Image of Silbury Hill (Artificial Mound) by thesweetcheat

Silbury before a cloudy Midwinter sunset, from Waden Hill.

Image credit: A. Brookes (22.12.2016)

thesweetcheat Dec 22, 2016

Howburn Digger Dec 22, 2016 21:44

I've never been to Silbury (but I have been to me... sorry.. I couldnae help myself...). I've seen hunners of pictures of it. Somehow this slightly blurry, weirded-out sunset pic is the coolest, most atmospheric and panoramically righteous Silbury pic I think I've ever seen. This is great.

I think I'll go and see this place in 2017.

thesweetcheat Dec 22, 2016 22:05

Thank you! The sunset was a write-off at the Sanctuary, then heading to West Kennett avenue I saw a glow over the shoulder of Waden and rushed up to see if there was going to be a bit of a sunset after all. As I got to the top a red kite came and checked me out, then hung, still, in line with Silbury. A perfect moment. The picture doesn't do it justice but it's the best I could get.

Get yourself there.

tjj Dec 22, 2016 23:24

I almost missed this Alken. You were there today? I went through Avebury this morning on the 49 to meet up with friend in Devizes. It was such a beautiful morning - flocks of fieldfares in the fields and sheep enjoying the sunshine. It actually felt very Solsticey and I really, really wanted to get off at Avebury (hardly anyone there this morning). I will never get tired of seeing Silbury and Avebury but probably take it a bit for granted.

Ps: When red kites turn up it always feels a bit magic - but mind you wrens have the same effect too.

Great photo!

thesweetcheat Dec 23, 2016 07:56

Yes, went yesterday for the first time this year. It was beautiful weather, I walked from Oare up onto Pewsey downs, west to Knap Hill and Adam's Grave, then north along the Ridgeway to the Sanctuary. The sun set as I reached the northernmost stone of WKA.

thelonious Dec 23, 2016 08:16

Wonderful feel to this one TSC. Sounds a lovely walk.

tjj Dec 23, 2016 10:13

Just out of interest did you get on the 49 bus at around 6.00pm. I was on that bus and two or three people got on at Avebury ... :)

drewbhoy Dec 23, 2016 11:22

Nice one ma loon. Nice vibes in this photo, excl :-)

thesweetcheat Dec 23, 2016 14:21

Thanks DB :)

No tjj I was on the 16:37 :)

postman Dec 23, 2016 21:41

Woo that turned out well.

I went the day after.

thesweetcheat Dec 23, 2016 22:47

Good grief. So close!

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