Friday, 11 January 2008

Excursion to Callanish

Went on the 4pm bus to Callanish this afternoon, to photograph the war memorial there. It is marked "East Loch Roag War Memorial", because it encompasses the villages along East Loch Roag, namely Breasclete, Callanish and Garynahine. The phrase "Gus an Bris am Latha" means Until the Day Breaks. This is a common phrase on gravestones in Lewis, and refers to the religious belief that the Dead will be Resurrected on the Youngest Day. Bear in mind that people in Lewis are deeply religious, and although I have my personal questionmarks over some aspects of it, you can only respect that.

On arrival at Callanish, it was 4.35pm and the light began to fail. Does give rise to some interesting pics, but as time wore on, I had to start to use flash. Don't normally do that. Surprised a few sheep. Bus back came at 5.10pm.
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11 comments:

  1. Anonymous11 January 2008 at 23:50

    A bit eery strolling around at night....
    Linda :)

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  2. Anonymous12 January 2008 at 00:44

    I love picture # 10!  Beautiful!  Dark by 5....wow...

    Those are some serious horns on that ram...good thing you're on opposite sides of the fence.  They don't wander home for the night?

    .........I'm in love with that stone wall in picture 17, too!  and I rather like the Callanish Stones photographed at night...gives them a whole different feel than in daylight...

    ~Amy

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  3. Anonymous12 January 2008 at 01:57

    Guido, wonderful pictures. Makes me want to visit the area, Bill

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  4. Anonymous12 January 2008 at 02:03

    Hi Guido!
    Those pictures are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing them with us all. Sometimes I just can't believe where you live....such an adventure my friend :)

    Huggers,
    Gayla

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  5. Anonymous12 January 2008 at 04:10

    I second comment number one.I love the pictures but need to be home before it's dark.So happy you can manage to catch the bus home and you havn't to walk around there, when it is so lonely, but even at that , so beautiful too.Tranquillity another world to me these places.I love them.Take Care God Bless Kath astoriasand http://journals.aol.co.uk/astoriasand/MYSIMPLERHYMES

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  6. Anonymous12 January 2008 at 04:18

    BEAUTIFUL pictures!
    Lori

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  7. Anonymous12 January 2008 at 05:19

    I liked the sheep at dusk that was a good outline, and I like the one where you startled the two sheep!  They looked as if they were being naughty or something!  thank you for sharing...

    be well,
    Dawn
    http://journals.aol.com/princesssaurora/CarpeDiem/

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  8. Anonymous12 January 2008 at 13:28

    Great photos, as always.  My favorite was 26, sheep at dusk.  Lovely.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend...
    Joyce

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  9. Anonymous12 January 2008 at 21:23

    Great pictures, as usual, Guido!!  The war memorial is so attractive and looks so well cared for.  The Callanish Stones look like gravestones.  Could that be their purpose?

    Have a great day!!

    Frances

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  10. Anonymous12 January 2008 at 21:41

    Great shots Guido ~ the memorial is lovely, it looks so well maintained.  I loved the shot of the sheep at dusk and #18  is so dramatic with the little light in the window.  Nice.
    Lisa

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  11. Anonymous12 January 2008 at 21:41

    Great shots Guido ~ the memorial is lovely, it looks so well maintained.  I loved the shot of the sheep at dusk and #18  is so dramatic with the little light in the window.  Nice.
    Lisa

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