Wandering Among the Stones – A Visit to Avebury
We took a slow wander around Avebury recently — one of those places that doesn’t quite feel like anywhere else. Unlike Stonehenge, where the stones are roped off and the crowds are ever-present, Avebury lets you walk right through the ancient circle, brushing your hand along rocks that have stood for over 4,000 years.
There’s something quietly powerful about the space. Sheep graze casually among the stones. People sit, picnic, reflect. And all around, the Neolithic monument blends into the Wiltshire landscape like it’s always belonged there — which, of course, it has.
I had my camera with me (of course), and while the sky was grey and flat, it somehow suited the mood. Moody weather and ancient stones just work together. I focused on small details — lichen-covered textures, silhouettes, the shapes formed by alignments you don’t notice until you stand still and really look.
One of the best parts of Avebury is how much you don’t have to rush. You can just take your time. Explore the wider henge. Pop into the village pub. Duck into the little museum. Or just sit on the grass and wonder who placed the stones and why.
It’s peaceful. It’s strange. It’s timeless.
I’ll definitely be back — maybe in early morning light next time, or at golden hour to see how the stones cast their shadows.
Olympus OM-D E-M10 MKIV + Panasonic Leica Summilux 9mm f1.7.
