Photographer's Note
On Dartmoor once again.
The UK has many types of stone walls, the style and construction can be identified by where you are in the UK.
I am particularly fond of the herringbone walls that can be seen in the south west.
Here you can see the distinctive 'herringbone' design.
A wide wall/hedge filled with soil so that plants and their roots strengthen the structure.
Often for farm walls and hedges the source of stone is normally from the land being cleared.
Decomposed granite (abundant on Dartmoor) is favoured because it is smooth and flat. The herringbone pattern helps to use up the small pieces.
The fence? Probably to keep deer out of this particular area.
Pink, purple foxgloves added a bit of colour.
Two more pictures in the w/s.
Thanks for looking.
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holmertz
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(92774) 2020-08-14 7:57
Hello Jean,
It's interesting to see this 'herringbone' wall, which I don't remember seeing anywhere in the UK before. I wonder how old it may be. It is not yet entirely swallowed by nature. Both photos are well taken, and I have to admire the good work by those who once built the wall.
Kind regards,
Gert
Silvio1953
(205581) 2020-08-14 8:16
Ciao Jean, my today neighbour, great view of old stone wall in a beautiful forest, wonderful natural colors, excellent clarity and splendid light, very well done, my friend, have a good weekend, ciao Silvio
abmdsudi
(88445) 2020-08-14 8:56
Hi Jean
Like the range of colour and the wall being used as a lead in to the image. That wall is so asking to be clambered over for further exploration. Interesting composition that works for me, you really get a sense of the countryside with all the detail showing up great...
Excellent
Best regards
Royaldevon
(75284) 2020-08-14 10:40
Hello Jean,
These herringbone walls are very distinctive in their design. I don't think I have ever encountered them except in Devon and Cornwall. It must take lots of practice and skill to be efficient at making this type of wall. This one looks as if it is creating protection for the foxgloves and other wild flowers.
The wall, in your photograph is making a well composed separation line between the wild flower section, in the f/g and the wooded section, in the b/g.
I like the w/s with the pony!
How lucky were you to get this shot!
I wonder if there was a definite decision, on behalf of the pony, to stay there because it could see further!!
My warm regards,
Bev :-)
Fis2
(155519) 2020-08-14 11:57
Witaj Jean!
Curious place, interesting fragment of stone wall, I like it.
Good framong, colors and sharpness.
Well done.
The flowers add flavor to this composition.
Well done.
Good evening.
Krzysztof
Tue
(82146) 2020-08-14 13:47
Hello Jean,
I like how you placed the stone wall slightly diagonally in the composition. The modern fence is not really visible and most attention gets drawn to the landscape and the tall trees on the other side anyway as well as the charming purple flowers in the foreground.
Lars
lousat
(129885) 2020-08-14 14:16
Hi Jean,3 beautiful pics and different perspectives showing the stone walls of the Dartmoor countryside,in fact i can see very well the pieces of decomposed granite so regualar and flat,useful and interesting post well done as usual! Have a nice weekend and thanks,Luciano
papagolf21
(152599) 2020-08-14 23:15
Bonjour, cher Jean,
Voilà un sujet que j'apprécie tout particulièrement, il permet de mieux comprendre les us et coutumes du pays, de la région, d'un village.
C'est la première que je vois une telle chose et je m'en réjouis.
Un grand merci pour le partage à travers ce reportage photographique.
Amitiés.
Philippe
jemaflor
(135326) 2020-08-14 23:31
Hi Jean,
well photographed this stones wall, good angle and composition with nice flowers, green vegetation and these trees in the Bg, tfs.
ifege
(32087) 2020-08-14 23:52
Hi Jean
A good interesting photo with the herring bone wall. Much better in the large view.
cheers
Ian
emka
(152102) 2020-08-15 0:03
hello jean, I loved the English stone walls. Tehy are so typical and unique. HJefe the wall is very old. Lovley picture with the pink Digitalis (Foxgloves). Charming composition.
Best regards MAlgo
jhm
(202883) 2020-08-15 6:23
Hello Jean,
It seems a wall made through people.
You chose a perfect angle with depth and perspective.
Pleasant image to look at.
Colours and sharpness be excellent.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice day,
John
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(47106) 2020-08-17 12:03
Jean, the picture presents that special type of stone wall. It consists in cutted stones arranged together reinforced with soil and plants roots. I prefer the workshop with the horse as a main photo. These walls form vestiges of past periods in the area. Fine colors, good sharpness, regards.
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