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Ha-ha

A ha-ha also known as a sunk fence, blind fence, ditch and fence, deer wall, or foss, is a recessed landscape design element that creates a vertical barrier (particularly on one side) while preserving an uninterrupted view of the landscape beyond from the other side.

Ha-has are used in landscape design to prevent access to a garden by, for example, grazing livestock, without obstructing views. In security design, the element is used to deter vehicular access to a site while minimizing visual obstruction.

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18 comments

Karl Hartwig Schütz said:

Schöner Fund! HBM Dir.
2 years ago ( translate )

elvigiadelosamanecer… said:

Bonito encuentro.
2 years ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the majestic curve of the path and the haha. I hope you have a great new week, Amelia. All the best, Joe
2 years ago

Old Owl said:

I guess it takes its name from the laughter of spectators when a friend falls into the ditch. HBM, Amelia.
2 years ago

Annemarie said:

beautiful image

Wish you a peaceful week ahead:)
2 years ago

Edna Edenkoben said:

Aha! ;-) And how did this funny name for such a fence come up?
2 years ago

Amelia replied to Edna Edenkoben:

The name "ha-ha" is thought to have stemmed from the reaction of the son of Louis XIV of France whose governess prevented him from approaching the drop for fear of injury. When he approached, he said "Ha Ha, this is what I'm supposed to be afraid of?" Or so it is said. ;-))
2 years ago

Nick Weall said:

HBM Dear LGM ~ I love your humerous start to the week :) It is a very good shot of a Haha including lovely curves ~ Have a good week ~~~
2 years ago

Günter Klaus said:

Das hast du mit dieser Perspektive sehr schön aufgenommen liebe Amelia :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
2 years ago ( translate )

Mario Vargas said:

a fantastic view and description, HBM
2 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Really interesting, Amelia ! Thanks for the text and the nice picture !
2 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Old Owl has it about right Amelia ;-))
I remember when I was told what this kind of thing was, I didn't know whether to believe them or not, but of course it is true!! Excellent pictures.
2 years ago

Keith Burton said:

That a new one for me Amelia.............but as I often say, every day is a schooldays on IP.

A beautiful composed image with some lovely looking trees. I love the curve of the ha-ha (and that's something I never expected to be saying!
2 years ago

Loose_Grip/Pete said:

I didn't know that either. Thanks for the lesson Amelia.
2 years ago

christel.k said:

und ich dachte, es ist ein lustiges Bild (-Element) wegen des Titels ;-)
liebe Grüße!
2 years ago ( translate )