Edge of Empire!
Part of Hadrians Wall marking the Northern limit of the once mighty Roman Empire. It was built on the orders of Emperor Hadrian to establish a formal frontier after several failed attempts to invade what is now Scotland. Work began in AD122 by Legions XX VALERIA, VI VICTRIX and II AUGUSTA.
The weather forecast had promised some wonderful evening sunshine. It was wrong! I had to make do with leaden rain filled skies.
This is one of the most dramatic sections of the wall. It hugs the edge of a series of volcanic crags in a rollercoaster ride of ups and downs. You can just see milecastle 39 in the dip. Much of the stone has been incorporated into the nearby farmhouses and villages and the remains of the wall stand at roughly shoulder height.
It’s a fabulous place to visit and let your imagination soar…...........
Here is a link to the Hadrian’s Wall National Trail website.
Northumberland National Park, UK
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Jared Revell
wonderful shot Rob.
The history behind this is amazing – thanks for sharing.
Sarah Gordon
wow!
TallGuy
A real beauty, the clouds are brilliant…
Roslyn Slater
Excellent work. Love the atmosphere.
Jane ONeill
This is a stunning shot – I love the atmospherics and you’ve captured the mood just brilliantly!!!!
ashroc
Wow, i think it looks great with the dark clouds
Rachel Patteson
Ooooh! Nice Shot!
Michael Oubridge
Fabulous capture of a part of our history
naturelover
Wowee!! Spectacular shot- loads of info – Brilliant work Rob!
Mishka Góra
I haven’t seen this part of the wall – simply stunning! Love what you’ve done with it!
Heather Rivet...
outstanding ..what a gorgeous spot..well done
Lensman2008
Well seen and shot, and with supporting info.
Squealia
Stunning capture, truly marvelous
Rosina Lamberti
What a great shot!
Charles Dobbs ...
Wow! Just fantastic!
Shelley Heath
Wonderful tones and composition … the moody sky really suits it.
Karen Harding
STUNNING. K
LindaR
what a visceral beauty ~ bravo my friend! xx
Ann Garrett
Stunning
Charlene Aycoc...
this is truly stunning.
dinghysailor1
a perfect capture of this astonishing and dramatic place!! marvellous work!!
sticky
Blimey this is spectacular x x x x
Sean Farragher
massive
dougie1
good one robert!
David Iori
Gorgeous image
Lois Romer
fantastic image.
Denis Dalby
A wonderful shot Rob. There is so much to see in this.
Gary L. Suddath
great shot and history to go with it
Lesley Hill
Wow, a Stunner!
Stewart Laker
Excellent shot great detail fantastic sky
Sigrid Kleinecke
Perfect – in every sense.
amarica
Thanks for the history on this. Great work, love it Rob
Peter Zentjens
Fantastic Rob, Love the sky and composition
elena7
amazing capture and great title!
joak
glad it was a dull day it fairly ads tae the atmosphere …well captured
adgray
Sir Robert !! HOW did I miss this ?????????
Wait … 9 days ago I was swamped by teenagers and incapable of getting anywhere near my PC!! – ok sorry that’s how :O)
But my daughter Gynnirox will love this! Her favourite movie is Clive Owen’s King Arthur! I can see her in another 6 years taking off with a pack on her back to go exploring and Conquering the world!! :O) This will be one place she will insist on seeing! Especially if she sees this picture [Showing her asap :O)]
I have a dream of going with her but I know I would only slow her down <) So I will live it through her – she can send me photos and postcards and I’ll read her journals.
Maybe one day I will see it for myself <)
here’s to hoping!
And I agree with Joak the moodiness of the atmosphere of such a blustery day adds to the majesty of the imperial attempt that you have captured so well. Thank you for again showing us the might of the daring of old that still remains :O)
Chookas! X♥X
Robert Hardy
Thanks ad, I’m sure you’d love it here, the atmosphere is superb…....as long as you (and/or daughter) visit early morning or late evening when it’s quiet. Just you, your imagination and the Curlews.
On weekdays rioting crocodiles of schoolchilderen are enforced to `enjoy’ it wonders by harassed teachers and at weekends it’s swamped with tourists.
James Nielsen
This is a superb photo. Stunning.
dorka31
Absolutely fantastic! Perfect composition.
anitaL
This stunning photo make me miss England all the more, so moving.
Cleburnus
Was up at that exact spot last March. Cold and blustery it was indeed. But awe inspiring.
Jackie Wilson
Fantastic image.love it!!!
Chintsala
HDR?
lanebrain phot...
Robert…Excellent Capture, Great Story and just a wonderful treatment! Very well done, this really makes me want to be there! Terry
David Friederich
This is such a beautiful landscape that totally captures the historical mood. I almost feel like a Roman legionnaire on duty. Love your description too, Robert. Fabulous work!
jesika
Super scene
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Scott d'Almeida
wonderful images
Deon Van Den Berg
great capture robert
steini
Great shot!
Mark Coward
Wonderfully atmospheric. I haven’t been up this way for a while now and this shot reminds me what I’m missing.
linmarie
I think about all the aching souls it took too build this masterpiece,, wonderful shot here,, peace and love LINMARIE