Friday, 8 July 2016

More Orkney Skies

Ah the joy of the first day back at work after a break.  By mid-morning I had lost all hope of ever seeing the sky again!  Oh well, there is always the next trip to look forward to, and the one after that to plan!

And there are always photographs as well.

These are some more Orkney skies.  They were all taken near Maeshowe on the mainland island.  As you can see, the place was descending into traffic chaos!






Maeshowe is a Neolithic chambered cairn and passage grave. It was probably built around 2800 BCE.  When you stand inside it, you get help but wonder what the term 'primitive society' really means - it also tends to make me think that much of what I thought I knew about the Stone Age is wrong!  Off to the bookshop I go!

You can find more sky shots at Sky Watch Friday.  SM
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22 comments:

  1. eileeninmd8 July 2016 at 04:05

    Hello, beautiful landscapes. I love the colors and scenery! Enjoy your day and the weekend ahead

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  2. TexWisGirl8 July 2016 at 06:48

    some lovely fence views, stewart!

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  3. Spare Parts and Pics8 July 2016 at 08:34

    LOL about traffic chaos! Looks like a really interesting place.

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  4. Lessandra8 July 2016 at 09:30

    Very pretty country. I am visiting Scotland right now. Might be an interesting place to tour through.

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  5. Nanda kumar8 July 2016 at 11:23

    Stunning captures of winding path

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  6. Lisa8 July 2016 at 13:07

    Wow! Too much traffic!
    Beautiful landscapes & colors.
    Lisa at Tales from the Love Shaque

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  7. Thomas Lee8 July 2016 at 14:43

    what a beautiful fence shot

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  8. Gemma Wiseman8 July 2016 at 14:45

    These landscapes have such dreamy beauty. Yes. Our winter worlds in Australia on the south eastern seaboard have been rather grey and wet...until this afternoon...I actually see some sun...

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  9. Lady Fi8 July 2016 at 15:26

    How incredibly beautiful!

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  10. Margaret Birding For Pleasure8 July 2016 at 17:15

    yes we photogragapheers are fortunate to be able ot look back and see out last trips. Now if I had to pick a favourite it would be the last one. well composed and interesting.

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  11. Lea8 July 2016 at 20:57

    Beautiful countryside!

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  12. Author R. Mac Wheeler8 July 2016 at 23:16

    Love your chaos.

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  13. DeniseinVA9 July 2016 at 00:38

    How very interesting Stewart. Pretty scenery. I would love to get out there one day.

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  14. David M. Gascoigne,9 July 2016 at 01:57

    Part of the fun of being a birder is planning the next trip. Put Canada on your list and I'll be happy to help you do some great birding here.

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  15. TheChieftess9 July 2016 at 06:12

    Ohhh...to have traffic like that!!!

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  16. Klara9 July 2016 at 06:26

    beautiful countryside. poor you with all that traffic jam :-)

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  17. This N That9 July 2016 at 09:05

    Lovely landscape..Clean and pure..Hope you found a book that satisfied your curiosity..Enjoy your weekend..

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  18. genie9 July 2016 at 09:19

    Were you able to walk in very far or was it blocked off? We visited quite a few in Ireland and they are absolutely fascinating.

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  19. NatureFootstep10 July 2016 at 07:19

    glad you got some blue skies :)

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  20. npmimages10 July 2016 at 07:56

    My response to the same visit is here:My Orkney story on Steller: https://steller.co/s/5u8Xv25hnCB

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  21. Optimistic Existentialist11 July 2016 at 17:44

    Some truly amazing skies...and that last photo is pure poetry, sir.

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  22. Sallie (FullTime-Life)13 July 2016 at 00:14

    Beautiful, except that heavy traffic is a real downer )).....and I boringly repeat this is the kind of country we would love to explore.

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