Monday, 11 March 2013

Aerial Memories

Yellowdog Granny recently sent me an email containing some amazing aerial views captured by a British photographer named Jason Hawkes. Two of the photos in particular brought back wonderful memories of visiting those spots a few years ago with My Rare One.

First, Stonehenge:


We had the great joy of participating in a Druid ritual among the ancient stones one evening at sunset. If you're interested in reading more about it, I wrote four blog posts about the experience -- just check out my archived posts for August 19-24, 2010.

Secondly, Glastonbury Tor:


This is a stunning shot which clearly shows the labyrinthine terraces carved into the hillside in neolithic times. To read about the day My Rare One and I climbed the Tor (dodging rain and cow patties all the way), check out my archived posts for September 20-21, 2009.

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42 comments:

  1. SnapMonday, March 11, 2013

    wowowowowzer shots!!!!

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  2. JudyMonday, March 11, 2013

    It's such fun to look back at wonderful memories...

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  3. A Beer for the ShowerMonday, March 11, 2013

    Stonehenge looks great, but that shot of Glastonbury Tor is simply amazing!

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  4. JeanneMonday, March 11, 2013

    Great photos!!! I especially like the one of Glastonbury Tor.

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  5. Elsie AmataMonday, March 11, 2013

    These are fantastic! I've been to England twice and didn't get to Stonehenge either time. Maybe next time =)

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  6. SUZY8-TRACKMonday, March 11, 2013

    Beautiful photographs! I totally want to visit both of those places now!

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  7. Samantha StephensMonday, March 11, 2013

    Wow. I wish I had something clever to say, but at the moment I'm just blown away by your beautiful pictures. Thanks.

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  8. Sulky KittenMonday, March 11, 2013

    Wonderful photos - gives a much better perspective when you view it all from that height.

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  9. UnknownMonday, March 11, 2013

    The pair of you have had some wonderful journey's. Now you've seen those places from two perspectives-lovely.

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  10. AnonymousMonday, March 11, 2013

    The second shot is just gorgeous! Love the lay of the land.

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  11. DEZMONDMonday, March 11, 2013

    photos of green hills and fields always fill me with warmth...

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  12. BlueberryMonday, March 11, 2013

    I wanna go there! Cow patties and all!

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  13. LaeliMonday, March 11, 2013

    Those are stunners!

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  14. AnonymousMonday, March 11, 2013

    I'm going to read those posts right now!

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  15. JimMonday, March 11, 2013

    WOW! Great shots of these fantastic sites!
    I heard last week about someone doing these aerial shots using a 'homemade' drone of sorts.....less expensive and relatively easy to do.

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  16. fromsophiesviewMonday, March 11, 2013

    Some day we'll have a chance to see these too, but for now I'll take your angle!!

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  17. Plowing Through Life (Martha)Monday, March 11, 2013

    Amazing images. I've run across this photographer's work and it's very impressive. Aerial photography is quite interesting.

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  18. OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirtsMonday, March 11, 2013

    The aerial shots are breathtaking. Both of these places are on our bucket list. I'm thinking 2015.

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  19. DeborahMonday, March 11, 2013

    OMGoodness, the travels you've had! Most definitely bookmarking this post so I can go back and travel with you. Isn't the world just simply amazing!
    **happy smiles** Deb

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  20. Miss Val's CreationsMonday, March 11, 2013

    Awesome photos! I hope to visit these sites someday. America has a Stonehendge in New Hampshire which I hope to check out in the spring. It is some ancient ruin that is named "America's Stonehendge" but no one really knows what it is and I am sure it is nowhere as ancient as Europe!

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  21. The Dancing CroneMonday, March 11, 2013

    Both are magical and I hope that one day I can see both! Thanks to YDG!

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  22. LeannaMonday, March 11, 2013

    WOW! so cool!

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  23. Riot KittyMonday, March 11, 2013

    Beautiful pics! I have been to Stonehenge a couple of times and it was interesting energy for sure.

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  24. AnonymousMonday, March 11, 2013

    Those places look absolutely breathtaking!

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  25. SaraMonday, March 11, 2013

    GREAT photos those are.

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  26. Doug JamiesonMonday, March 11, 2013

    Mystical places, indeed.

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  27. -E-Monday, March 11, 2013

    It rained when I climbed the Tor too! What are the odds?

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  28. Introverted ArtMonday, March 11, 2013

    i love how you refer to your partner: your rare one. I think it is so special.

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  29. MrsDuncanMahoganyMonday, March 11, 2013

    Oh! This post took me back to when we were in England. We too went to Stonehenge (did not get to participate in any ritual though) but the Tor, oh the Tor! We loved it so much we named one of our dogs after it, majestic! The "pilgrimage" up the Tor for us was beyond words. We spent the day, sitting on the earth, feeling its energy, dodging cow patties all the way! Thank you for this post, you brought back beautiful memories for me.

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  30. AnonymousMonday, March 11, 2013

    Oh WOW!!! How gorgeous to see Stonehenge from an ariel view...gorgeous gorgeous pics!!!
    Hope you're having a blast!!

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  31. Mistress MaddieMonday, March 11, 2013

    Wow, those are stunning photos!I hope to make it to Stonehedge someday.

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  32. AdamMonday, March 11, 2013

    great view of Stonehenge

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  33. HindustankaMonday, March 11, 2013

    amazing views! Stonehenge is one of my dream places to visit.

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  34. Kellie @ Delightfully LudicrousTuesday, March 12, 2013

    Those are amazing! It would be wonderful to fly over them.

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  35. AnonymousTuesday, March 12, 2013

    Gorgeous shots! That Yellowdog Granny is the best eh?

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  36. laughingwolfTuesday, March 12, 2013

    superb! :)

    brit scientists now say stonehenge's main purpose was as burial ground for the super elite!

    dunno if i can accept that... yet :(

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  37. DWeiTuesday, March 12, 2013

    Didn't a recent paper say that Stonehenge was meant as an ancient rave spot?

    Wouldn't surprised me.

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  38. SouthpawTuesday, March 12, 2013

    Those are both amazing shots.

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  39. Magic Love CrowTuesday, March 12, 2013

    These pictures are amazing! What fantastic memories for you and your rare one! I have always wanted to go to Stonehenge! One day, I will ;o)

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  40. AnonymousTuesday, March 12, 2013

    Where are you?

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  41. Debra She Who SeeksTuesday, March 12, 2013

    Hi Elsie -- Oh, we're right here in Canada as always. It was in 2009 that we visited Stonehenge and Glastonbury Tor -- that's why I referred back to those old posts from that time.

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  42. yellowdoggrannyFriday, March 15, 2013

    I loved those pictures..he's amazing..did you read where they think Stonehenge was a cemetery for maybe a very important family?

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