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A typical Orkneyish landscape
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As said in the title, a typical scene that can be seen in the Orkney Islands (particularly the Mainland Island): flat land, sheep, standing stones and the wet and misty North Atlantic weather.
Some info on Mainland Island from Wikipedia article:
The Mainland is the main island of Orkney, Scotland. Both of Orkney's burghs, Kirkwall and Stromness, lie on the island, which is also the heart of Orkney's ferry and air connections. The island is relatively densely populated and has much fertile farmland. The name 'The Mainland' is a corruption of the Old Norse 'Meginland'. Formerly the island was known as 'Hrossay' meaning 'Horse Island' in Old Norse. The island is sometimes called Pomona, or Mainland Pomona, however this name has never been used by Orcadians, and in fact stems from a seventeenth century cartographical error.
The bulk of The Mainland is west of Kirkwall. It is low-lying, but with coastal cliffs to the north and west and two sizeable lochs. This western section of the island contains numerous Neolithic and Pictish constructions. Those Neolithic constructions include the Ring of Brodgar and the cairn Maeshowe.
The eastern part of The Mainland is shaped like the letter "W", the easternmost peninsula being known as Deerness. To the south, causeways connect the island to Burray and South Ronaldsay via Lamb Holm and Glims Holm.
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that's a very interesting shot. i'm totally puzzled by the rock, which keeps my eyes on the photo. well done!
great picture, i would have liked some more contrast, though. and yes, this is typical orkney!!
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I can almost listen to Pink Floyd playing... ;) Good!!