Standing Stones

I am working my way though the archives, and intend to post the odd item from time to time, I have now reached 2019,
This is the Cleitir Stone Circle also called Callanish 8 which is just over the bridge to Great Bernera Island, Outer Hebrides. The waterway is Loch Rog,
An investigation in 2010 concluded that the stones form a solar observatory and the tallest stone is 9 ft high

Mikus, Smiley Derleth, Denis Croissant, Günter Diel and 29 other people have particularly liked this photo

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sea-herdorf ^club

Ein alter Steinkreis, wie so häufig in GB, Roser.
Gefällt mir sehr gut mit dem Gewässer und dem Grün.
Schöne Grüße und ein angenehmes Wochenende
Erich

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to sea-herdorf ^club

Thank you, Erich, the Outer Hebrides has many circles, this area in particular, including the magnificent Callanish Stone Circle

2 years ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Très joli et mystérieux toutes ces pierres debout, une très belle vue !
Bonne fin de semaine Roger.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jocelyne Villoing ^club

Thank you, Jocelyne, to stand amongst these stones and think of all those that have come before you is an calming experience

2 years ago.

Mick Herbert

Super shot Rog

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Mick Herbert

Many thanks Mick

2 years ago.

Léopold ^club

And a standing fence for groups !

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Léopold ^club

Thank you, Leopold, the fence protects from the cliff edge

2 years ago.

Günter Klaus ^club

Das ist richtig schön,wie sich diese Gesteinsformen da in der Natur aufgestellt haben lieber Roger,eine wunderbare Aufnahme dieser schönen Gegend :))

Wünsche noch ein schönes Wochenende,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Günter Klaus ^club

Thank you Guni, Many like this in the Outer Hebrides

2 years ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

Magnifiques et impressionnantes ces pierres debout joliment partagées.
Bon week-end salutaire.

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Malik Raoulda ^club

Very kind, Malik, thank you.

2 years ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Impressive !!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Thank you Jaap

2 years ago.

Keith Burton ^club

I always enjoy looking at your archive shots when you post them Roger......so I'm looking forward to more.

This one is fascinating......the stone look amazing considering how long they've been there and there's something very spiritual about them. The fit into the surrounding landscape beautifully.

I supposed we'll never know for certain why they are there and what they were used for but for me that just adds to the charm.

A cracking shot sir!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club

Lovely comments Keith, thank you, these site do give you goose bumps.
The tallest stone is around 9ft tall and an investigation in 2010 concluded that the stones form a solar observatory believed to be from between 3000 BC and 2000 BC,
Great Bernera has many of these sites and more images will follow in due course

2 years ago.

Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

A well composed image of this kenspeckle location, Roger. I hope you are having a great weekend. All the best, Jpe

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Joe, Son of the Rock ^club

Wonderful comments, very much appreciated, thank you

2 years ago.

Kawasirius ^club

Une belle trouvaille dans vos archives qui nous montre un beau vestige ancien avec cet observatoire solaire ! Excellente capture et partage, Roger *********

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Kawasirius ^club

Thank you, Henri, More of these to come soon.

2 years ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Magnificent shot! Stay well!

Admired in: www.ipernity.com/group/tolerance

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to William Sutherland ^club

Thank you, William,

2 years ago.

Herb Riddle ^club

Funny how many of these standing stones there seems to be in the outer fringes of Scotland my friend.. Nice One!

Thanks for sharing with our UK Landscape Photography Group , Herb

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Herb Riddle ^club

Many thanks, Herb, they are prolific in the Western Isles

2 years ago.

Pam J ^club

THY TI;LL RETAIN THEIR WONDERFUL POWER THOUGH AS DO ALL STANDING STONES.

I AM A PAGAN TO MY CORE !

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Pam J ^club

Thank you, Pam, I feel neolithic some days ;-)))

2 years ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

wouw menhirs HFF roger

2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Fred Fouarge ^club

Thank you, Fred, much appreciated.

2 years ago.

Eunice Perkins ^club

It's amazing that they still stand after so long a time!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Eunice Perkins ^club

Thank you, Eunice, many like this around the area, a few have fallen but the majority still stand tall

2 years ago.

Annemarie ^club

beautiful image, Happy week!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Annemarie ^club

Thank you Annemarie

2 years ago.

Nouchetdu38 ^club

Very beautiful, interesting and....mysterious site!!!!!!!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Nouchetdu38 ^club

Thank you, On site you can feel the power!

2 years ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Another impressive landscape !

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ulrich John ^club

I really appreciate the generous comments Ulrich, thank you

2 years ago.

Ruesterstaude

Das erinnert ja direkt an Stonehenge!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ruesterstaude

Thank you, The area has many like this

2 years ago.

Ecobird

Love love love this place and this beautiful image brings back some lovely memories for me Roger. Those standing stones are magnificent. Well captured

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Ecobird

Beautiful islands and weather to match, nice comments, thank you.

2 years ago.

Doug Shepherd ^club

Another of your beautifully composed views of the landscape of Scotland Roger. The perspective is wonderful with the loch leading the eye towards the distant mountains, but not distracting from the focal point of the amazing standing stones. Thanks for the interesting notes.

Best regards, Doug

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Doug Shepherd ^club

Thank you for the complimentary comments Doug, they are very much appreciated,
I found this place very atmospheric!

2 years ago.

Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* ^club

plutôt insolite*******************

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* ^club

A mystical place, Valeriane, thank you.

2 years ago.

Rafael ^club

Magnífica!!!
Saludos!

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Rafael ^club

Very generous, Rafael, thank you.

2 years ago.

Peter_Private_Box ^club

Hi Roger
I like this picture very much!
We must give these ancients a lot of credit for their understanding of the heavens, made without the mathematics we have today!
Best Wishes, HWW,, and stay safe!!
Peter

2 years ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Peter_Private_Box ^club

Thank you, Peter, It would appear these solar observatories for astronomical alignments were created to predict seasons or as some form of lunar calendar,
We visited another of these in Kilmartin Glen

2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.

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