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Wayland's Smithy

Long Barrow

Wayland's Smithy (Long Barrow) by ginger tt Waylands Smithy at noon. I would like to dedicate this picture to my friend and contributor to this site, Wysefool who passed away recently after a short illness. He loved the Rudge and the Smithy in particular.
ginger tt Image Credit: Gingertrailertrash
Posted by ginger tt
29th September 2011ce
Edited 30th September 2011ce
NB: Unless otherwise stated, this image is protected under the copyright of the original poster and may not be re-used without permission.

Comments (11)

Nice... this and Moss's '06 shot probably sum up the place best for me. GLADMAN Posted by GLADMAN
29th September 2011ce
Lovely photo, it always has a wow factor in autumn, it's a very striking long barrow, though 'restored' of course...

Edit; Apologies, did not read the words - very sad news about Wysefool...
moss Posted by moss
30th September 2011ce
Oh my goodness! Just seen this and I'm not sure its been picked up by people. I remember Wysefool's contributions to this site. Am very sorry to hear this news.
tjj Posted by tjj
30th September 2011ce
Sad news, all the best to you and the relatives. drewbhoy Posted by drewbhoy
30th September 2011ce
Very, very sad indeed...

I always enjoyed Wysefool's input. He was one of the good guys.

My heart goes out to anyone who knew him.

G x
goffik Posted by goffik
30th September 2011ce
Terribly saddened at the news of Wysefool's untimely death. I met him a couple of times: he was a real gentleman. Much love to his friends and family. J x Jane Posted by Jane
1st October 2011ce
Sad news, and so difficult to know what to say. A haiku by Kobayashi Issa (written on the death of his daughter) springs to mind. So, for Wysefool and lost stoneheads everywhere...

The world of dew
Is a world of dew
And yet, and yet...

Tsuyu no yo wa
tsuyu no yo nagara
sari nagara

露の世は
露の世ながら
さりながら
Littlestone Posted by Littlestone
1st October 2011ce
Shows how powerful the image is, didn't catch the dedication either.

Wysefool.... the name alone makes me chuckle whenever I come across his posts. Let alone the photo. Don't take yourself too seriously, have a laugh, yet know what you're talking about. Yeah, it fits what I've read, and is something for all of us to aspire to, methinks.
GLADMAN Posted by GLADMAN
1st October 2011ce
So sorry to hear of Wysefool's passing. Condolences to all affected.
That's a nice dedication.
Best wishes,
TE.
The Eternal Posted by The Eternal
1st October 2011ce
GingerTT, it's great to have you back posting stuff here, I'm sorry though these pics are due to such sad news. All the best to you. thesweetcheat Posted by thesweetcheat
2nd October 2011ce
Thanks :) ginger tt Posted by ginger tt
3rd October 2011ce
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