Lord of the Ring landscapes - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Bombadil · 07-18-2004, 06:39 PM

I'm surprised noone's mentioned Gondolin yet. If you've ever read Of Tuor and his coming to Gondolin you know how breath taking it is. The seven gates he passes through, and the heavy descripition on their beauitiful architecture- the ravines he passes through, and eventually his coming to the beautiful white city, which a greater description of the city itself would be better found in The Silmarillion.

Encaitare · 07-19-2004, 09:16 AM

I agree with what someone said earlier-- many of my mental images have been overridden by movie images. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as I think they did a great job, but I wish I had gotten into LotR earlier, just so I could have compared!

Oh well, it leaves me plenty of time to dream about everything not in the movies! My favorite location (that's put in the movie) is Lothlórien. But I am also enchanted by Númenor, definitely Gondolin (as Bombadil said), and recently having read Book I again, the Barrow-downs.

Osse · 07-20-2004, 06:29 AM

The Forests of Brethil will always hold a special place in my heart, as does Doriath. I can smell the crispness of the streams, see the light as it flickers through the soft green foliage, and hear the russle of life. In fact, all of Tolkiens forests are special to me...

drigel · 07-22-2004, 07:34 AM

Doriath, Gondolin, Lorien.

I imagine a landscape that contains one of the Lamps would be spectacular. For me anywhere in ME during the Years of the Trees

Lathriel · 07-29-2004, 12:21 AM

Although the movies have overidden many images those of the Bree area and Ithilien are still very much my own as well as parts of the Shire.

This actually feels great because it makes the book even more special to me.

I like Tolkein's descriptions of the landscapes because it is always at the right time. Sometimes with other books the author decides ot describe something but it just doesn't fit. I never have that feeling with Tolkein.

Tolkein's descriptions always make me want to see ME and be there so that I can see it for myself.

Morsul the Dark · 07-29-2004, 12:34 AM

Fangorn and Isengard but truly bag end is my final home

Encaitare · 07-29-2004, 02:12 PM

I really love the descriptions given in The Lay of the Children of Hurin; there's something in the meter and alliteration which makes everything just appear before my eyes.

07-18-2004, 06:39 PM	#1
Bombadil Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Old Forest Posts: 488	I'm surprised noone's mentioned Gondolin yet. If you've ever read Of Tuor and his coming to Gondolin you know how breath taking it is. The seven gates he passes through, and the heavy descripition on their beauitiful architecture- the ravines he passes through, and eventually his coming to the beautiful white city, which a greater description of the city itself would be better found in The Silmarillion. __________________ "'Eldest, that's what I am... Tom remembers the first raindrop and the first acorn... He knew the dark under the stars when it was fearless - before the Dark Lord came from Outside.'"

07-20-2004, 06:29 AM	#3
Osse Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Encircling Sea, deciding which ship to ruin next...could be yours. Posts: 274	The Forests of Brethil will always hold a special place in my heart, as does Doriath. I can smell the crispness of the streams, see the light as it flickers through the soft green foliage, and hear the russle of life. In fact, all of Tolkiens forests are special to me... __________________ 'A thinking tyrant, it seemed to Vetinari, had a much harder job than a ruler raised to power by some idiot system like democracy. At least HE could tell the people he was THEIR fault.'

07-29-2004, 12:21 AM	#5
Lathriel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Wandering through Middle-Earth (Sadly in Alberta and not ME) Posts: 612	Although the movies have overidden many images those of the Bree area and Ithilien are still very much my own as well as parts of the Shire. This actually feels great because it makes the book even more special to me. I like Tolkein's descriptions of the landscapes because it is always at the right time. Sometimes with other books the author decides ot describe something but it just doesn't fit. I never have that feeling with Tolkein. Tolkein's descriptions always make me want to see ME and be there so that I can see it for myself. __________________ Back again

07-29-2004, 12:34 AM	#6
Morsul the Dark Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 3,448	Fangorn and Isengard but truly bag end is my final home __________________ Morsul the Resurrected

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07-19-2004, 09:16 AM	#2
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	I agree with what someone said earlier-- many of my mental images have been overridden by movie images. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as I think they did a great job, but I wish I had gotten into LotR earlier, just so I could have compared! Oh well, it leaves me plenty of time to dream about everything not in the movies! My favorite location (that's put in the movie) is Lothlórien. But I am also enchanted by Númenor, definitely Gondolin (as Bombadil said), and recently having read Book I again, the Barrow-downs.

07-22-2004, 07:34 AM	#4
drigel Ghost Prince of Cardolan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: commonplace city Posts: 518	Doriath, Gondolin, Lorien. I imagine a landscape that contains one of the Lamps would be spectacular. For me anywhere in ME during the Years of the Trees

07-29-2004, 02:12 PM	#7
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	I really love the descriptions given in The Lay of the Children of Hurin; there's something in the meter and alliteration which makes everything just appear before my eyes.