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Any Actual Places that Remind You of Middle Earth?....

Bladerunner
Gondor

Nov 26 2013, 1:52am

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Any Actual Places that Remind You of Middle Earth?....

Have you traveled to, or seen images of, exotic places (not named New Zealand) that have inspired you to visualize a particular place from Middle Earth?

Here are three locations that come to mind:

Elvenking's Halls/Menegroth (Vietnam): http://www.dailymail.co.uk/...st-cave-Vietnam.html & http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/...om-shrinking-714.jpg
(btw - it goes without saying - this cave is absolutely stunning....)

Hobbiton (Switzerland): http://inthralld.com/...ampaign=hexagram.com

Mordor (Ethiopia): http://www.slate.com/..._two_lava_lakes.html

Any other actual places that remind you of Lake-town?, Bree?, the Grey Havens?, Edoras?, Lorien?, Rivendell, Tumunzahar?, Thangorodrim?....

(This post was edited by Bladerunner on Nov 26 2013, 1:56am)

Kim
Valinor

Nov 26 2013, 3:50am

Views: 676

Wow

that cave in Vietnam is amazing! I can totally picture some Woodland Elves living there! And those hobbit houses in Switzerland are so cool!

I'd say the Cascade Mountains, that run from British Columbia, through Washington, Oregon and into California, make pretty good Misty Mountains:

Meneldor
Valinor

Nov 26 2013, 5:34am

Views: 669

Afghanistan

or Mordor?

They that go down to the sea in ships, that do business in great waters; These see the works of the Lord, and His wonders in the deep.

Darkstone
Immortal

Nov 26 2013, 4:57pm

Views: 669

Well

Mount Mayon, The Philippines = Road between Mount Doom and Barad-dûr.

Thule, Greenland = Helcaraxë

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May 1910: The Nine Kings assembled at Buckingham Palace for the funeral of Edward VII.
(From left to right, back row: Haakon VII of Norway, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, Manuel II of Portugal, Wilhelm II of Germany, George I of Greece and Albert I of Belgium. Front row: Alphonso XIII of Spain, George V of England, and Frederick VIII of Denmark.)

Dame Ioreth
Tol Eressea

Nov 26 2013, 5:06pm

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Those pictures are beautiful!

The picture of the volcano in the Philippines is breathtaking! Almost too good to be real; like an artist's rendering of Mt. Doom.

But I have to say the thing that gave me goosebumps was you sig line picture. The Nine Kings .... *shiver*

Where there's life there's hope, and need of vittles.
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Darkstone
Immortal

Nov 26 2013, 5:26pm

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The Nine Kings on horseback...

And thanks for the kind words!

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May 1910: The Nine Kings assembled at Buckingham Palace for the funeral of Edward VII.
(From left to right, back row: Haakon VII of Norway, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, Manuel II of Portugal, Wilhelm II of Germany, George I of Greece, and Albert I of Belgium. Front row: Alphonso XIII of Spain, George V of England, and Frederick VIII of Denmark.)

Dame Ioreth
Tol Eressea

Nov 26 2013, 5:52pm

Views: 645

*Now that* one is reeeeaaaaalllly creepy**

Makes you wonder...

Tolkien would have been 18 and was at school in 1910, specifically, I believe, King Edward's School in Birmingham. Would he have seen this photo in the newspaper do you think? Quite a powerful picture... nine kings... nine riders... all that black mourning crepe... hmmmmm...

Where there's life there's hope, and need of vittles.
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings

Eruvandi
Tol Eressea

Nov 26 2013, 6:28pm

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Sometimes my own backyard!

I live in a fairly wooded area and, especially in the autumn some of the nearby areas remind me of Middle Earth. Also, some of the trees in my yard (I think they may be poplar trees) turned a brilliant golden yellow this year and it reminded me of Legolas' description of Lothlorien: "That is the fairest of all the dwellings of my people. There are no trees like the trees of that land. For in the autumn their leaves fall not, but turn to gold. Not till the spring and the new green opens do they fall, and then the boughs are laden with yellow flowers; and the floor of the wood is golden, and golden is the roof, and its pillars are of silver, for the bark of the trees is smooth and grey."

I took lots of leaf pictures this year and I was going share one of the yellow leaves but I noticed the posting guidelines said pictures can be no bigger than like, 45k and short of cropping it till it's so small you can't see it, I can't seem to get it that small. Oh well. Unsure

Kim
Valinor

Nov 26 2013, 6:59pm

Views: 636

FYI re: re-sizing photos

Magpie has posted detailed steps for re-sizing photos at http://www.amagpiesnest.com/...ne/Onlineediting.htm. This is what I use to re-size the photos I post on TORn.

