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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
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sea-herdorf said:

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
19 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to sea-herdorf:

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

Jocelyne Villoing said:

Très joli et mystérieux toutes ces pierres debout, une très belle vue !
Bonne fin de semaine Roger.
19 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to Jocelyne Villoing:

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

Mick Herbert said:

Super shot Rog
19 months ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Mick Herbert:

Many thanks Mick
19 months ago

Léopold said:

And a standing fence for groups !
19 months ago

Roger (Grisly) replied to Léopold:

Thank you, Leopold, the fence protects from the cliff edge
19 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

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 :))
19 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to Günter Klaus:

Thank you Guni, Many like this in the Outer Hebrides
19 months ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Magnifiques et impressionnantes ces pierres debout joliment partagées.
Bon week-end salutaire.
19 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to Malik Raoulda:

Very kind, Malik, thank you.
19 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Impressive !!
19 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Thank you Jaap
19 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton said:

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!
19 months ago