy rocks & moss. Who is to say that this is not how it is when we are not looking. After all, them pesky humans mess everything up so we need to fool them to leave us alone.
So my thinking went . . . .
The beauty of Saksun, Streymoy (Faroe Islands).
Saksun is a village located near the north-west coast of the Faroese island of Streymoy.
The settlement lies in the bottom of what used to be an inlet of the ocean, surrounded by high mountains. The fjord was a good deep natural harbour, until a storm blocked it with sand. This transformed the old harbour into a unaccesible seawater lagoon named Pollurin.
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Fugloy (Isle of Birds) northern cliffs (550 meters vertical sea cliffs), Faroe Islands.
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OK Anne here's more 09s
smc Pentax-DA 50-135mm.
No Invites Please.
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The Twelve Apostles stone circle near Ilkley and Burley in Wharfedale in West Yorkshire, England.
Commonly said to lie on Ilkley Moor and Burley Moor, the Twelve Apostles are located within the parish of Burley in Wharfedale.
The Twelve Apostles consists of the remains of a stone circle with a diameter of about 15 metres. The circle originally had between 16 and 20 stones, but it is now reduced to 12 stones.
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Southern Alps, New Zealand.
The Southern Alps (Māori: Kā Tiritiri o te Moana) are a mountain range extending along much of the length of New Zealand's South Island, reaching its greatest elevations near the island's western side.
The range runs 500 km north to south. The tallest peak is Aoraki / Mount Cook, the highest point in New Zealand at 3,724 metres (12,218 ft) and there are sixteen other points that exceed 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) in height. The mountains are cut through with glacial valleys and lakes.
The Southern Alps lie along a geological plate boundary, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, with the Pacific Plate to the southeast pushing westward and colliding with the northward-moving Indo-Australian Plate to the northwest.
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Funningsfjørður, Eysturoy. In the distance Kalsoy. Faroe Islands.
A tangent universe pertains to an alternate time line that is created by an event occurring in an existing universe.
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Marlborough countryside, South Island of New Zealand.
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Fossá, Faroes' highest waterfall, on the east side of Streymoy, seen from Eysturoy island.
Connected to Víkarvatn lake high on the hills of the Vatnfelli peak above the road, the Fossá river falls majestically and precipitously from a heigh of about 140 m over two rocky outcrops before passing under the bridge carrying the route 594 and finally reaching the waters of Sundini sound.
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While I was at the Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens the other day I got sidetracked by this scene from Middle Earth.
Primeval landscape near Saksun, Streymoy (Faroe Islands).
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Sauron burnt down the lands west of Morannon centuries ago. Only the hardiest Gondorian rangers dare the pass these wretched moors.
Built for Palikkatakomo contest with the theme of gradients, got the second place.
More on Cyclopic Bricks.
Sealy Tarns (Sealy Tarns Track)
Mount Cook National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Southern Alps
South Island, New Zealand
Continuing on my series of famous mountains in New Zealand. Aoraki/ Mount Cook stands at 3724m, it is the tallest mountain in New Zealand. As one drives into Mount Cook national park, one would definitely be awe struck by its grandeur. It leaves an indelible impression those who visits. Sir Edmund Hillary, the first Mountaineer to summit Mount Everest, spent much of his time training on this Mountain.
Sadly I am not a mountaineer, so I decided to settle on the numerous tracks that branch off from the White Horse Hill car park/ campground. The more famous ones include the Hooker valley track and Kea Point. Seeing that there was still 6 hours of daylight, I decided to be ambitious and try something less touristy. I have seen numerous photographs from Sealy Tarns and none of them ceases to amaze me. I knew I had to see it with my own eyes.
The signs warned hikers of the steep terrain and it sure didn't disappoint. 2200 steps greeted me as I zig zagged my way up to Mueller Ridge, aptly named the "Stairways to Heaven". This might possibly be due to its grueling ascent filled with spectacular views. I have often heard people saying hiking alone gives them time to contemplate life. Maybe that is true. But more often than not I find myself thinking positive thoughts to serve as distractions from all the soreness in my legs and the shortness of my breath. I stopped plenty of times to take in the views and count my blessings.
Sealy Tarn finally appeared into view. It was a relatively small body of water but provides crisps reflection of the surrounding mountains on a calm day. The weathered picnic table in the image is at the end of the track. At this point, I sincerely wished that there was a special someone to share a meal with me at unworldly location on such a beautiful day.
Returning to reality, I left my bag on the table and wandered around trying to find interesting vantage points. Ten minutes later, I heard people whistling and calling out to see if anyone was around. It was a group of German hikers who were concerned that I might have fallen off the ridge or got into some danger, after spotting my unattended backpack. Such kind and friendly gentlemen.
1 exp shot, edited in Photoshop and Lightroom.
Comments and constructive criticisms are appreciated!
Southern Alps, New Zealand.
The Southern Alps (Māori: Kā Tiritiri o te Moana) are a mountain range extending along much of the length of New Zealand's South Island, reaching its greatest elevations near the island's western side.
The range runs 500 km north to south. The tallest peak is Aoraki / Mount Cook, the highest point in New Zealand at 3,724 metres (12,218 ft) and there are sixteen other points that exceed 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) in height. The mountains are cut through with glacial valleys and lakes.
The Southern Alps lie along a geological plate boundary, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, with the Pacific Plate to the southeast pushing westward and colliding with the northward-moving Indo-Australian Plate to the northwest.
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Not as the Middle-earth of "The Lord of the Rings" but close enough...
Il ponte del Troll
Non è la Terra di Mezzo del "Signore degli Anelli" ma poco ci manca...
Le pont du Troll
Ce n'est pas la Terre du Milieu du "Le Seigneur des Anneaux" mais assez proche...
Enjoying the landscape while jet boating along glacier-fed rivers up the Dart River on a rainy day in Middle Earth near Queenstown, New Zealand.
Sundini sound and Tjørnuvík bay, north Streymoy (Faroe Islands).
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Mountains from Norway, tree from England, mist courtesy of photoshop, no idea where the birds came from?
Some of the moss covered twisted oak trees and rocks of Padley Gorge. Rather like Middle Earth but with more mud. Padley Gorge, Derbyshire Peak District.
What would these be saying?? As any Lord of the Rings fan will tell you, Ents are the most ancient living creatures in Tolkien's Middle-earth saga. They are 3m tall tree-like humanoids with thick skin resembling tree bark. There are many stories - and some photos too - to support the belief that these creatures can still be found if you know where - and when - to look for them and approach with an open mind… A rare picture here of a group of young Ents who've gathered in a clearing, perhaps plotting how to avenge the loss of their lands, taken from them by humans…