Ancient Stones by danob

Photography • Historical • posted on Feb 20, 2006

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It has been two and a half years since I posted an image of Stone Henge here on my doorstep a national treasure looked after by English Heritage and the National trust the land and area surrounding the stones. Visitors see today the remains of the final stage of Stonehenge, a prehistoric temple used as a place of worship and burial. In its first stage it was a large earthwork--"henge"--a bank and ditch enclosing the Aubrey holes (named after their 17th century discoverer) arranged in a circle. Later (around 2100 BC) 80 bluestones were brought from the Preseli mountains in Wales dragged and ferried on wooden rafts and arranged in a double circle in the center. Somewhat later sarsen stones from the Marlbourough Downs, were arranged in an outer circle with continuous lintels and five trilithons were arranged in a horseshoe, the axis of which pointed to the midsummer sunrise. The Heel Stone marked this axis and the original approach to the temple. Even later (1550 BC) the bluestones were rearranged in the horseshoe and circle. Taken at sunset a little grainey perhaps but I hope you like it. Thanks for taking time to look and any commments you care to make

Comments (29)

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jcv2

9:25AM | Mon, 20 February 2006

It's incredible to see how they've achieved this result, both regarding mechanical and astronomical! Impressive work, Danny, a fine capture in a special mood! Excellent work! :)

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Punaguy

9:56AM | Mon, 20 February 2006

I just saw a special on the History channel about the making of this site...very interesting challenge to get the stones here and arrange them..Great shot here Danny, I hope to see this in person someday! Aloha!

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WiserAngel

9:59AM | Mon, 20 February 2006

It's lovely. You can't go wrong with this architectural wonder. I just wish I could go back in time and ask the builders of it exactly what it was all about! Excellent work.

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kansas

10:20AM | Mon, 20 February 2006

A beautiful silhouette photo of this historical place. Thanks for the info.

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oscilis

10:34AM | Mon, 20 February 2006

Wonderful to see this with no people!

vlaaitje

10:57AM | Mon, 20 February 2006

Impressive images, even when it is a bit grainy I still like it.....such a lovely golden sky

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Zacko

11:11AM | Mon, 20 February 2006

A must-visit-sight for me. Planning on going there for a quickie if my UK-trip happens later this spring. Really beautiful and moody sky. And the grain only adds to that effect IMO. Have a great one! #:O)

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gizmo563

11:23AM | Mon, 20 February 2006

Beautiful sunset shot!

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Nath06

12:24PM | Mon, 20 February 2006

Wonderful capture of Stone Henge!!! Bravo :)

Tamela.J.

12:45PM | Mon, 20 February 2006

WOW This is just BREATHTAKING!!!!! Outstanding shot!!!! So beautiful!!

soulofharmony

1:13PM | Mon, 20 February 2006

unique dan , really caught that mystical spiritual atmosphere.. midsummers eve... outstanding my boy !!!!!!!!

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DELMUR

1:13PM | Mon, 20 February 2006

original pic of this not original stones seen about1000 times!

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YohannR

1:29PM | Mon, 20 February 2006

Very beautifull picture... also enjoyed the explanations of how it was build... thanks...!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! V

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RodolfoCiminelli

1:33PM | Mon, 20 February 2006

Impressive backlight......!!!

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kimariehere

1:47PM | Mon, 20 February 2006

always wanted to go to this facinating mysterious place i love the moodshot you have done nice work!!

cynlee

1:59PM | Mon, 20 February 2006

always amazed to see it, do hope to be there one day.. the acidic color & grain actually add to the mood.. has withstood time & will long after we've gone.. :]

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Onslow

2:41PM | Mon, 20 February 2006

Nice image of a difficult subject :)

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sharky_

4:03PM | Mon, 20 February 2006

Wow! I've seen pictures of these Ancient Stones but you made it even more Awesome. Excellent. Aloha

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Blush

7:48PM | Mon, 20 February 2006

Beautiful capture of Stonehenge..I saw this on the History Channel as well but you got to see it in person:) Excellent Vote n hugs Susan~

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nongo

8:14PM | Mon, 20 February 2006

I'm always mezmerized by this sacared place. Excellent image of it, thanks Danny for sharing this one!!!!!!*V

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Shutter_Bug

8:48PM | Mon, 20 February 2006

A wonderful picture of a mystic place. This place is at the top of my list of places to visit.

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SophiaDeer

11:26PM | Mon, 20 February 2006

Beautiful! The lighting is superb!

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nikolais

4:16AM | Tue, 21 February 2006

a unique look with the unique light

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tallpindo

6:15AM | Tue, 21 February 2006

I enjoyed reading about the petrified reindeer horns in the archaeological record. Only one dig per millenium is really a discovery though.

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GOLDILOCKSUK

5:00AM | Wed, 22 February 2006

I live in the UK yet never visited. It always reminds me of a haunted place full of spirits but a kind of magic too I really cannot make my mind up whether it be haunted or magical maybe a bit of both lol! Great shot V Cathy xoxoxo

OldFaithful

3:02PM | Thu, 23 February 2006

I like the "graininess", it adds to the mood that is rather appropriate for such a special place:-) I hope that next time I go past, I can capture something to this standard....

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