Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow

**Markulous** · 07-04-2008, 13:03

Arbor Low is said to be the finest Stone Age 'henge' monument in the North of England. 46 large and 13 smaller stones, arranged in a circle with a small group in the centre. All the stones are lying flat, whether originally so or pushed over later - One theory is by early Christians to 'de-sanctify' the site

Because they're all flat, it's difficult to really see properly tho' there is a raised embankment around the edge which gives some perspective. Set on top of a hill there's a good long view even if there isn't much in the way of elevations to see

Taken yesterday morning - advantage being that it's only a mile or so away

#1 Fox Tracks I
The full circle with the sun rising behind

Canon 350D, Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm, f/16, 1/40, ISO200 (oops!), tripod

#2 Rocks

Canon 350D, Sigma 10-20mm @ 12mm, f/16, 1/40, ISO100, tripod

#3 Shadows and Circle

Canon 350D, Sigma 10-20mm @ 18mm, f/16, 1/60, ISO100, tripod

#4 Fox Tracks II

Canon 350D, Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm, f/16, 1/125, ISO100, tripod

#5 Polarised Rocks

Canon 350D, Sigma 10-20mm @ 11mm, f/16, 1/30, ISO100, CP, tripod

All comments gratefully received!

JMitchell · 07-04-2008, 15:49

Like them all, really like the first one, love the second one. Very nice set

mr cat · 07-04-2008, 16:03

very nice...but you wanna check out Castlerigg stone circle...they're still standing..

**Markulous** · 07-04-2008, 18:26

Cheers for the comments!

But Castlerigg's more than a mile away from me!

morlandroger · 07-04-2008, 20:16

Very good Markulous. Looks to be a very atmospheric place. I will go to Castlerigg for you.

Only 20 mins drive from home.

b.van_der_dylan · 07-04-2008, 20:28

nice set but number 2 for me by far.

AQ · 07-04-2008, 21:56

Nice set

,
I prefer No. 1 as it shows the whole of the circle and that was the title. I do not like the foreground shadows and farm in the background for 3. The farm takes away the feeling of remoteness that 1 has.

No. 2 is a cracking picture of a rock

but it could be any rock. It is not obvious it is part of the circle.

BTW what is wrong with iso 200. Your camera cannot be that noisy

**Markulous** · 07-04-2008, 22:04

Thanks for the comments, guys!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anthraquinone

No. 2 is a cracking picture of a rock

but it could be any rock. It is not obvious it is part of the circle.

BTW what is wrong with iso 200. Your camera cannot be that noisy

LOL! Don't know anywhere else that has those stones in those positions - you could apply that argument to Stonehenge (even Castlerigg!)

Canon 350D - which, I have to say, is rather noisy!

simpbow · 08-04-2008, 00:13

Like them all Markulous,

good coloring of light on the snow, cant see any shadows or tracks did you take your platforms off?

**Markulous** · 08-04-2008, 06:57

LOL! Platforms off!

Actually, I was careful when I turned up that I didn't go tramping all over the place, so I got my shots of 'clean' snow before getting in amongst the stones. I hard that someone was there later that day trying to get photos but by then it was snowing again!

Sparkymark · 08-04-2008, 22:21

Second one for me - lovely set!

John F · 08-04-2008, 22:40

Very nice set of pictures. More than a mile hey thats a shame.

**Markulous** · 09-04-2008, 06:40

Appreciate the comments! Cheers!

P-E · 09-04-2008, 07:01

Well worth braving the cold

Sloeye · 09-04-2008, 08:21

Brrrr! Lovely, really atmospheric...but was the fox in #4 on a unicycle?

07-04-2008, 13:03	#1 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow Arbor Low is said to be the finest Stone Age 'henge' monument in the North of England. 46 large and 13 smaller stones, arranged in a circle with a small group in the centre. All the stones are lying flat, whether originally so or pushed over later - One theory is by early Christians to 'de-sanctify' the site Because they're all flat, it's difficult to really see properly tho' there is a raised embankment around the edge which gives some perspective. Set on top of a hill there's a good long view even if there isn't much in the way of elevations to see Taken yesterday morning - advantage being that it's only a mile or so away #1 Fox Tracks I The full circle with the sun rising behind Canon 350D, Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm, f/16, 1/40, ISO200 (oops!), tripod #2 Rocks Canon 350D, Sigma 10-20mm @ 12mm, f/16, 1/40, ISO100, tripod #3 Shadows and Circle Canon 350D, Sigma 10-20mm @ 18mm, f/16, 1/60, ISO100, tripod #4 Fox Tracks II Canon 350D, Sigma 10-20mm @ 10mm, f/16, 1/125, ISO100, tripod #5 Polarised Rocks Canon 350D, Sigma 10-20mm @ 11mm, f/16, 1/30, ISO100, CP, tripod All comments gratefully received! __________________ ~CanonCreativity + SigmaSurReality~ by ΜΛЯΚ

07-04-2008, 15:49	#2 (permalink)
JMitchell Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, England Posts: 3,520	Re: Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow Like them all, really like the first one, love the second one. Very nice set

07-04-2008, 16:03	#3 (permalink)
mr cat Getting Comfy Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: weardale Posts: 228	Re: Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow very nice...but you wanna check out Castlerigg stone circle...they're still standing..

07-04-2008, 18:26	#4 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Re: Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow Cheers for the comments! But Castlerigg's more than a mile away from me!

07-04-2008, 20:16	#5 (permalink)
morlandroger Forum Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lake District, North West England Posts: 518	Re: Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow Very good Markulous. Looks to be a very atmospheric place. I will go to Castlerigg for you. Only 20 mins drive from home.

07-04-2008, 20:28	#6 (permalink)
b.van_der_dylan Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 718	Re: Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow nice set but number 2 for me by far.

07-04-2008, 21:56	#7 (permalink)
AQ Forum Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 970	Re: Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow Nice set , I prefer No. 1 as it shows the whole of the circle and that was the title. I do not like the foreground shadows and farm in the background for 3. The farm takes away the feeling of remoteness that 1 has. No. 2 is a cracking picture of a rock but it could be any rock. It is not obvious it is part of the circle. BTW what is wrong with iso 200. Your camera cannot be that noisy

08-04-2008, 00:13	#9 (permalink)
simpbow Feet under the table Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 2,502	Re: Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow Like them all Markulous, good coloring of light on the snow, cant see any shadows or tracks did you take your platforms off?

08-04-2008, 06:57	#10 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Re: Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow LOL! Platforms off! Actually, I was careful when I turned up that I didn't go tramping all over the place, so I got my shots of 'clean' snow before getting in amongst the stones. I hard that someone was there later that day trying to get photos but by then it was snowing again!

08-04-2008, 22:21	#11 (permalink)
Sparkymark Quite Chatty Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 76	Re: Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow Second one for me - lovely set!

08-04-2008, 22:40	#12 (permalink)
John F Been here a while Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southwell, Nottinghamshire Posts: 390	Re: Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow Very nice set of pictures. More than a mile hey thats a shame.

09-04-2008, 06:40	#13 (permalink)
Markulous Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Peak District Posts: 9,691	Re: Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow Appreciate the comments! Cheers!

09-04-2008, 07:01	#14 (permalink)
P-E Loves the place Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sheffield, S.Yorkshire UK Posts: 7,505	Re: Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow Well worth braving the cold

09-04-2008, 08:21	#15 (permalink)
Sloeye New here Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 30	Re: Arbor Low Stone Circle - Snow Brrrr! Lovely, really atmospheric...but was the fox in #4 on a unicycle?

09-04-2008, 09:44	#16 (permalink)
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