Eilean Donan has a dark side.... (Page 2): Thanks for the extra pair of eyes, Linda. I subdued the foreground rock quite a bit because of its prominent position. I'll probably be...

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Linda From Maine wrote:

The composition is wonderful, R.G. I love the rough rocks, the line of the road, arches of the bridge, powerful presence of the castle.

I personally would not want to see any more detail in the sky or background left area, but wouldn't mind a tiny bit more drama in the textures of the stones.

Thanks for the extra pair of eyes, Linda. I subdued the foreground rock quite a bit because of its prominent position. I'll probably be putting the original up for editing in the PP section.

Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

R.G. wrote:

.....and it's not looking pretty :) .

This is one of the shots I got from the other side and I haven't even tried to pretty it up. The tide was out and there's a generous amount of seaweed to be seen, but this isn't about making it picturesque.

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of your several perspectives of Eilean Donnan Castle, this one is, without question, my favorite! I have long been of the opinion that the designers of the last remodeling/ rebuilding of the site and of the castle had in mind the significance of the popularization of George Eastman's little box and, with their different "elevations", catered to the most readily attained perspectives on the scene from the shore...and that arched bridge was a final master's touch! Your trip to the Kyleakin ("Hakkon's Narrows" - to put the Historic Norse influence in more prominence) area and your images thereof have provided an exceptionally strong and esthetically profound "sense of place" such that the collective set ought be included in the "sense of Place" collections that have been previously offered.
It's been a joy and a privilege to see them!

Dave

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Uuglypher wrote:

of your several perspectives of Eilean Donnan Cast... (show quote)

Thanks colonial Coz. High praise indeed. I'm surprised that this image is getting more positive responses than the other one that I posted taken from the other side. I was gauging them by how picturesque they were. So that's not always the best yardstick.....

I'd forgotten about the "Sense of Place" series. it's a good way to make meaningful collections for others to enjoy. Thanks again for your very positive comments.

Billyspad Loc: The Philippines

Very very nice R.G. One of your best

R.G. Loc: Scotland

Billyspad wrote:

Very very nice R.G. One of your best

Thank you Billy. Still can't understand why it's getting better comments than the other one from the other side. Unless it's that it looks more castle-like and a bit grim.....

John N Loc: HP14 3QF Stokenchurch, UK

Only thing missing from last weeks request is a little sun and shadow.

I think this a lovely capture with plenty of detail yet still able to reflect the morose skies you often get here, and how I most often see this place. It's a nice complement to last weeks post. It's time to get my kayak back up there.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

John N wrote:

Only thing missing from last weeks request is a little sun and shadow.

I think this a lovely capture with plenty of detail yet still able to reflect the morose skies you often get here, and how I most often see this place......

Thank you JN. Going from misty and morose to sunshine and smiles is a bit too much of a stretch for my PP skills. I hope you enjoy your kayaking, and I hope you're not intending to use the kayak for getting there :-) .

neilds37 Loc: Port Angeles, WA

R.G. wrote:

.....and it's not looking pretty :) .

This is one of the shots I got from the other side and I haven't even tried to pretty it up. The tide was out and there's a generous amount of seaweed to be seen, but this isn't about making it picturesque.

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I liked your previous shot at lot. However, it pales compared to this one. This one comes out of the album and onto the wall.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

neilds37 wrote:

I liked your previous shot at lot. However, it pales compared to this one. This one comes out of the album and onto the wall.

Thanks very much Neil. Glad you liked. So picturesque isn't everything then.....

neilds37 Loc: Port Angeles, WA

R.G. wrote:

Thanks very much Neil. Glad you liked. So picturesque isn't everything then.....

Don't know what you have in mind as "picturesque". The previous one would fit in a doctors waiting room - nice and calming, get all the blood pressures and heart rates down. This one, for me, is working the other way. It has more of a dynamic presence that draws me into it.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

neilds37 wrote:

Don't know what you have in mind as "picturesque". The previous one would fit in a doctors waiting room - nice and calming, get all the blood pressures and heart rates down. This one, for me, is working the other way. It has more of a dynamic presence that draws me into it.

Thanks for the explanation. I'll go away and give some thought to what "dynamic presence" is :-) . In both shots I was aware of the backgrounds and wanted a continuous and consistent background in each case. In the previous one the castle is backdropped by hillside and in this one it's the sky.

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

Lovely shot. Remarkable structure. Thanks for posting. I could not decide how to handle the foreground in terms of brightness but your crop was fine.

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R.G. Loc: Scotland

abc1234 wrote:

Lovely shot. Remarkable structure. Thanks for posting. I could not decide how to handle the foreground in terms of brightness but your crop was fine.

Thank you abc. two excellent edits. #1 is going straight to my Favourites folder (Linda's is already there).

neilds37 Loc: Port Angeles, WA

R.G. wrote:

Thank you abc. two excellent edits. #1 is going straight to my Favourites folder (Linda's is already there).

Very nice edits, creating a very nice photo. However, IMO, it has taken the "soul", "character", or whatever you want to call it, out of your original post, and made it just another very nice photo, but nothing special.

pfrancke Loc: cold Maine

I like the dark side of this image very much. A castle should be moody and grim. As swan said, the only thing missing is the maiden with the blowing hair - or perhaps a horse troop on the bridge going out for a raid. I like the timeless aspect of what you did.