They Come and Go

Paul Tupman

They Come and Go

Stonehenge is a prehistoric monument located in the English county of Wiltshire. One of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world, Stonehenge is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones. Archaeologists believe the standing stones were erected around 2200 BC and the surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC.

Some things will come and go. some will last an eternity…

This piece was nominated into the Pay it Forward Group by the wonderful Judith Winde.

This is what she had to say about it:

I would like to nominate the photo that made the biggest impact on me, and that is “They Come and Go” by Paul Tupman.. Having been to Stonehenge and experiencing the mysticism of its existence, seeing the enormity of the stones, and marveling at the monumental spirit and drive it took for whoever it was that constructed this wonder, I couldn’t imagine being able to convey the essence of Stonehenge with a photograph, but Paul Tupman proved me wrong. To me, his photo is truly a masterpiece!

You are too kind, Judith… Thank you.

They Come and Go belongs to the following groups:

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They Come and Go by Paul Tupman
They Come and Go by Paul Tupman
  • Halcyon007

    Halcyon007

    Wow, love the mood of this shot Paul. Those magnificent stones really dwarf those people (don’t tell me their cows standing up or I’m going to quit for the day!)

    The dark brooding image helps convey the magic that is this place and I just love your treatment of it – Quality, pure quality!

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    I love everything about this Paul – the composition is perfect and the love the perspective of the people – they look so small. What i love most of all is the darkness – brooding and threatening – just perfect!!!

  • Paul Tupman

    Paul Tupman

    Thank you so much Stuart and Deb.. I really appreciate those comments! And Stuart, you are just too funny today for your own good – the cows were actually just lurking out of shot, waiting to get their water slide out while the people weren’t looking!

  • Jamie Schwartz

    Jamie Schwartz

    Wonderful shot…. Haunting….

  • Halcyon007

    Halcyon007

    I’ve seen them do that! Most common sight when you’re hiding out in the country is two cows standing up having a chat. One shouts “Car!” and they’re both back on all fours, chewing the grass, the car drives past and they’re back on their hind legs again, talking about the price of milk and how the farmers are making the money whilst they do all the hard work.

    Have yet to witness the water slides though – Must be in the wrong part of the country

  • Paul Tupman

    Paul Tupman

    Haha! Well I say water slides, but actually, there is just one really well endowed cow stood at the top of the slide providing a milky alternative to the water! The cows love it and the bulls just watch on in awe! A sight to be seen and not read about!

  • Judith Winde

    Judith Winde

    Having had the great pleasure of visiting Stonehenge as a high school senior from Massachusetts in 1971, I can relate to this scene, but I’ve never seen a more hauntingly beautiful photo of Stonehenge than this one right here. The black & white/borderline sepia tint and overall darkness of this photo further emphasizes the mysterious past of Stonehenge. This is a masterpiece!!

  • Benjamin Scheurer

    Benjamin Scheurer

    Dramatic shot!

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Great shot!

  • knightingail

    knightingail

    wow this is a breathtaking shot of such a magnificent sight!

  • Ian James

    Ian James

    Great shot Paul this is a better view then I got when I stopped by a few years ago we refused to pay the over blown price so we saw it from a distance…Love the mood. Top marks

  • lex7

    lex7

    Interesting, I had a dream about Stonehenge last night ( I have never been there physically though). Your version is much more inspiring than what I saw in my dream.. I LOVE your composition, and the black and white is abosolutely wonderful. good work.

  • roybarry

    roybarry

    A superb and intense image, packed with depth, texture and tones.

    I really like this

  • Paul Tupman

    Paul Tupman

    Thank you all for your great comments on this..its a place I loved visiting and sharing here. :-)

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    wow! incredible image! love the darkness and the stormy sky – love how there are people in it to see the scale of this amazing place…

  • Zigga

    Zigga

    Wonderful atmosphere & tones. This image tells a wonderful story & has a great sense of mystery & history!!! Stunning work!

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    Simply amaaaazing work here, Paul. The tones (always!) the mood..and capturing
    the people in it are just the right touch to connect the out of reach past with the present.
    That’s what it makes me feel. Gorgeous…....!

  • Craig Hender

    Craig Hender

    Stunning B&W, and the composition is superb.

  • coffeebean

    coffeebean

    Sensational work, just absolutely stunning

  • Graham Dean

    Graham Dean

    Makes me think how tiny we are your small people in this eerie vast landscape with huge rocks. Fabulous work of art.

  • Marion Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    A fantastic atmospheric image, has an almost menacing feel, as if something is lying in wait for them.

  • Eyal Nahmias

    Eyal Nahmias

    A well done image of a world famous location but from a POV that is not so common.I like how you incorporated the human element and the landscape in a beautiful b/w image. A wonderful addition to the Human & Nature group.

  • pmistric

    pmistric

    Great work. I love the moody treatment you gave it. Seems like the people were gathered around shaking rain sticks….great storm clouds.

  • sunchaser

    sunchaser

    Never seen it quite like this. Beautiful..

  • studiofascino

    studiofascino

    beautiful treatment on this one! so well done

  • Matt Hurrell

    Matt Hurrell

    Wonderfully moody. Nice work!!

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Beautiful photo.

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    U have NO idea what this image has to do with a water slide… but it is gorgeous nonetheless!!! ;)

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    hmmm….you must have snuck this one in under the radar, Paul…..what a fabulous capture!!!

  • Wanda Lechene

    Wanda Lechene

    great capture i love the treatment and the mood well done

  • Steven Sandner

    Steven Sandner

    Cool, love the details and framing! brilliant work!

  • docophoto

    docophoto

    magnificent, so dark and menacing.

  • Dave Aarons

    Dave Aarons

    Excellent work, you can really see how big they are with the people in the background. What an amazing place

  • midzing

    midzing

    fantastic atmosphere,,,, well done

  • igotmeacanon

    igotmeacanon

    very atmospheric b+w, i would love to take some snaps of this place, but theres always too many people

  • salsbells69

    salsbells69

    Divine image!! Congratulations on being accepted into the Pay it Forward Group :))

  • Paul Tupman replied

    Thanks so much salsbells69… I really appreciate your comment and the nomination into the group really made my day! :-)

  • Margaret Barry

    Margaret Barry

    Magnificent work!

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida 8 days ago

    excellent,

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