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12-NOV-2017

Silbury Hill - 2400BC

Silbury Hill is a prehistoric artificial chalk mound near Avebury in the English county of Wiltshire.
It is part of the Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites UNESCO World Heritage Site, and lies at grid reference SU099685.
At 39.3 metres (129 ft) high, it is the tallest prehistoric man-made mound in Europe and one of the largest in the world;
similar in size to some of the smaller Egyptian pyramids of the Giza Necropolis.

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Paolo Peggi (aka Bracciodiferro)03-Dec-2017 17:55
Very nice work.VVV
Paolo
Ton T.02-Dec-2017 20:38
Wow! Interesting phenomenon and so beautiful photographed! V
carlogalliani25-Nov-2017 18:33
Beautiful image !
Yiannis Pavlis24-Nov-2017 13:35
Excellent simplicity ,depth light and mood
Ken Chambers ARPS22-Nov-2017 21:11
For more details please read this; http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-1324111/Silbury-Hill-mound-solved--It-accident.html
MarcViskens22-Nov-2017 21:06
nice composed Martin
well done
bill friedlander22-Nov-2017 20:54
A fine capture of the perfectly shaped mound, the light is just right. V
borisalex22-Nov-2017 13:33
Stunning formations! V
borisalex22-Nov-2017 13:33
Stunning formations! V
Buz Kiefer21-Nov-2017 18:15
Beautiful light and lovely details beneath a threatening sky. Very dramatic photo and fitting for such a site, Martin. Vote.
John Reynolds LRPS20-Nov-2017 20:18
Works well in this panoramic format. V.
Irene Wehrli20-Nov-2017 15:25
Fascinating - and how beautiful with those dark clouds...
Irene
Range View 19-Nov-2017 22:15
Interesting information about this intriguing hill, an excellent pano with gorgeous light. V
Barbara
Clarence King19-Nov-2017 14:53
Lovely panorama and interesting information. v
Colin Storey19-Nov-2017 12:43
Fantastic image of it, wonderful light and colours.
exzim19-Nov-2017 02:54
I remember Silbury, I knew a girl who lived near there
Walter Otto Koenig18-Nov-2017 17:45
Amazing image with this lgihting and tones. "V"
Alexander Kazakov18-Nov-2017 17:09
Beautiful! V
danad18-Nov-2017 16:42
Still so many things to learn about this occidental civilization ! A beautiful image with the superb light on the mound ...V.
Wintermeer18-Nov-2017 11:36
The sky looks great and the shadows are superb! ~V~
Yvonne18-Nov-2017 10:32
Wonderful lighting and very interesting story! v
Tom LeRoy18-Nov-2017 10:16
First time I've seen this. An excellent shot and description, Martin. V
chris morton18-Nov-2017 08:47
a wonderful bright image of it - do you know Adam Thorpe's meditations on it in book of same name?
joseantonio18-Nov-2017 05:16
spectacular capture of this historic place.V.
Don Mottershead18-Nov-2017 02:18
Ditto what Helen said Nicely presented with that cloudscape. V
Helen Betts18-Nov-2017 01:21
Beautiful capture and very interesting information. I had never heard of this. V.
Ken Chambers ARPS18-Nov-2017 00:59
I believe there was an archaeological dig here some years ago .But I can't remember the outcome, Martin
Graeme17-Nov-2017 23:49
Fantastic lighting and colours, Martin.V
globalgadabout17-Nov-2017 23:28
ace shot Martin...have only seen this site from a higher angle....the ground level shot, particularly in such wondrous light, is a revelation......V
Phillip Normanton17-Nov-2017 22:41
I imagine at least one body under there.
Johnny JAG17-Nov-2017 22:04
Lovely light
fotabug17-Nov-2017 21:58
Color and contrast make this beautiful
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