Stonehenge
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I was rather intrigued when I saw a sign for "Stonehenge War Memorial" and thought it was worth exploring. It turned out to be a full-sized replica of the original Stonehenge built from concrete and dedicated as a memorial to local men who died in World War I. It was conceived and built by local businessman Sam Hill after visiting Stonehenge in England during World War I. The memorial was completed in 1929. It is situated atop a cliff overlooking the Columbia River. Turning 180 degrees from this view, you get the view in the previous photo.
This was a nice little surprise along the way. I've never been to Stonehenge, but now I can imagine it a little better.
I recently visited the historic site of Stonehenge. It was a cold, windy, and rainy day, but when is it not cold and rainy in the UK. The site is a wonder however, to imagine how and why it exists, and the lives of those who lived there so many centuries ago.
Stonehenge ist ein in der Jungsteinzeit errichtetes und mindestens bis in die Bronzezeit genutztes Bauwerk in der Nähe von Amesbury in Wiltshire, England, etwa 13 Kilometer nördlich von Salisbury. Es besteht aus einer Grabenanlage, die von einer aus mehreren konzentrischen Steinkreisen gebildeten Megalithstruktur umgeben ist. Die beiden auffälligsten Steinkreise sind der äußere Kreis aus von Decksteinen überbrückten Pfeilersteinen sowie die innere hufeisenförmige Struktur aus ursprünglich fünf Trilithen (je zwei Tragsteine, die von einem Deckstein überbrückt werden). Dazwischen befinden sich weitere Strukturen aus kleineren Steinen sowie Löchern im Boden. Weitere Megalithe sowie zwei Hügelgräber finden sich in unmittelbarer Nähe.
Old photo taken with my old D70 camera. For the fun of it, I ran it through Topaz's Impression 2 filter. Have a great Saturday.
Stonehenge
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One of the world's most mysterious and iconic sites, it isn't easy to get decent photographs at Stonehenge given the incessant crowds and increasingly restricted access to the site.
The crowds are a little thinner than normal because of Covid-19, and a visit of a friend from out of town gave me an excuse to visit this local but expensive landmark. I was initially disappointed with the cloudy skies, the scattered sunshine promised in the morning forecast having disappeared, but a long exposure gave some magical effects to them. The best aspect to the stones is from the south, which makes cloudy skies a helpful alternative to shooting into the direct sun!
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We met Dr Brian John over the weekend, and were impressed by his arguments - was this the origin of Stonehenge's Blue Stones?
Stonehenge in southern England ranks among the world's most iconic archaeological sites and one of its greatest enigmas. The monument's mysterious past has spawned countless tales and theories. According to folklore, Stonehenge was created by Merlin, the wizard of Arthurian legend, who magically transported the massive stones from Ireland, where giants had assembled them. No matter how Stonehenge was created, it’s an absolute delight to view and photograph!
Stonehenge is such a magical, mystical place. Viewing it was truly a "peak moment" for me. I thought that it called for a moody & mysterious treatment to echo the emotion that I felt as I walked around the perimeter of this ancient monument in Wiltshire, UK. I think that the birds truly add to the aura of Stonehenge.
A prehistoric monument in Wiltshire, England. Archaeologists believe it was constructed from 3000 BC to 2000 BC.
Notice the bird in the midground. A park Ranger mentioned that bird turns up at Stonehenge in April every year.
Stonehenge
A UNESCO World Heritage site in the UK.
Build started in approx 2,500 BC
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Panoramic view of the famous Stonehenge standing stone circle near Amesbury in Wiltshire. Getting a photo without any other visitors showing in the shot can be tricky here at such a popular tourist attraction.
I like this particular shot with the stones seen mainly in shadow standing out against the sunlit grass in the foreground and the ominous cloudy sky behind.
Best viewed large against a black background.
No really...!
"The Maryhill Stonehenge is a replica of England's Stonehenge located in Maryhill, Washington. It was commissioned in the early twentieth century by businessman Samuel Hill and dedicated on July 4, 1918, as a memorial to those who had died in World War I. The memorial was completed in 1929. It is constructed of concrete.
The altar stone is placed to be aligned with sunrise on the summer solstice. Hill, a Quaker, informed that the original Stonehenge had been used as a sacrificial site, therefore constructed the replica as a reminder that humanity is still being sacrificed to the god of war."
Wikipedia
Quite the fascinating place. I'll post more from here soon.
Have a wonderful week!