Stonehenge

These stones have been here for a very, very long time, and hence exert a fascination on many people. The A303 main road, which passes close by Stonehenge, has only existed for a relatively brief time but already exerts a horror to many drivers because of the seemingly permanent traffic jams near the stones. I know there are a number of factors causing this, but I am sure one reason is simply that people slow their cars to look at the monument as they drive by.

The traffic is not really visible in this view of the main stone circle, drawn here using charcoal. The result is pleasingly moody, although perhaps not quite as moody as the real thing.