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kyricom says:
Cool shot... like the signpost, although it may steal some of the focal point
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Tower of Hercules - created by mqtrf
Through the millennia many mythical stories of its origin have been told. According to a myth that blends Celtic and Greco-Roman elements, the hero Hercules slew the giant tyrant Geryon after three days and three nights of continuous battle. Hercules then—in a Celtic gesture— buried the head of Geryon with his weapons and ordered that a city be built on the site. The lighthouse atop a skull and crossbones representing the buried head of Hercules’ slain enemy appears in the coat-of-arms of the city of Corunna.
Another legend tells that King Breogán, the founding father of the Galician Celtic nation, constructed here a massive tower of such a grand height that his sons could see a distant green shore from its top. The glimpse of that distant green land lured them to sail north to Ireland. A colossal statue of Breogán has been erected near the Tower.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tower_of_Hercules
(5 years and 2759 days ago)
FallingHorse says:
I might have cropped it just above the 'green thing' in the bottom right corner - otherwise .. love it.
dlanswayne says:
love it..... 
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The Tower of Refuge - created by Heathcliffe
The structure was built upon the reef on the orders of Sir William Hillary (who helped to found the Royal National Lifeboat Institution) in 1832. After several shipwrecks upon the semi-submerged rock, he wanted a refuge for survivors until help could arrive. Sir William, who personally contributed a high proportion of the costs, secured a substantial number of public contributions for funding the building. The owner of the private islet was persuaded to give their permission for the refuge. After its construction, the building was stocked with provisions such as bread and fresh water for any shipwrecked persons. The tower originally housed a bell for summoning of help.
The refuge, which was built to look like a castle, was designed by local architect John Welch who was also responsible for the design of other landmark buildings in the Isle of Man
The tower derives its name from a poem by Wordsworth: COMPOSED OR SUGGESTED DURING A TOUR IN THE SUMMER OF 1833 XV ON ENTERING DOUGLAS BAY, ISLE OF MAN "Dignum laude virum Musa vetat mori."
THE feudal Keep, the bastions of Cohorn, Even when they rose to check or to repel Tides of aggressive war, oft served as well Greedy ambition, armed to treat with scorn Just limits; but yon Tower, whose smiles adorn This perilous bay, stands clear of all offence; Blest work it is of love and innocence, A Tower of refuge built for the else forlorn. Spare it, ye waves, and lift the mariner, Struggling for life, into its saving arms! Spare, too, the human helpers! Do they stir 'Mid your fierce shock like men afraid to die? No; their dread service nerves the heart it warms, And they are led by noble HILLARY. (5 years and 2760 days ago)
MossyB says:
What a fascinating story behind the photo!
I find most fascinating, the footnote to the story.
"Coincidently since the building of the Tower of Refuge and up till the present day no ships have founded on the rocks..."
friiskiwi says:
very moody photo, well done.
Artifakts says:
Wonderful shot ! Good luck author !
captgeo says:
Awesome shot... so you live on Isle of Man?
author says:
Yes I live on the little Isle of Man. I'm really lucky to have such lovely scenery to photograph.
captgeo says:
I bet!! Very lucky indeed!! Great shot!
kyricom says:
Very nice shot... the seaweed (or whatever) in the foreground adds a lot. Almost looks like a dragon could come flying through. 
whimsicalb says:
wonderful photo. You are why I did not enter my photo in this contest. It will be hard to beat. Well done.
dlanswayne says:
Amazing stuff.Great work. 
AvilaVIP says:
That's an amazing image.
AvilaVIP says:
That's an amazing image.
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Church bell tower - created by annarib
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