Ha-Ha wall
This is the remnants of the Ha-Ha wall at the former Mayday hills Lunatic Asylum at Beechworth. This is on the insdie of the walls, which once circled some 25 hectares without a break. Not much of the wall remains these days, but it is a very haunting and intimidating construction.
A Ha-Ha wall is a high wall that is built in a ditch so it is not seen and does not spoil view of those residing within the walls. The people inside would think that there are no walls or fences to keep them in and if they escaped from their confines of the buildings, they would then come across the hidden wall… ha-ha!.
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Col Finnie
Excellent title and shot BF. (We got too many weeping walls.) Really like the tonal transitions in this.
Belinda Fraser replied
Thanks Col. I was blessed with a break in the rain and some supurb light to grab this one. Next time you are up in Bright you will have to duck across to Beechworth to play at the old asylum.
Col Finnie
Top tip BF. Haven’t checked that spot before.
rosedew
Love the textures…great composition
randomdumping
Nice shot. It is scary to think what those walls have seen.
Belinda Fraser replied
thanks Randomdumping, it is a fascinating place
john403
Man, how interesting. Maybe thye should call it the “wailing wall!” Wonderful photo, Belinda
Belinda Fraser replied
Thanks John… it seems to get very quiet near the wall, but strangely you never feel alone.
Michael Hurren
Ahhh Beechworth. I grew up in wangaratta, so I spent a fair bit of time up there.(Not at mayday hills : )
Beechworth can be a spooky place at times.
Cool pics.
Mick
Belinda Fraser replied
I am from Albury – originally, nice to find a neighbour!! The asylum is a great place for pics, which is probably why it is a very popular place for weddings, though I am not sure I would be keen to get married amongst a heap of ‘lunatic’ ghosts…. hehehe.
berndt2
love the way you’ve captured the flowing shape