Snaefell is the tallest mountain on the Isle Of Man, and again named by our Viking friends. In the photo it's the middle mountain, the one with the TV masts on. It's in perspective, ie far away and this is the view from Ramsey. Below is the Wiki link with the stats, links, and view of the railway tram which takes you to the summit should you not want to walk that far.It is true on a very, very clear day you can see the UK, the sea below, and the heavens above. A great place to survey the Island as the Vikings would have seen it. It also takes on a very magical spooky feeling when a fog or mist descends. I took this view with the Barrule peeking through on the left and on the right the start of Skyhill so you would see how the Vikings would have viewed it from Ramsey free of modern housing and shops and business premises. I can see all this from my house either front or back. Therefore I am always under the shadow of the Vikings.
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What a sky full of clouds!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful landscape.
Great picture..I love the composition
ReplyDeleteI love those clouds atop the mountain! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy SWF picture is posted HERE.
Hope you could drop by, too! Thanks!
Babooshka: I really like the first photo of the Sky and mountains.
ReplyDeleteThat's a funny name for a mountain! Beautiful photograph :)
ReplyDeleteSo that is Snaefell! No snow then?
ReplyDeleteDrama and magic in the clouds.
Magnificent scene and beautiful heaped up clouds! Personally, I think I would probably be too scared to go by train up to the summit, but what a fantastic idea. What an amazing view to have from your house!
ReplyDeleteGreat cloud formation
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying the viking scenario. The links from my country to yours are many and varied. The clouds show much drama.
ReplyDeletethese are beautiful captures!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely, broody clouds! Great Sky Watch. I enjoyed the narrative information you provided. You live in a very interesting place. I popped down to read about Godred Croven and King Olaf for a bit. I think I have to come back to take it all in. You have a wonderful blogsite.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing photograph!
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking view!
ReplyDelete"Louis" is checking in late here. He somehow missed Thursday's post. Better late than never....
ReplyDeleteAppropriately brooding sky for today's edition of Viking News!
Pretty sky and nice view
ReplyDeleteThat's quite an impressive view from your house!
ReplyDeleteInteresting that so much history is known about the sle of Man and that so much of it involves the Vikings.
ReplyDeleteThat sky above Snaefell is just a thing of beauty to behold. So glad you shared it for SWF - or for any day for that matter.
ReplyDeleteSuch a turbulent sky seems so appropriate for a Viking mountain. Very impressive photo. Must be nice to sit at the cafe & watch the sky for a while.
ReplyDeleteYou have had a terrific week of Viking posts! The view in this photo is just beautiful. And, as always, your skies such great colors!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky watch shots! Very informative writeup too.
ReplyDeletethat sure is a great view accompanied by excellent commentary! thank you.
ReplyDeleteHI B....this is an awesome shot! and I love your title....very very nice....
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the history which goes with your photographs. The clouds in this image are magnificent.
ReplyDeleteSplendid sky, wonderful picture for Sky Watch!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind comment.
Beautiful landscape. The clouds over the mountains... just awesome.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. You mentioned the mountains in Iceland. The pictures look like Iceland, and the name was familiar (I've been there several times), so I had to look Isle of Man up to see exactly where it is.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog. I wouldn't have found yours so quickly if you hadn't.
Just beautiful clouds and SWF photos!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent sky. Beautiful and foreboding.
ReplyDeleteHappy SWF.
Gary
Bodge's Bulletin
excellent post again. fantastic sky
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to see all those kingdoms from that mountain. And thanks for the new viking information! Thanks also for the visit.
ReplyDeleteA true Island sky. Very fine picture.
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed this Viking week. I have a very strong interest in all things Viking as I have Norwegian in my genes on my fathers side and he is called Olaf too. I of M looks so delightful through your eyes.
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing us Snaefell (Snowfjell?) More information I didn't know. It would be a pleasure to walk up that mountain, and then take the train back down. Must be a marvellous view.
ReplyDeleteKeep it up!
I too have enjoyed this week.
ReplyDeleteI'm back ...
ReplyDeleteOh no, cried blog world ... he's back!
But guess what, I'm so happy. If I didn´t rejoin SWF I would never have the chance to see these great photos!
Thank you for getting Sky Watch in with your Viking series.. I will be back to read through this post again later and catch up on the one I missed yesterday..
