The Ravens Have Left the Towers
The legend of these Ravens in the Tower of London is so important to the people of England that ten ravens (6 on duty and 4 young spares) are actually employed by the Tower of London at the expense of the British government, in return for their service. It was said that Charles II ordered their removal following complaints from John Flamsteed, the Royal Astronomer
However, they were not removed because Charles was then told of the legend that if the ravens ever leave the Tower of London, the White Tower, the monarchy, and the entire kingdom would fall (the London Stone has a similar legend).
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Clare Forder
Noooooooooo!! No leaving the tower! This shot’s kinda creepy – I like it!
Nathalie Chaput replied
Thank you Clare! Well… they have to leave it eventually!
Vikram Franklin
Yep – and the Tower of London would be right about here if you were standing and taking this pic!!
Brilliant conceptualisation and work again Nat!
Nathalie Chaput replied
Aww.. Thank you very much my friend!
Bradley Shawn ...
This legend does seem vaguely familiar. Such a brilliant piece. A wonderful post-apocalyptic image. So many textures and colours to draw you in and give you a sense of loneliness amongst the desolation. Really intriguing. Fantastic my friend.
Nathalie Chaput replied
Thank you my friend! Glad you like it!
walela
Fantastic! thanks for the history.
Nathalie Chaput replied
Thank you!
RavenSoul
AWESOME Work Nathalie
Nathalie Chaput replied
Thank you!! :-)
Tracey Mac
Amazing imagery, love the tones and mood, and the legend!
Nathalie Chaput replied
Thank you Tracey!
monocotylidono
Quoth the Raven: Nevermore!!!
But the raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only,
That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour.
Nothing further then he uttered – not a feather then he fluttered -
Till I scarcely more than muttered `Other friends have flown before -
On the morrow he will leave me, as my hopes have flown before.’
Then the bird said, `Nevermore.’
It’s so strange to see familiar sights, like the tower, transported into a world of fantasy! :-)
Nathalie Chaput replied
That is beautiful George.
Thanks my friend!
Songmistress
Yes, they clip their wings so that they can’t fly away. I keep bugging my husband to take me there so I can get pictures of them.
Great work here, Nathalie!
Nathalie Chaput replied
Thank you!
MagicalDecor
Love the image and the legend!
Nathalie Chaput replied
Thank you!!
Ursula Rodgers
Fantastic work Nathalie! I had no idea about that legend. Interesting stuff! :)
Nathalie Chaput replied
Thank you very much Ursula!
Angie Muccillo
Gorgeous work! :-)
Nathalie Chaput replied
Thank you!
Patrick Desmet
Well done nice work !
Nathalie Chaput replied
Thank you Patrick!
Shelly Hiebert
Interesting info and brilliant work Nathalie!
Nathalie Chaput replied
Thank you Shelly… I made the image and when i showed it to Vikram, he told me about the Legend!
Monika Juengling
Mysterious and beautiful!
Nathalie Chaput replied
Thank you!
Susan Weller
Awesome work!
Nathalie Chaput replied
Thank you Susan!
Stuart Thorpe
this is a bit good nathalie! very impressive work.
Nathalie Chaput replied
Thank you Stuart!