Eilean Donan castle.
Apr 13, 2016 13:24:32 #
Apr 13, 2016 13:27:51 #
R.G. wrote:
Eilean Donan castle in the early morning light.
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Very beautiful area. Thanks for sharing that photograph.
--Bob
Apr 13, 2016 13:28:48 #
rmalarz wrote:
Very beautiful area. Thanks for sharing that photograph.
--Bob
--Bob
Thank you Bob.
Apr 13, 2016 13:28:49 #
A gentle and interesting scene, R.G. Certainly the perfect location and weather for you to showcase the castle.
Apr 13, 2016 13:34:37 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
A gentle and interesting scene, R.G. Certainly the perfect location and weather for you to showcase the castle.
As regards the less-than-sunny weather, I've been told quite a few times that "it's what we expect from Scotland" - which suits me because it's what I got most of during my short stay there. There were sunnier times but I was elsewhere.
I'm glad you find the scene "gentle", but I don't think that word would describe the place's history. Thanks for your comments.
Apr 13, 2016 13:37:26 #
Apr 13, 2016 13:40:37 #
Andrea.Jarrell wrote:
This is such a peaceful scene and the colors are very soothing.
Thank you Andrea. There are times when soft light can be an advantage.
Apr 13, 2016 13:40:56 #
R.G. wrote:
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I'm glad you find the scene "gentle", but I don't think that word would describe the place's history. Thanks for your comments.
I'm glad you find the scene "gentle", but I don't think that word would describe the place's history. Thanks for your comments.
I suspected as much :) I was just referring to the weather and your subtle pp.
Apr 13, 2016 13:45:10 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I suspected as much :) I was just referring to the weather and your subtle pp.
Thanks. It would be kind of difficult to convey the place's history with a scenic shot like this. When people describe the area's history, they usually use words like "turbulent". So I'll just settle for trying to capture how picturesque the area is :-) .
Apr 13, 2016 18:51:52 #
Just beautiful R.G.! The castle is familiar to me otherwise only because it is on the cover of a candy tin I've had for years, now used to store small items! Must go look up the history now....
Apr 13, 2016 19:29:30 #
Frank2013
Loc: San Antonio, TX. & Milwaukee, WI.
While your processing has hit the mark you were after I wonder if the framing has? For me R.G. a tighter crop all the way around, seems more water and sky than castle. The mountains in the back will still show the vastness, and the bridge gives the sense of isolation. Just a thought, well done sir.
Apr 14, 2016 06:01:52 #
R.G. wrote:
Eilean Donan castle in the early morning light.
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I certainly hope you have more like this to show. One could become addicted to scenes like this. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 14, 2016 06:19:27 #
R.G. wrote:
As regards the less-than-sunny weather, I've been told quite a few times that "it's what we expect from Scotland" - which suits me because it's what I got most of during my short stay there. There were sunnier times but I was elsewhere.
I'm glad you find the scene "gentle", but I don't think that word would describe the place's history. Thanks for your comments.
I'm glad you find the scene "gentle", but I don't think that word would describe the place's history. Thanks for your comments.
R.G.,
Knowing some history, I agree that 'Gentle' does not properly describe the area and the historical aspect of the castle. My wife and I talked to a tour guide stationed in the castle and he was very informative.
I would say that your shot portrays a more 'Gentle' picturesque view of the Castle from the 'opposite' side that is normally chosen for that Castle. I very much like this spot where you had taken the shot seeing the more picturesque, but yet majestic look of the Highlands in the background. Very nicely done and refreshing.
Tom
Apr 14, 2016 07:53:20 #
I hate to sound redundant but this is such an interesting scene. It makes me think of all the history that castle witnessed. Imagine the stories, clothes, food, odors.... As for the photo, I would have removed that white pole in the middle, reduced the foreground water to get a big sky look, worked the sky differently, brought out the castle more and considered doing this as a panorama. Thanks for posting these pictures for us armchair travelers.
Apr 14, 2016 09:05:00 #
I've been fortunate to see this many times and I think you convey the scene pretty well here. The castle and adjacent headland in very flat colour with the rest of the landscape in blues / greys reminiscent of a Lake District scene.
I think I prefer the view from the other side on a low tide, maybe with a partial reflection and a little weed showing.
I think I prefer the view from the other side on a low tide, maybe with a partial reflection and a little weed showing.
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