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lousat (129891) 2020-11-24 2:40

Hi Bev,a very interesting site that I did not know, perhaps because the competition from Stonehage, fomoso all over the world, affects its visits and fame. Two beautiful photos with excellent details on one of the stones in the main photo and a wide view to get an idea of how big the circle is, top quality and .... a lot of luck with the weather. Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

holmertz (92782) 2020-11-24 4:19

Hello Bev,
This looks like an interesting sculpture park, involving rather long walks between the different art works. The one you placed in the foreground really looks like something created by an artist (who even signed it at the bottom). ;-)
Places like this are truly fascinating, not lest because we will probably never know exactly what they were used for, or how. What kind of rituals may have been performed here?
The note also made me look up the word "henge", which brought me an interesting lecture about etymology: "Back-formation is the process of creating a new lexeme by removing actual or supposed affixes. The resulting neologism is called a back-formation".
;-)
Best regards,
Gert

pierrefonds (103465) 2020-11-24 4:43

Hi Bev,

I visited Stonehenge in September 2011, it is new to me for the site in your photo. The point of view is showing the details of the stones of the Avery circle. The light is bringing out the colours. Have a nice day.

Pierre

jhm (202915) 2020-11-24 5:11

Hello Bev,

This image create a lovely detailed picture of the big rock stones with a historic value.
You placed the couple perfect beside a block perfect for the scale.
Ab excellent sharp and soft colour image.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

dta (98518) 2020-11-24 6:13

Hello Bev ,
HAve uou visited the Carnac menhirs in Morbihan ? But these ones are disposed in circle . And the one in the FG has a curious rocky structure . Almost like a sculpture .
Regards

jean113 (21991) 2020-11-24 7:48

Hello Beverley, I agree with you that the very large standing stone makes an excellent focal point, and a good lead in line to the rest of the picture.
The sunlight brings out all the holes and irregularities of the stone.
The people although quite distant are a good inclusion to the shot.
We visited Avebury many, many years ago, I don't expect that is has changed very much!
Kind regards, Jean.

ktanska (40041) 2020-11-24 11:38

Hi Bev,
On a fingerprint I noticet only the nearest stone. And bigger size revealed that these ancient stones cover actually a pretty large space. Sidelight looks very good on that eroded stone. This place really is a great mystery of old times.
Kari

jmdias (102822) 2020-11-24 11:45

bev

I saw many megalithic monuments in portugal, most of them are tombs with three large stones and a larger one above as a roof. curious as these structures were preserved because the medieval people thought they were magic.. an in fact they are.. haha
marvelous this circle of stones so well shown in this two images.

take care

jorge

PaulVDV (54809) 2020-11-24 13:04

Hello Beverley,
Both pictures could have been excellent main uploads.
I like the beautiful lines of clouds in the sky on the photo in the WS.
Do you really think what we see on the huge stone on the foreground here are only the effects of weathering?
I thought that wind and weather over the years have obscured the carvings.
A very extraordinary place.
Best regards, Paul

jemaflor (135344) 2020-11-24 23:34

Hi Bev,
Interesting view with these stones, good perspective effect with the alignement, perfect contrast and light capture, a good presentation, tfs.

ChrisJ (159954) 2020-11-25 0:11

Hello Beverley,

For a moment I thought you had been to Easter Island, but this is equally interesting. Everyone knows of Stonehenge but few are aware of the existence of this place. Tfs!

ifege (32129) 2020-11-25 21:18

Hi Bev
A good pair of photos of this standing stone circle.from Avebury. The people add scale.
cheers
Ian

PiotrF (52330) 2020-11-26 14:59

Hello Beverley,
Great picture from this ancient site with part of the prehistoric stone circle.Interesting and informative note. I like good exposure, wonderful colours and good composition. Good work, fine presentation
Regards Piotr

vjmite (5068) 2020-11-28 19:53

Hi Bev,
You chose a good angle to view these weathered old stones. The sunlight brings out the details on the foreground rock which make it look like it has been carved, as you say. Excellent composition with the one stone dominating the left and other stones receding on the right.
Vince

Ilonka1974 (9301) 2020-12-19 7:08

Hi Bev,
Beautiful picture.
Lovely view of fantastic prehistoric stones.
Very good composition.
I like your style!!!
Best regards
Janusz