Well, here we all are. We made it to the all important 2012 Summer Solstice. Congratulations everyone.
Just six mini-months to go until the next Solstice. And then, hold tight! another spin around The Milky Way.
Oh, and Happy Birthday Luthien!
Sunset 16th June 2006
In 2006, a few days before the solstice, we were invited to attend a concert at Stonehenge. It fulfilled a lifelong dream of mine to visit the stones. Up close, the stones feel warm, alive, and friendly. I got out of my buggy for this pic.
I’m very fond of crows, and while there I made friends with this little fellow.
This was romanticized very simply on ‘windows paint’. I made two copies of my original photograph, with one image rendered out of focus. Then an easy process of judicious erasing and superimposing. And there it is. I hope you like.
©Francis Moloney:2006-2012.
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Amras888 
Thank you so much Francis. What a lovely birthday surprise, what a beautiful solstice day we haf at Stonehenge xxx
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You have moved me to tears today when I saw you had tweeted my story! You are the first person to pick it up, read through what happened..and then share on your own accord! It has been a lonely journey, but much learning on many levels. Thank you from my heart! Gretchen
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You are most welcome. Thank you for your heartfelt words. Your quest is a vital contribution towards a fair future . I wish you peace, success, and every happiness.
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Wonderful pictures and the perfect birthday gift.
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Wonderful picture of stonehenge!!!
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Thank you for your appreciation. Your work is extremely high quality.
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Thanks too!
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Great photos of a place I’d love to visit, must have been an amazing experience.
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