Callanish I, Isle of Lewis, Scotland
The Callanish Stones on Lewis (one of the main islands of the Outer Hebrides) were built between 2900 and 2600 BC. The main stone circle is called Callanish I, and is one of many stone circles in the area. As with Stonehenge, no one quite knows the purpose of the circle, but legend has it that the stones were giants who refused to be converted to Christianity, and were turned into stone as punishment. Unlike Stonehenge, you can walk around and through the circle, and, while we never quite had the circle to ourselves, it was close.
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A beautiful photo from this exiting and interesting place!
Thanks Truels!
I admit I never heard of this place, but it looks fascinating. You also managed to keep the other tourists out of the photos as well getting a dramatic sky.
I didn’t know much about it until I went there either, but it’s very impressive. I think the other tourists are hidden behind one of the rocks
Great composition!
Thank you!
beautiful photo, I love how you were able to get all the detail in the stone and clouds.
Thanks Janice. It was one of those times the overcast weather really worked in my favour.
Magnificent photo. Had a chuckle at the legend …
I do wonder how people came up with the legends… but I think my favourite is still the explanations for the Giant’s Causeway.
What a dramatic photo!!! I never heard of this place…I’m glad you shared because I am fascinated by these ancient monuments!
They are pretty interesting, especially when you can get up close and personal with them, without the hordes of tourists.
Un superbe rendu, plein de tensions et d’atmosphère, chargé d’histoire..
Thanks didier!
Fascinating things those stone circles, and I love the angle you’ve captured this from, against that moody backdrop..
I loved the sky we had that day, but we paid for it in freezing temperatures… still worth it