Lightfoot
Rivendell

Nov 26 2013, 7:22pm

Views: 625

I agree!

Sometimes my yard (all 50 acres of it) can be transformed into the barrow downs when it is foggy and the forest could be part of the old forest after a hard rain or even Lothlorien in the fall with the golden leaves carpeting the floor. There are several large hilly fields nearby where I go riding that look a bit like the rolling plains of Rohan. It just goes to show you that Middle Earth is all around you!

Faithful servant yet master's bane,
Lightfoot's foal, swift Snowmane

Darkstone
Immortal

Nov 26 2013, 7:43pm

Views: 625

Yes..

...I've always wondered about that.

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May 1910: The Nine Kings assembled at Buckingham Palace for the funeral of Edward VII.
(From left to right, back row: Haakon VII of Norway, Ferdinand I of Bulgaria, Manuel II of Portugal, Wilhelm II of Germany, George I of Greece, and Albert I of Belgium. Front row: Alphonso XIII of Spain, George V of England, and Frederick VIII of Denmark.)

geordie
Tol Eressea

Nov 26 2013, 8:42pm

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Tolkien attended the coronation of George V

- see the Companion and Guide, Chronology for June 21 1911.

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=Fg3TWPbgGYkC&pg=PA25&lpg=PA25&dq=tolkien+coronation+of+george+v&source=bl&ots=Y_12eJXmQs&sig=M5NUttdKPDbKnyZjsoh3FJmd4U0&hl=en&sa=X&ei=QgaVUvzzBI2qhAfe8YCABA&ved=0CDkQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q=tolkien%20coronation%20of%20george%20v&f=false

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Bladerunner
Gondor

Nov 26 2013, 11:37pm

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Nice! So of King George V is the Witchking of Angmar, does that make

Ferdinand I of Bulgaria Khamul the Shadow of the East?

Bladerunner
Gondor

Nov 26 2013, 11:40pm

Views: 601

I could totally visualize this, especially with many Noldor having died during the crossing....

In Reply To

Thule, Greenland = Helcaraxë

Eruvandi
Tol Eressea

Nov 27 2013, 12:13am

Views: 603

Ah. Ok. Here's my pictures

Both of these were taken in my own backyard (literally). They really remind me of Middle Earth!

Kim
Valinor

Nov 27 2013, 12:28am

Views: 596

Cool

I could definitely see some hobbits travelling through that second photo! Sly

Eruvandi
Tol Eressea

Nov 27 2013, 2:54am

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Yep. I love that one!

I'll say hello to Sam and Frodo for you next time they pass through! Wink

Bladerunner
Gondor

Nov 27 2013, 11:55am

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and ask them if by chance they are carrying any trinkets or "jewelry" that they would like to part with ;0).

In Reply To

I'll say hello to Sam and Frodo for you next time they pass through! Wink

FaramirAndEowynMorningStar
Rohan

Nov 27 2013, 1:41pm

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When we're out walking around our home, we can see Ben Lomond in the distance.

Those hills remind me a little of Middle-Earth.

I have also been further up North to Loch Tay, where I saw the reconstructed Crannog. The landscape around there is very beautiful, and does remind me greatly of Middle-Earth. Smile

..The Lord of Silver Fountains
.....The King of Carven Stone
..The King Under the Mountain
.......Shall come into his own

..And the bells will ring in gladness
......At the Mountain King's return
..But all shall fail in sadness
....And the lake will shine and burn

Bombadil
Half-elven

Nov 27 2013, 7:49pm

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If you Google "Hanging Lake" Colorado

You'll SEE the Forbidden Pool..
It's a Famous hike near Glenwood Springs right off 1-70

Bomby could spend Days posting shots from
Colorado...Like The Gore Range East of Vail
Or Mount Holy Cross (Lonely Mountain?)
And many more..
Growing up at the Foot of Pikes Peak & skiing
Most of 26 ski resorts
MiddleEarth was everywhere..

At one early point
Bomby thought they would shoot it here.

Bomby

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Kim
Valinor

Nov 27 2013, 8:11pm

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Beautiful

One of these days, I'll make it to Scotland. *sigh*

Kim
Valinor

Nov 27 2013, 8:17pm

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Wow, you're right Bomby

I can totally see Hanging Lake as the Forbidden Pool.

And in addition to all the locations in the mountains, I could picture Rohan in the grasslands in the southeast corner of the state.

Smile

FaramirAndEowynMorningStar
Rohan

Nov 27 2013, 9:07pm

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That is most commendable, Kim.

