Reach for the Sky. by ladymagpie

Reach for the Sky.

A walk in south Gloucestershire and you come across the Somerset Monument near the village of Hawkesbury Upton.

The monument was built by Lewis Vulliamy in 1846 in memory of Robert Edward Henry Somerset. He was a general at the Battle of Waterloo of 1815, and died in 1842. He was also the nephew of the Sixth Duke of Beaufort.

The tower is approximately 100 feet tall and I nearly pulled a muscle in my neck taking this photograph.

Best viewed with the magnify button above the pic.
The sky really helps set this monument. Super pov. Fav
October 23rd, 2013  
Well titled - the sky is amazing!
October 23rd, 2013  
Gorgeous! Fav, The monument is stunning against the sky.
October 23rd, 2013  
Deepest condolences Heather. Jerry shared your loss with a beautiful rose. I'm sending you a warm hug and will keep your family in my prayers.
October 23rd, 2013  
beautiful title and photo Heather fav
October 23rd, 2013  
you take a good picture Heather, like the clouds and trees
they could do a monument back then, struck me similar to my 11th March .You got a better pov though :-)
October 23rd, 2013  
This is a grand monument -- very impressive and imposing. Nice capture, Heather.
October 23rd, 2013  
@thresheg @linnypinny @zenna @gerry @philcameron59 @congaree Thank you all for your comments and especially for the FAV, you don't realise what they mean to me. Thank you Gayanne for your kind words regarding my lose and I did see Gerry's wonderful flower.
October 23rd, 2013  
It is a magnificent monument - very well captured
October 23rd, 2013  
@virtualbrownie Thank you, you are very kind.
October 23rd, 2013  
Well worth the effort Heather
October 23rd, 2013  
@killeen Thanks David for your comments.
October 23rd, 2013  
Great shot. Love the clouds.
October 23rd, 2013  
@kathiecb Thanks Kathie, pays to look up sometimes.
October 23rd, 2013  
Lovely history and shot Lady Heather!
October 24th, 2013  
@gmost Thanks Glenn, glad you liked the history.
October 24th, 2013  
Great day to capture this, looks fab against the blue sky
October 25th, 2013  
@claireuk Thanks Claire, it was beautiful.
October 25th, 2013  
beautiful capture, has a postcard feel and represents the monument well!!
October 26th, 2013  
@brillomick Thanks Mickey
October 26th, 2013  
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