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It may not be the original setting from Lord of the Rings, but the atmosphere reminded me of it.
Bastei Bridge, Saxony. Germany.
The hemlock-umbels tall and fair,
And in the glade a light was seen
Of stars in shadow shimmering.
Tinuviel was dancing there
To music of a pipe unseen,
And light of stars was in her hair,
And in her raiment glimmering.
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Looking like a scene from a Tolkien movie, this trail leads one along and through Smuggler Cove Park. Green foliage and red bark Arbutus trees line the path that sidles up to a moss covered rocky hillside. One almost expects to see Frodo Baggins appear in the distance, or perhaps this is the place of Elves.
It is the non tourist season and opportunities to capture the landscape without people exist. At times, this can be a magical and peaceful place, if one takes the time to appreciate its poetic beauty.
Succulent plants are famous for their wide variety of unusual shapes. One is more curious than the other. Not by chance, many end up receiving affectionate nicknames, which often allude to fictional characters. In this context, scientific names end up being little known by the general public. Today's succulent, popularly called Shrek's ear in Brazil, is a classic example of this interesting diversity of plants with fun names, such as spoon jade, ET's fingers, finger jade and trumpet jade in other parts of the world.
Apparently, these different forms are the result of genetic mutations, commonly observed in cacti and succulents. Frequently, a given species undergoes alterations in its growth pattern, producing cultivars that are completely different in relation to the appearance of the type form.
In the case of the succulent Shrek's ear, the original species is Crassula ovata, whose most famous nickname is the jade plant. Due to genetic alterations that affected the way it grew, this succulent originated a completely different version, as shown in my photo above. It was agreed to call this variety with cylindrical leaves of Crassula ovata 'Gollum'. The ends are flat and marked by a concavity. This atypical shape, combined with its emerald green color, earned the plant the nickname of Shrek's succulent ear.
Both varieties of Crassula ovata, 'Gollum' and 'Hobbit', allude to characters in Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings. However, despite these subtleties in anatomical diversity, the two forms are often referred to indistinctly as Shrek's succulent ears. In addition, it is not uncommon to observe that the same plant has cylindrical and flattened leaves, simultaneously. Just as mutations that generate crystalline and monstrous forms can occasionally be reverted to the original form, Crassula ovata's 'Gollum' and 'Hobbit' cultivars seem to be somewhat unstable, genetically speaking, in order to coexist and interchange in the same plant. .
In my case, due to a lucky strike, I ended up purchasing a small pot with both varieties simultaneously in the same pot on my second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. A gift to myself to remember that moment. There is a wide range of cultivars of the Shrek ear and jade plant available on the market. Some have even been awarded by the Royal Horticultural Society, RHS, the British entity responsible for registering all hybrids and cultivars produced in the world.
The Crassula Ovata Gollum is a succulent native to South Africa and Mozambique. They usually thrive in cooler regions and are a popular houseplant. It is characterized by its long green leaves that have a reddish tinge at their tips. These plants can bloom and have flowers that can either be pink or white and have a star shape. They can grow up to 80 cm or 30 inches. They are evergreen succulents and are often a popular option for bonsai.
This image of the local woodlands on a misty morning with the sunlight breaking through, reminds me of descriptions of woodlands in Tolkien’s books, it had that romantic atmosphere on this particular day.
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In Denmark there are several places that inspired the writer of Lord of the Rings (JRR Tolkien) to use these names in his books. They are situated in Denmark, and Helms Deep (Hjelm Dyb), Esgaroth (Eskerod), and Aros (Aarhus) can be traced back to Djursland,
The picture shown here was taken close to Isgård, and in Tolkiens Lord of the rings it was called Isengard, the tower where Saruman, the sorcerer had his living until the Ents destroyed this place.
Isgård is a Danish manor house and farm close to the sea on the hilly southern part of the peninsula Djursland in the Kattegat Sea between Denmark and Sweden at the entrance to the Baltic Sea in Northern Europe
an Elven and Tolkien-inspired destination , still a little time to enjoy it's peaceful beauty before it closes .
Definitely not my typical subject (but another "tree" image). And nothing particularly special about the making of this photograph ... just walk up to the scene and press the shutter. In addition to just being so unusual, there is an interesting story.
