I see Middle-earth - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Laurinquë · 11-02-2009, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Eönwë

Wow! Those are some amazing pictures Lauri!

The first three look to me like a stonier version of Rohan, or possibly some of the wilderness in the North, and yes, the fourth does look like the Mountains of shadow to me as well.

I agree with Legate about the last three.

Great photography, Laurinquë!

Thank you! The 'Barrow-downs' pictures were taken at a place called Finger Mountain about 140 miles north of Fairbanks. And I am quite open to interpretations of the whereabouts of these pictures, do feel free to improve on my assumptions.

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Originally Posted by Aganzir

Lauri I'd rep you again for those photos but unfortunately I don't think I'm allowed. Very beautiful work. And now you've made up my mind for me to stop in Hawaii on my future round-the-world trip.

Thank you very much! And yes, you really should stop in for a visit there! There's no other place like it in the world.

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Originally Posted by Legate

Eugh! A TRUE plateau of Gorgoroth!! (The first one also made me think a bit of the desolation before Morannon. Posibly from a large part because of the rocks. The third could be a shot from the other side of the Gate, somewhere inside Udun. Ha, in other words: you are a bad photographer, Lauri, why did you not take a picture of the Black Gate, when it's obvious that it is just right there outside the frame)

Oh believe me, I would have but alas my camera ran out of battery right then. But perhaps this may interest you:

Ignore those annoying trees, they were just some Ents that were insisting on following me about and getting in the way of my picture.

Legate of Amon Lanc · 11-02-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Laurinquë

Oh believe me, I would have but alas my camera ran out of battery right then.

Ah, all right. Well, good warning for you for the next time - recharge your battery properly, or at least get some backup batteries!

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Ignore those annoying trees, they were just some Ents that were insisting on following me about and getting in the way of my picture.

Aren't they getting a bit too bold lately? I mean, attacking Isengard is one thing, but storming the Black Gate itself is quite a daring deed...

Anyway, very nice!! (if that is the proper word to use for the appearance of Mordor...)

skip spence · 11-08-2009, 10:12 AM

I see Old Man Willow, or at least his kid brother:

Lush · 11-12-2009, 04:54 PM

ZOMG

How'd I always overlook this cool thread?

There is an old cemetery next door that's Barrow Downs material, especially now that so many graves are completely overgrown.

I'll have to sneak in and take some pictures in the fog sometime.

It's a spooky place, but it ultimately gives off a good vibe. It has a calming effect on me when I stand by the fence and peer in. So maybe it's not too evil - or maybe the evil spirits are my kindred. Hardy har har.

alatar · 11-19-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Three is Company

Not far from the road meeting, they came on the huge hulk of a tree. It was still alive and had leaves on the small branches that it had put out round the broken stumps of its long fallen limps. But it was hollow, and could be entered by a great crack on the side away from the road. The hobbits crept inside and sat there upon a floor of old leaves and decayed wood.

Bêthberry · 11-19-2009, 08:25 PM

Awwww . . . and filled with cute little hobbits too.

TheGreatElvenWarrior · 01-20-2010, 08:57 PM

Alatar, that reminds me of Old Man Willow and its eating of hobbits.

11-08-2009, 10:12 AM	#3
skip spence shadow of a doubt Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Back on the streets Posts: 1,125	I see Old Man Willow, or at least his kid brother: __________________ "You can always come back, but you can't come back all the way" ~ Bob Dylan

11-12-2009, 04:54 PM	#4
Lush Fair and Cold Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the big onion Posts: 1,770	ZOMG How'd I always overlook this cool thread? There is an old cemetery next door that's Barrow Downs material, especially now that so many graves are completely overgrown. I'll have to sneak in and take some pictures in the fog sometime. It's a spooky place, but it ultimately gives off a good vibe. It has a calming effect on me when I stand by the fence and peer in. So maybe it's not too evil - or maybe the evil spirits are my kindred. Hardy har har. __________________ ~The beginning is the word and the end is silence. And in between are all the stories. This is one of mine~

11-19-2009, 08:25 PM	#6
Bêthberry Cryptic Aura Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 6,003	Awwww . . . and filled with cute little hobbits too. __________________ I’ll sing his roots off. I’ll sing a wind up and blow leaf and branch away.

01-20-2010, 08:57 PM	#7
TheGreatElvenWarrior Mighty Quill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Walking off to look for America Posts: 2,230	Alatar, that reminds me of Old Man Willow and its eating of hobbits. __________________ The Party Doesn't Start Until You're Dead.