Friday, 23 January 2015

The coming storm / Rain from the Tor

Glastonbury Tor is a famous landmark on the Somerset Levels in the south-west of England.  The stepped Tor (hill) is capped with the single tower of St Michael's Tower.

The Tor was part of the backdrop of my childhood - and is also the centre of much myth relating to King Arthur, various forms of 'Earth Magic' and even has links back to very early Christianity.

Some people climb it to gain insight. Some people climb it to put them in touch with nature, and spend the whole time seeing fantasy.

I climbed it for the view.

Physics was rolling a back of cloud over there levels towards us and by the time we were back at the bottom of the hill it was raining.

The truth may seem prosaic, but it is often beautiful.




You can find more skies at Sky Watch Friday.  SM
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25 comments:

  1. Montanagirl23 January 2015 at 00:52

    Wow, that's some beautiful photography, and a "mind-bending" view!!

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  2. Rustic Vintage Country23 January 2015 at 01:04

    Nearly got there last week. But weather said no!! Try again later in the year.

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  3. Marcia23 January 2015 at 01:16

    Simply lovely. I was reminded of the fields we saw in the Cotswolds, delineated by shrubs and thickets for centuries.

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  4. Marcia23 January 2015 at 01:17

    Why is Blogger saying that I posted my comment on the 23rd? It's Thursday the 22nd right now! Hmm?

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  5. FOREST SNAPPER23 January 2015 at 01:22

    IT'S a great part of the uk.

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  6. Author R. Mac Wheeler23 January 2015 at 01:50

    imagine the scene 500 years ago, with trees flowing into the horizon.

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  7. Mary Hone23 January 2015 at 02:07

    Wow, that is beautiful. What a great view.

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  8. Irma23 January 2015 at 02:30

    Hi Stewart,
    Beautiful scenery, beautiful picture.
    Best regards, Irma

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  9. eileeninmd23 January 2015 at 02:41

    It does have a beautiful hill, well worth the climb! Great shots. Have a happy weekend!

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  10. Anonymous23 January 2015 at 02:55

    Gorgeous part of the UK! Lovely shots.

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  11. Sylvia K23 January 2015 at 03:15

    What incredibly beautiful captures, Stewart!! And, yes, definitely worth the climb! Thanks for sharing the beauty!!

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  12. John @ Beans and I on the Loose23 January 2015 at 03:19

    Like you, I'd climb it for the view. Worth every step it appears.

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  13. TexWisGirl23 January 2015 at 04:05

    it's lovely.

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  14. Margaret Birding For Pleasure23 January 2015 at 04:38

    Two great shots of the beautiful countryside.

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  15. Revrunner23 January 2015 at 04:47

    Nice "backdrop"!

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  16. Bas.23 January 2015 at 05:09

    Wat een geweldig mooi vergezicht.

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  17. A Colorful World23 January 2015 at 05:55

    Such a wonderful view! Well, I envy you being from that area! I read a lot about King Arthur and his prehistoric connections (there are some!) after I got interested in archaeoastronomy! Oh how I'd love to see all this for myself!!!!

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  18. amanda23 January 2015 at 08:59

    I like that you climbed it for the view. :)
    Quite a backdrop for a childhood!

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  19. Brian King23 January 2015 at 10:52

    Gorgeous landscapes!

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  20. Linda W.23 January 2015 at 14:35

    Wonderful panoramic shots! What a view!

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  21. thewovenspoke24 January 2015 at 01:15

    Wonderful view, it looks like a very peaceful place to be if not for threatening storms :)

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  22. maryaustria25 January 2015 at 05:05

    What a view! A gorgeous scenery!

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  23. Adam Tilt26 January 2015 at 00:31

    Only ever seen the Tor from afar but these views may mean I have to get a little closer next time.

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  24. Bethany Carson27 January 2015 at 04:00

    Love the view!

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  25. Liz31 January 2015 at 12:46

    Such beautiful lanscape! I bet it's divine with blue skies.

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