I really hope you can travel here - it's not New Zealand but our landscape of the highlands takes me a step closer to the other end of the world.
I'd recommend (if you have not done so already) watching Diseny's "Brave" [at the start of the film and throughout it shows different Scottish landscapes] Wink

I must confess myself that I would sometimes like to visit the USA and learn more about Americans. Smile

FaramirAndEowynMorningStar
Rohan

Nov 27 2013, 9:15pm

Views: 547

Incredible.

I would have loved to have seen Faramir and his men there. Stunning place I must say. Sly

Thanks for that, Bomby. Wink

Xanaseb
Tol Eressea

Nov 27 2013, 9:23pm

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haha, this Nine Kings stuff is really making me chuckle... now, which higher figure was Sauron I wonder? //

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Kim
Valinor

Nov 27 2013, 9:48pm

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I would love to

Most of my family ancestry is English/Scottish/Welsh, so I would love to visit all of those countries. I finally got the chance to go to England earlier this year, but was only there long enough to go to London and Bath (which were great of course). And yes, I have seen Brave, as well as various other movies and books that take place in Scotland, which of course makes me want to visit all the more!

I think we need to set up a TORn cultural exchange program - you come visit me in my country, I'll come visit you in yours. Smile

FaramirAndEowynMorningStar
Rohan

Nov 27 2013, 10:56pm

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Ah, Bath... sighs at the very thought of the city

Such an inspiring place - I went there a few years ago and visited Glastonbury. Such a naïeve little girl I had been... I now realise I take loads of things for granted (I never realised just how many people wanted to come to Scotland because of its history and fabulous landscapes until going online and learning about it in school).

And to think I have never actually been to London after all these years... Laugh

Kim
Valinor

Nov 27 2013, 11:42pm

Views: 188

Sigh indeed

Yeah, I just had to see Bath after reading about it in Jane Austen novels and seeing it in various movies. Unfortunately, I could only squeeze in a day trip, so didn't have a lot of time to explore, but I'm so glad I went. I did manage to hit most of the big touristy places in London, which again was just so cool after reading about them for years/seeing in movies etc. It was pretty mind-blowing to be in places 1000 years old like the Tower - the town I live in just celebrated its 100th anniversary. Smile

The thing about Scotland that appeals to me (besides my family history) is that it's actually very similar to where I live. The nearby mountains here are very similar to the pictures you posted. And Scottish accents are my favorite. Sly

Faleel
Rohan

Nov 28 2013, 12:06am

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I.

I am constantly reminded of Amon Hen whenever I am in a forest.

Na Vedui
Rohan

Nov 28 2013, 12:39am

Views: 185

The Nine

Some months back, there was an item of English archaeology news which was downright spooky:
"A rather extravagant *nine* previously unknown crypts have been found underneath Coventry's medieval Cathedral remains... It is thought they may have been burial vaults for noble families."
Did they find any Morgul blades, I wonder?

boldog
Rohan

Nov 28 2013, 9:50am

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My Property

Backs onto a large 500 acre Property, which is pretty much just paddock, and grazing land for cows. That on its own reminds me of the plains of Rohan a lot. Plus to add to the picture, we have the Blue mountains (in Sydney, not Eriador) that pretty much surround the horizon behind these paddocks, and when the sun sets behind them, and the sky is red above them, it looks a lot like mordor. The view is almost a replica of the one from TTT when Gandalf says "The battle of helms deep is over, the battle for middle earth is about to begin" I will add pictures to see what u think

"And do you really think, Thorin Oakenshield, that Bolg will have the slightest symphony for you? After he watched you hack his fathers hand off, so ruthlessly in Moria. Azogs defeat has brought nothing to you, only refuelled hate of his kin, upon yours"

Xanaseb
Tol Eressea

Nov 28 2013, 11:39am

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whoa, yes that's creepy indeed! //

RangerLady23
Lorien

Nov 29 2013, 7:29pm

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Yes here recently

It's been foggy every morning and it really makes me feel like I am on the Barrow Downs. I wonder sometimes when I go to feed my horses if I will get lost and wake up underground and wearing swords and rings and stuff!

Otaku-sempai
Immortal

Nov 30 2013, 8:23pm

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Watkins Glen

Watkins Glen State Park (NY State) is very lovely and I can imagine parts of it as locations in Middle-earth (such as the wilder regions of the Shire).

'There are older and fouler things than Orcs in the deep places of the world.' - Gandalf the Grey, The Fellowship of the Ring

Hamfast Gamgee
Tol Eressea

Dec 1 2013, 11:56pm

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The highlands of Scotland

Have often reminded me of the Misty Mountains when I visit. Though I am aware that there are other more impressive mountain ranges in the world, but the Highlands are an impressive range in themselves.