This is the north porch of St. Edward's Church in Stow on the Wold, Gloucestershire. It was built about 300 years ago and at that time these two yew trees were planted. They grew into the portico, melding with the church. Remarkable that they have survived.
There is a legend that the Doors of Druin in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings were inspired by these doors. They surely have a magical quality.
One ring to rule them all.
One ring to find them.
One ring to bring them all
and in the darkness bind them.
J. R. R. Tolkien. The Lord of the Rings.
Ripping off Tolkien again...
There is a lot wrong with this, It's hand held since I'd just broken my tripod, I may have asked too much of the wide lens, but I loved this scene and this shot. It's a mess for composition and light, but the mood is EXACTLY what it was like for me Magic. If you want to get a better look at that amazing bridge in the middle of nowhere, check out Flechtight's stream.
Bagley Lake Trail, Mount Baker, Washington State
The massive exposed root system of this small group of Beech trees at Avebury Stone Circle in England.
...is what my son said. He's probably right. Obviously, then, the fence is exquisitely fashioned from mithril and of Dwarvish make. Or even Elvish.
Close to the Anglesey Barracks, in Coed Dinorwig.
First sailing ships arriving in the "rade de Brest" (Finistère, Brittany, France) for the 2016 Brest International Maritime Festival (13-19 July 2016)
See: www.brest2016.fr/
Le village d'Hobbiton a été reconstitué à Shires Rest, le centre d’accueil situé au 501 Buckland Road, ville de Matamata, dans la région de Waikato, en Nouvelle-Zélande.
Une vue durant la visite guidée à pied du village.
Des jardiniers entretiennent réellement ce potager dans le village, donnant encore plus de réalisme à celui-ci!
Hobbiton c’est l’un des nombreux villages qui parsèment La Comté (The Shire dans sa version originale) où les maisons ont l’apparence de terriers creusés à flanc de colline. “La Comté”, imaginée par J. R. R. Tolkien, est une parodie de l’Angleterre rurale du Moyen Âge. C’est le royaume des Hobbits, également appelés semi-hommes, qui vivent de l’agriculture.
Shires Rest est le centre d'accueil officiel pour toutes les visites du Hobbiton Movie Set Tours (plateaux de tournage du film Hobbit). Désormais connu pour abriter les seuls décors permanents de la trilogie du Seigneur des Anneaux de Peter Jackson, Shires Rest est le point de départ et d'arrivée de chaque visite des décors du film. En effet, ceux-ci se trouvent sur une propriété privée appartenant à des fermiers, et pour y accéder, le seul moyen est donc de faire le tour guidé du Hobbiton Movie Set Tours.
Les décors découverts lors de la visite guidée reconstituent Hobbiton ou Hobbitebourg, le principal village de La Comté imaginée par J. R. R. Tolkien pour ses deux romans les plus connus, Le Hobbit et Le Seigneur des anneaux, qui prennent place dans l'univers de fiction de la Terre du Milieu dont il développa la géographie, les peuples, l'histoire et les langues durant la majeure partie de sa vie.
at the Weston Library shop, Oxford.
I was quite taken by the layout of the books, and was able to make a triptych out of the different shelves, applying different filters to each.
Sailing ship J.R. Tolkien on the return course to the port of Eckernförde, Germany
Segelschiff J.R.Tolkien auf dem Rückkurs zum Hafen von Eckernförde
I knew beauty was to be found in this day. I felt a tug on the string that was tied around my finger. The string is a reminder for me to believe in the day and to know I will find wonderful gifts in each day given to me. How fortunate is a Life blessed by an incredible canvas to walk upon, to touch and to just be included in. www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Mark-Lindsay-Photography/124338...
Surrounded by silver birch trees, it is thought that this ancient oak tree - planted during the reign of Henry Vlll - inspired the legendary character Treebeard in JRR Tolkien’s Lord Of The Rings. Tolkien lived nearby at the time and would regularly walk these woods.
The tree is natural and has not been adapted which makes it even more amazing.
(Brocton Coppice, Staffordshire, England)
"The road goes ever on and on..."
This path made me think of hobbits, who might have wandered through the rainforest.
This is the Horseshoe Bend trail in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. It follows alongside the Nooksack River. Midway along the path, the Nooksack hits Horseshoe Bend, which can be seen in another photo.
Processing tutorials: olehenrikskjelstad.selz.com/
Jotunheimen, Norway.
