Stonehenge Summer Solstice 2007 pictures |
Over 24,000 people celebrate the Summer Solstice 2007 at StonehengeWednesday
20th June found thousands of us wending our way that drizzly evening
across the Salisbury Plains, to gather together with Druids, Pagans
and King Arthur Pendragon within the mighty megaliths of Stonehenge. A bank of cloud descended during the early morning and unfortunately obscured the midsummer sunrise this year. The edge of the clouds had a reddish glow! A happy solstice was still had by all, despite the unpredictable British weather. Many brave souls were planning on continuing the party at Glastonbury Festival. |
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Here are some great Stonehenge Summer solstice pics from visitors to the site |
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Thanks
to Zebedee for
these brilliant 2007 photos |
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 First glimmer of light... |
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Approaching the Great Stones... |
Stone silhouettes looming... |
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Entering the first stone circle... |
Solitary stone... |
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 Doorways for giants... |
 Zebedee's first touch of the stones... | |
Three tiered stones... |
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How did they put those up there? |
 Waiting to pass through... |
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 Patiently anticipating as the drizzle subsides... |
 A glimmer of hope... |
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 A beautiful sunrise... |
 It's time to celebrate... |
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 United at the centre of Stonehenge... |
20-21 June 2007
- Stonehenge Summer Solstice After another half hour or so, we could see the Great Stones of Stonehenge looming out of the earth, as giant silhouettes in the darkness, before us. People of all ages, races, lifestyles and backgrounds gathered together underneath and around the Stones, sharing in the wonder of this special occassion. |
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Some people brought instruments, such as drums or horns, some dressed up, some danced and some cheered, some entertained others and some waited to be entertained. The only things needed were an open mind and empathy towards others, you could then be as individual as you wished to be, and still be welcomed into the unity of the Summer Solstice. There were gatherings of people smiling on the ground and people who were always on the move, taking in a different view and soaking up the atmosphere, and all in awe of this sacred place! Approaching the inner stone circle, there was just enough room to move (slowly), people were happily packed between the Stones waiting for the sunrise! The level of noise created by the large volume of people was incredible, and The Stones themselves were acting as a perfectly tuned amplifier of sound and spirit. A truly amazing
experience and a privilege to be there! |
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