ReplyDeleteI read you comment and thoughts on Friday being dropped... it was food for thought and I think what you said and how other have mentioned the same it might be as wise to leave things as they are... I like the fact the 'Daily' bloggers join in.. I see this as a place where all decent blogs are welcome and can join in. Wise words from the wise Owl of Man ;o)
Snaefell is very cold at the top.Nice image.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting post. What a dramatic sky! Happy Sky Watch!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this information. What a wonderful sky to capture. Happr SWF.
ReplyDeleteThat sky is wonderful. A perfect shot.
ReplyDeleteSnaefell heard a little bit like it is Norwegian, And it surtenly must be named by the Vikings long time ago. It could actually be a word/name from what we call "Old Norwegian" that was the language here in Norway and on Island for a long time ago.
ReplyDeleteWe have a Norwegian word today "snaufjell" That means a mountain with little vegetation.
It is a beautiful landscape:)
Petunia's SWF
We often go up there. I didn't know where it got it's name from. You have an very friendly blog.
ReplyDeleteGlorious billows of white! Beautiful pic!
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful clouds full of intensity and drama; also wonderful informative text to go with the photo.
ReplyDeleteThe Isle of Man. I've found it useful in crossword puzzles, but I've never visited. Thanks for sharing with us through your blog.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Now that is one BIG sky full of drama!
ReplyDeleteYou can see everything from the top of the mountain, or they thought, pretty neat. I have enjoyed all of your recent posts.
ReplyDeleteto be able to see 6 kingdoms is quite a feat - and what an amazing place to see them from!
ReplyDeleteLikewise enjoying the posts and have to get back to the island for a weekend.
ReplyDeleteSweet shot.
ReplyDeleteGreat sky watch!
ReplyDeleteLove the picture!!!
ReplyDeletethat's an amazing and dramatic cloud formation! love the shot!
ReplyDeleteWow beautiful SWF photo. It is a cloudful day. Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautfiul scene and informative post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your story and wonderful pic Babooshka!
ReplyDeleteI just like saying that name again and again: Babooshka, babooshka aiaa...
A strong sky and photo!
ReplyDeletethank you also for your text, Babooshka.
Have a happy weekend!
You walk under the same skies as the Vikings did centuries ago - I love those kinds of connections. And what a great view!
ReplyDeleteIts as if a big monster would come out of it! Like those tv series Xena and Hercules you know! Seems the clouds got too much water to bear! Happy weekend, hope you're having a great one!
ReplyDeleteIt looks dangerous (flooding)! And those clouds look pregnant with threat. I'm scared!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic clouds, and rather ominous.
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great Sky Watch Friday.
Lovely shot and great view.
ReplyDeleteAnother nice and interseting Viking post.
Have a nice weekend!
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ReplyDeleteI may have comented already, but i don't care. (: Thank you so very much for the very sincere comment you left me! That just made my day!
ReplyDeletevery impressive clouds. i could just stand there and sky watch all day. pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteVery dramatic clouds. Great photo.
ReplyDeleteA wonderful sky full of clouds! I love it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a dramatic sky!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog.
Linda in Seattle
Lovely view. I bet there are amazing shots from here like yours.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and for the comments. I appreciate it very much.
I see it has already been said. Stormy weather ahead.
ReplyDeleteJacqui x
How beautiful - the skies and the mountain. :)
ReplyDeleteThe first photo is speaking! As if the clouds are furious, as if the sky is angry! A very beautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteVery very nice and I enjoyed your commentary too especially about the Vikings. Thank you for visiting my Sky Watch ~ Lynn
ReplyDeleteThe first photo is great, I really like the agressive clouds:))
ReplyDeleteAnd thanx for commenting on my photos:))
Excellent photo & post. Seven kingdoms...imagine!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a shot a quite an interesting bit of history too. Have you ever walked all the way there? Thanks for stopping by my blog. I do appreciate it!
ReplyDeleteLove that first shot. Beautiful sky.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful clouds you have captured. Love this shot. Interesting post too.
ReplyDeletethe cloud formations in this shot are truly stunning. beautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteA great shot and very interesting information. Happy Sky Watch and have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWow! fantastic sky it reminds me of the time we broke down on the top of snaefell in the wind and rain!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sky!. I enjoyed reading through some of the interesting material on the rest of the page and looking at your lovely photos.
ReplyDeletenice shoots
ReplyDeleteWonderful shot. I am a sucker for the mountain shots. Love em. Sorry so late in responding.
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