R.G. Loc: Scotland

These were all taken in the Skye and Kyle of Lochalsh area.

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Eilean Donan's dark side.

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Post card pretty.

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Kyleakin harbour.

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Loch Duich south of Kyle of Lochalsh.

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Loch Scavaig - a sea loch in Skye.

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The Fairy Pools by Glen Brittle, Isle of Skye.

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A mountain track on the way to Elgol, Isle of Skye.

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Skye Bridge with the Cuillins in the background.

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Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

For composition, I am really loving the "Fairy Pools" - rugged textures, along with the wider part of the stream in the foreground making us feel a part of the scene, and leading us further in.

Remembering discussions of previous "sense of place" threads, I appreciate the similar processing on these, as well as having all the skies mostly cloudy :) ...makes a very cohesive set full of interesting and varied scenes. Wonderful, R.G.!

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Not a problem :-) . Thanks for the much-appreciated compliments. It's easy to get good shots in that area.

minniev Loc: MIssissippi

This a beautiful set RG, and excellent addition the Sense of Place collection. Fairy Pools is a frame-demanding award winner. But there are other excellent images in the sequence. Together they give us a more complete picture than any one of them would together. You've showed the natural elements as well as the human use and constructions spanning centuries, and how those work together. Wonderful contribution, thanks so much for sharing it.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Thanks for the wonderful compliments, Minniev. The Fairy Pools is my favourite from that trip. To get to that point you follow the stream up the hill and on the way you pass waterfalls and pools, all with the Cuillins as the backdrop. I did get a waterfall shot, but the one posted is my favourite.

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

Never had any what sense of place actually meant but your work here is stunning my friend. As good as anything in any guide books for the highlands and islands I'm sure. Just cannot find a fault R.G. and they all have the magic ingredient that ensures success -Impact.
These would make anyone who has a chance wish to visit a beautiful part of the UK. Foods appalling but the place is incredible lol.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

You wouldn't be trying to be contentious here would you? lol. I think "impact" is one of those words that can mean very different things to different people. But that's a discussion for another thread.... (wait a minute - aren't we doing that already :-) ). Maybe your assessment process is more subtle than you give it credit for...

Thanks for the positives. Some people might use the term "brochure shot" (or similar) in a derogatory way, but I've always been encouraged when my shots come out as brochure-worthy.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Hey, just a minute!! I take back what I said about your assessment process lol. Next thing you'll be telling me that deep fried Mars Bars aren't haute cuisine :lol: .

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

Was waiting for you to come back to me re Scots eating habits. Ya gotta admit it aint the healthy eating capital of the world.
And yes I have eaten a deep fried Mars bar in Glasgow Once was enough!

And people who use brochure shot in a derogatory fashion often do so to cover up the fact their skill level means they could not compete so be proud of having the ability you have my man.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Go back a hundred years or so and it couldn't have been faulted - lots of wholegrain oats, fish, occasional low fat organic beef and mutton. A bit low on fresh fruit perhaps, but I've never heard of a Scot suffering from scurvy....

pfrancke Loc: cold Maine

Cold hard place warm by the fire after long hours

R.G. Loc: Scotland

I suspect that was their main survival technique. Thanks for looking and commenting, Piet.

Dave Chinn

R.G. I'm going with the first 4 as being favorites.Very well done. I have traveled many places throughout the world but never Scotland. Seeing these only makes me wish I had. Thanks for a reminder of places I have never seen.
Dave

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Glad I could leave you with so many happy memories lol. Thanks for the much-appreciated compliments, Dave. Hope you make it over some day.

Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

HI, Coz,
now you're talkin!
To one who loves that particular region of your homeland, this series of superbly accomplished images is an exquisite statement of "sense of place"
your Cox in the Territories