How I created this image:
www.diyphotography.net/here-is-how-photoshops-sky-replace...
Stormy day view down the Grand Teton Mountains across (a rather dry) Jackson Lake. Reminded me of Tolkien's fictional Misty Mountains. Tolkienesque scene.
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Fellowship of the Ring, the boys and I decided to whip up some vignettes depicting scenes from the greatest film trilogy ever.
Like most of my projects I got over ambitious and had to rush at the end, but overall it felt good to build LOTR again.
Goélette à hunier néerlandaise construite en 1964, le JR Tolkien s'appelait à l’origine Dierkow. Il était utilisé pour transporter les marchandises dans la mer du nord et dans la mer baltique. En 1996, le bateau est acheté par un Hollandais qui le transforma en navire de croisière. Cette luxueuse goélette peut aujourd’hui transporter 90 passagers pour une journée en mer et 32 stagiaires pour des croisières : www.armada.org/navires/jr-tolkien
Eärendil was a mariner
that tarried in Arvernien;
he built a boat of timber felled
in Nimbrethil to journey in;
her sails he wove of silver fair,
of silver were her lanterns made,
her prow was fashioned like a swan,
and light upon her banners laid.
For this year's Summer Joust I decided to venture into the First Age of Tolkien lore as I reread The Silmarillion earlier this year (although the above excerpt is from Bilbo's song as printed in LotR). So for the Sailors and Boatmen category I built Eärendil in his ship Vingilot sailing west to ask the Valar for help in freeing Middle-earth from Morgoth's tyranny. On his forehead he bears the Silmaril that Beren and Luthien once stole from Morgoth's crown and that his wife Elwing brought to him as a bird.
Unfortunately the shimmering Silmaril is only a post-process effect, but I fittingly used the head of Eärendil's son's minifigure from LEGO's recent Rivendell set. The ship itself is mostly inspired by Ted Nasmith's illustrations (but doesn't attempt to capture any of them accurately), as it made for a smaller and more streamlined ship, concentrating on the essence of its design. Although the category allows for custom sails and rigging, the build only uses genuine LEGO elements. The silver sail is held together by nets.
I also made a supplementary post with a few more shots of the ship and building instructions for it can be found on Rebrickable.
The Road goes ever on and on
Down from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone,
And I must follow, if I can,
Pursuing it with eager feet,
Until it joins some larger way
Where many paths and errands meet.
And whither then? I cannot say.
J.R.R. Tolkien
I took this picture in Vercors (Alp foot hills), as the sky was clearing out after a rain storm. There was a footpath which went up a little hill, and I liked the story that it was telling, by vanishing on the other side of the hill. I waited for the lights and the clouds to be favorable (I wanted the light to be at the center of the image).
I post-processed the image using the darktable software. I was aiming for a super-natural feeling, something from a Tolkien novel :). I used contrast-enhancing filters close to the path and the horizon. I made the sides of the image a bit darker, and I tuned a bit the colors (making the shadows in the bottom greener and the highlights a bit more yellow).
Year 1697-1700 of the Second Age - The Siege of Imladris
Following the devastating assault on Eregion, caused by Sauron and his minions, Elrond fled to Imladris, or Rivendell, a valley north of the Misty Mountains. Knowing that Elrond would try to ambush him from behind, Sauron sent a small force of orcs to Rivendell to end lay waste to the refuge. Elrond, along with the remaining forces of Eregion and the Elves of Lindon. The elves eventually destroyed their enemies, and managed to crush Sauron's forces along with a great host of Numenoreans, ending the War of the Elves and Sauron at the Battle of the Gwathló. When the war ended, Eregion was gone, and most of Eriador destroyed.
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I was building some fractals today when these portal shapes emerged. I though of one of my favorite artists, Roger Dean, who made the Yes album covers. I have a bunch of quicktime VR panoramas I did in the Lake District and mixed these pieces together for a 70s reminder of my progressive rock days.
I stumbled upon this enormous, mesmerizing serpentine tree while exploring Volunteer park last summer and the first thing that came to mind was Tolkien's Lord of the Rings. I felt as though I'd been transported to the wood elf forest realm of Lothlórien and wanted to recreate that feeling.
It was enormous and when standing beneath its outstretched elvish boughs, even the wide angle fully zoomed out felt restrictive and cramped.
Explored: Feb 12, 2012 #21