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Artist: John Nelson
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16

Part of my 20 images that changed my portfolio set.

In this picture I was drawn to the spaces in the walls. I could not explain why or anything except that when I stood inside the broch and looked up I was humbled by the immense structure which encircled me and my eyes were drawn across to the 16 spaces in the frame. I hope you like it too.
Built in the Iron Age period this is Mousa Broch which stands alone on the small uninhabited island of Mousa in the Shetland Islands, Britains most northerly area. This is the best preserved broch in Europe and stands a full 13 metres tall. Awe inspiring history we can touch.

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Bits and Pieces , Creative, Talented, and Unknown, Dilapidated Buildings, Ebony and Ivory, Heritage in Stone, History, RB ALUMNI, Ruins, Ancient and Derelict Buildings, Rural Around The Globe, Shades of Grey, The Scots are Coming and United Kingdom Available for sale as

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andygibb

nice texture lines shapes and perspective
avionz

Great eye for an innovative and striking capture.
Yonmei

Very nice. Lovely texture. Gives an idea of the scale.
Fiona MacNab

Great texture, and I like how this gives a real sense of Mousa’s scale.
brian pendrey

nice shot john
John Nelson

Thanks everyone :)
K.D. Hemi

Great texture…the patterns are pretty cool!
David Elliott

great shot, gives a real feeling of perspective
Daniela Weil

I can almost feel what you are talking about, awesome find!
Catherine Davis

Love this photo. Great texture and the story makes me look again and I see what you mean!
budrfli

amazing structure! lovely texture and depth!
wendyL

love the textures and the contrast! very cool…........
John Nelson replied

Thank You Wendy
Zaldy Infante

brilliant shot
John Nelson replied

thanks Zaldy
Tom Gomez

Yep, I can see why you like this, I do too …
John Nelson replied

thanks tom
Lora

very beautiful, I like it:)
Tom Vaughan

wonderful image.. I like the gradient of light
Richard Murch

.. Great shot … a classic….
Nicole Zaichenko

I love the picture. The texture you have captured is great.
Tara Sheffer-A...

This is awesome! Very well seen and an excellent capture by you!!! Well done!!!
Paulette x

This is great John, has my vote for the history competition.
John Nelson replied

Thank You so much Paulette
Nat Hall

Ah, John!!!

I see you ventured on 60N… [hugs]..........Mousa Broch was voted Scotland’s Top Notch last summer… It is phenomenal and yes, I also like it in B&W :)))... Am chuffed you too decided to feature it in your portfolio :)))

N :))
John Nelson replied

Thanks Nat. This is my most favourited piece of work, has been featured on a couple of group pages and is currently being voted on in 2 competitions. I find it a fascinating building, in a wonderful location and a phenomenal piece of history. I look forward to returning to the Islands one day.
Nat Hall

Oh, wow – congratulations!
It is a fascinating construction indeed… Oh, i hope you return too :)))

N :)
Kelly J

Fantastic perspective!!
John Nelson replied

thanks Kelly, its a fave of mine and many others too.
Matthew Scotland

would love to spend a day at this site john, great capture
John Nelson replied

its a great island to visit and the short walk around gives an insight into life there and eventually you arrive at the magnificent broch. If you can Matthew you should find time, you will not be disappointed. Thank you.
Kathie Nichols

Great perspective John…well seen and captured…wow!
John Nelson replied

Thank you Kathie, this is one of my faves and I think it is the most faved image I have loaded onto the Bubble.
Sharon Perrett

Fantastic, love the shot, love the info, amazing structure
John Nelson replied

Thanks Sharon, glad you like this too :)
Stephen Thomas

Awesome photo!
Bruce Dickson

Great
John Nelson replied

Thank You Bruce. Your comment is very much appreciated.
Ron Quick

You nailed this to perfection-enjoy the texture of the wall and the line of holes draws the viewer upward into the light.
John Nelson replied

Thank You Kindly. One of my older portfolio images which is a favourite of many including myself.
H M Bascom

Very cool John. Excellent photograph.
John Nelson replied

One day Helen I hope to return there and retake to see if I have actually improved over time although this one will still be my first choice. Thank You.
Andrew Jones

thought provoking work, great image
John Nelson

Thanks Andrew, appreciate the time given to view and comment.