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

17 months 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

17 months ago.

Jocelyne Villoing ^club

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

17 months 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

17 months ago.

Mick Herbert

Super shot Rog

17 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Mick Herbert

Many thanks Mick

17 months ago.

Léopold ^club

And a standing fence for groups !

17 months ago.

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

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

17 months 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 :))

17 months ago.

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

Thank you Guni, Many like this in the Outer Hebrides

17 months ago.

Malik Raoulda ^club

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

17 months ago.

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

Very kind, Malik, thank you.

17 months ago.

Jaap van 't Veen ^club

Impressive !!

17 months ago.

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

Thank you Jaap

17 months 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!

17 months 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

17 months 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

17 months ago.

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

Wonderful comments, very much appreciated, thank you

17 months 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 *********

17 months ago.

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

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

17 months ago.

William Sutherland ^club

Magnificent shot! Stay well!

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17 months ago.

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

Thank you, William,

17 months 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

17 months ago.

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

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

17 months ago.

Pam J ^club

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

I AM A PAGAN TO MY CORE !

17 months ago.

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

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

17 months ago.

Fred Fouarge ^club

wouw menhirs HFF roger

17 months ago. Edited 17 months ago.

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

Thank you, Fred, much appreciated.

17 months ago.

Eunice Perkins ^club

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

17 months 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

17 months ago.

Annemarie ^club

beautiful image, Happy week!

17 months ago.

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

Thank you Annemarie

17 months ago.

Nouchetdu38 ^club

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

17 months ago.

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

Thank you, On site you can feel the power!

17 months ago.

Ulrich John ^club

Another impressive landscape !

17 months ago.

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

I really appreciate the generous comments Ulrich, thank you

17 months ago.

Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

You have some great pictures in your archives Roger, and this is definitely one of them.
A beautiful view.

17 months ago.

Roger (Grisly) ^club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne ^club

Thank you, Rosa, I am fascinated by standing stones and stone circles.
Standby for more soon

17 months ago. Edited 17 months ago.

Ruesterstaude ^club

Das erinnert ja direkt an Stonehenge!

17 months ago.

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

Thank you, The area has many like this

17 months ago.

Ecobird ^club

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

17 months ago.

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

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

17 months 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

17 months 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!

17 months ago.

Valeriane ♫ ♫ ♫¨* ^club

plutôt insolite*******************

17 months ago.

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

A mystical place, Valeriane, thank you.

17 months ago.

Rafael ^club

Magnífica!!!
Saludos!

17 months ago.

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

Very generous, Rafael, thank you.

17 months ago.

Schussentäler ^club

faszinierende Steinkreise

17 months ago.

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

Thank you, Many of them on these islands

17 months 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

17 months 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

17 months ago. Edited 17 months ago.

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