Stonehenge is the worlds’ most famous prehistoric monument. In 2004, Peter Marlow captured the prominent structure engulfed by the gloomy skies titled G.B England. Stonehenge. These enormous stones have stood high on the Salisbury Plains of Wilshire, England for over 5,000 years steeped in mystery and folklore. It’s true purpose, no one knows. Stonehenge’s weathered ruins are wrapped in ancient history and has many conspiracy theories looming in its ominous, dull skies.
The seemingly endless sky leaves room to speculate and ask questions. I believe Peter Marlow chose to do so on purpose; snapping the photograph so the empty sky fills more than half of the upper image. It is believed Stonehenge has some sort of mystical energy surrounding the stones and I think he wanted to focus your attention on the unknown. Drawing your eyes towards the grey abyss above the Stonehenge monument would lead any curious thinker to consider the many conspiracy theories to have been hypothesized. The mystery this photo …show more content…
Directing your eyes down to the lower middle of the icon stands an assemblage of roughly rectangular sculpted boulders. Some stones stand vertically with slabs relatively the same size laying horizontally across the top. Therefore, creating one set. There are multiple sets that appear to be positioned in the shape of a circle. As you analyze the colossal stonework, you come to notice the deep cracks and chips within the weathered monument and some of the fallen bedrock that has collapsed down to earth. Shadows are casted on to the stones in the background of the photograph emitting an old, antique vibe. Being exposed to mother natures’ harsh conditions for thousands of years, Stonehenge wears its battle wounds proudly as it stands on the bare plains of Salisbury to this day. You can feel and appreciate the senility of Stonehenge and its secrets held within the unpasteurized
The seemingly endless sky leaves room to speculate and ask questions. I believe Peter Marlow chose to do so on purpose; snapping the photograph so the empty sky fills more than half of the upper image. It is believed Stonehenge has some sort of mystical energy surrounding the stones and I think he wanted to focus your attention on the unknown. Drawing your eyes towards the grey abyss above the Stonehenge monument would lead any curious thinker to consider the many conspiracy theories to have been hypothesized. The mystery this photo …show more content…
Directing your eyes down to the lower middle of the icon stands an assemblage of roughly rectangular sculpted boulders. Some stones stand vertically with slabs relatively the same size laying horizontally across the top. Therefore, creating one set. There are multiple sets that appear to be positioned in the shape of a circle. As you analyze the colossal stonework, you come to notice the deep cracks and chips within the weathered monument and some of the fallen bedrock that has collapsed down to earth. Shadows are casted on to the stones in the background of the photograph emitting an old, antique vibe. Being exposed to mother natures’ harsh conditions for thousands of years, Stonehenge wears its battle wounds proudly as it stands on the bare plains of Salisbury to this day. You can feel and appreciate the senility of Stonehenge and its secrets held within the unpasteurized