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UK - England - Autumn Afternoon on Hadrian's Wall - UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hadrian's Wall (Latin: Vallum Aelium, "Aelian Wall") was a defensive fortification in Roman Britain. Begun in AD 122, during the rule of emperor Hadrian, it was the first of two fortifications built across Great Britain, the second being the Antonine Wall, lesser known of the two because its physical remains are less evident today. The wall was the most heavily fortified border in the Empire. In addition to its role as a military fortification, it is thought that many of the gates through the wall would have served as customs posts to allow trade and levy taxation.
Reasons for the construction of the wall vary, and the exact explanation has never been recorded. However, a number of theories have been presented by historians, primarily centering around an expression of Roman power and Hadrian's policy of defense before expansion. For example, on his accession to the throne in 117, Hadrian had been experiencing rebellion in Roman Britain and from the peoples of various conquered lands across the Empire, including Egypt, Judea, Libya, Mauretania. These troubles may have had a hand in Hadrian's plan to construct the wall, and his construction of limes in other areas of the Empire, but to what extent is unknown.
A significant portion of the wall still exists, particularly the mid-section, and for much of its length the wall can be followed on foot by Hadrian's Wall Path or by cycle on National Cycle Route 72. It is the most popular tourist attraction in Northern England. It was made a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Hadrian's Wall was 80 Roman miles (73 statute miles or 120 km) long, its width and height dependent on the construction materials which were available nearby. East of River Irthing the wall was made from squared stone and measured 3 metres (9.7 ft) wide and five to six metres (16–20 ft) high, while west of the river the wall was made from turf and measured 6 metres (20 ft) wide and 3.5 metres (11.5 ft) high. This does not include the wall's ditches, berms and forts. The central section measured eight Roman feet wide (7.8 ft or 2.4 m) on a 10-foot (3.0 m) base. Some parts of this section of the wall survive to a height of 10 feet (3.0 m).
I wanted to visit Hadrain's wall for a long time and finally I had a chance to walk along this incredible place that is equally impressive as a human effort and natural sight. I purposely picked this shot with a couple walking along the wall to give the scene true scale.
Camera Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Lens: 70.00 - 200.00 mm; Focal length: 180.00 mm; Aperture: 5.6; Exposure time: 1/250 s; ISO: 100
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Fraser McCallum (6 months ago | reply)
This is the kind of level I'd die to get to Lucie. Such an amazing shot, perfectly exposed and composed, and just breathtaking in its descriptive beauty.
UrbanMescalero (6 months ago | reply)
Lovely composed image, people walking by the wall make great addition
Derek Toye (6 months ago | reply)
Excellent view here. Love the light and colors.
Dani℮l (6 months ago | reply)
Absolutely fabulous, the depth in the photo is real nice...!
pakopep (6 months ago | reply)
Espectacular trabajo!
Thomas_M. (6 months ago | reply)
Fine light and shadows, like the decent colors!
Alshmemri Photography's (6 months ago | reply)
Absolutely beautiful and gorgeous captured.
Sam Antonio Photography (6 months ago | reply)
I had to chance to visit back in 2003. Weather was terrible but the wall was amazing!
Doctor Syntax (6 months ago | reply)
Superb.
The figures are perfect.
neimon2 (6 months ago | reply)
beautiful capture, wonderful tones
@ires (6 months ago | reply)
marvellous!
SunyFLx4 (6 months ago | reply)
Amazing sight! Such beautiful countryside and yes, the people in your image give it a true sense of size, excellent!
Gregor Samsa (6 months ago | reply)
great sense of freedom here!
johan.pipet (6 months ago | reply)
great capture!
MD_MC (6 months ago | reply)
Rating: ★★★★★
Excellent shot!
mapmyphoto (6 months ago | reply)
Super shot of Hadrian's Wall, would be lovely if you could share this location or others onwww.mapmyphoto.co.uk Thanks.
Oleksa Haiworonski (6 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
Surreal McCoy (Alvin Brown) (6 months ago | reply)
Wow! Very nice shot with a great perspective!
Patrick Mayon (6 months ago | reply)
wow ... I travelled to see that wall but I was disappointed because it wasn't interesting at all. Of course it's a long wall and you found a sweet spot ! Once again I'm impressed.
Memo Vasquez (6 months ago | reply)
Espectacular!!
Polimo (6 months ago | reply)
Wonderful shot, Lucie!
Ray's Photostream."Trying to catch up" (6 months ago | reply)
The two people in this shot give the landscape great perspective.
felipeylavida (6 months ago | reply)
que colores!! felicitaciones!
Bonuel (6 months ago | reply)
very nice!!!
Hantolin (6 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
Besser (6 months ago | reply)
It's a wonderful photo, but I think the breif historical summary is even better. Thank you for showing this beautiful place. Maybe same day I will go there too.
Heliófilo (6 months ago | reply)
Lovely. Simply awesome
Kostas Petrakis (6 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!
Collin Key (6 months ago | reply)
wonderful
t3mujin (6 months ago | reply)
Love those shadows
-Sami (6 months ago | reply)
Beautiful highlights/shadows!
Mónica Etcheverry (6 months ago | reply)
guauu, terrific landscape!!!love the green tones and lightness....spectacular view
calvin89 (6 months ago | reply)
Wow~ Excellent shot.
Seen in my contacts' photos.
salah7 al-marta (6 months ago | reply)
great shot!!
Edward Yd (6 months ago | reply)
Awesome!
Arpad Lukacs Photography (6 months ago | reply)
Such a vivid and wonderful image!
Arpad
samyaoo 山姆搖 (6 months ago | reply)
Awesome!
© ibrahim (6 months ago | reply)
awesome
Last Chance [ мs.н ] (6 months ago | reply)
Wonderful!!!
Denis Collette...!!! (6 months ago | reply)
Simply irresistible...!!! Ü
PHOTOROTA (6 months ago | reply)
Awesome.
Ben124. (6 months ago | reply)
What an amazing photo!
The light in this one is great and the different colours in the beautiful landscape makes this photo stand out.
I very much like the way you have capture this place.
phginlon (6 months ago | reply)
Great shot.
kingsriram (6 months ago | reply)
Stunning..
pepebarambio (6 months ago | reply)
Excelente
bachmont (6 months ago | reply)
Bonito paisaje.
Dato' Prof. Dr. Jamaludin (6 months ago | reply)
I pick this photograph to be on the cover of National Geographic
National Geographic: Are You Good Enough?
Robert Wilson Photography (6 months ago | reply)
Stunning view, the two people add a sense of scale.