Elgol outing

[Tobers]

I drove around to Elgol today as most of the DIY at my place is now roughly under control. It was pretty stormy as seems usual at Elgol whenever you go. I was trying to get a variety of different styles of images from the location, so lots of exploring was in order as the showers came down.

#1 The “JCB” or “Joe Cornish Boulder”, in a different sort of composition to usual.


#2 The JCB in its more usual orientation


#3 There are some VERY interesting rock formations and weird looking colours.


#4 Lovely light. But it didn’t last until sunset, with cloud obscuring the setting sun. Good while it lasted though.


#5 Once the tide went out a bit, the river created a nice S-bend leading to the mountains rather effectively.


#7 The clouds behind the beach glowed orange as the sun went down, reflecting in the little river that goes down to the beach.

 

[wookie6262]

Fantastic variety and all really good shots. The alternative view of JCB is excellent but hard to pick a favourite

 

[Scott Robertson]

#4 oozes mood and atmosphere.

 

[Boots]

A lovely set of images. #3 is right up my street.

 

[jerry12953]

No 3 is so strange! And excellent for that reason. I also particularly like No 7.

 

[SFTPhotography]

2 and 5 for me...but I do think the portrait compositions have cut off the side of the mountain on the left. I think a landscape orientation would have been better. The close up shots aren't for me.

 

[Tobers]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. #3 is really weird isn't it. There are fissures in the rock, some of which are filled with water, and there looks to be algae or something like it living in there. It does look rather "anatomical" doesn't it

 

[Dale.]

A very nice set but number 4 is quality, love it!

I have to go there.

 

[mstphoto]

Great set, Andy
I've been to Skye quite a few times but never to Elgol.
This needs to be remedied

I think a wee sideline as a photo guide would be a nice little earner for you

 

[PJPhoto]

Love Elgol. Only been there twice and never had amazing conditions, but there's so much to take.

For me shot 4 stands out for the drama but I also like #7 a lot.

 

[Tobers]

I think a wee sideline as a photo guide would be a nice little earner for you

As it happens I am building up a very nice set of out-of-the-way locations for just that purpose. Elgol is not one of them - it’s far too popular (though there was only one other snapper there on Sunday afternoon). I’ve much more interested in unusual spots that you’d never normally find if you were just there for a week or two. Also, having alternative locations for different conditions e.g. if the tide is up versus down, or its a south westerly wind versus a north easterly, or if it’s autumn or spring.

All good fun really.

 

[mstphoto]

Sounds good, Tobers
Mate's Rates?

 

[smr]

Nice set. #4 is superb.

 

[Box Brownie]

Sounds good, Tobers
Mate's Rates?

Surely not, he is trying to run a business afteral

 

[Box Brownie]

I drove around to Elgol today as most of the DIY at my place is now roughly under control. It was pretty stormy as seems usual at Elgol whenever you go. I was trying to get a variety of different styles of images from the location, so lots of exploring was in order as the showers came down.

#1 The “JCB” or “Joe Cornish Boulder”, in a different sort of composition to usual.
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#2 The JCB in its more usual orientation
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#3 There are some VERY interesting rock formations and weird looking colours.
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#4 Lovely light. But it didn’t last until sunset, with cloud obscuring the setting sun. Good while it lasted though.
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#5 Once the tide went out a bit, the river created a nice S-bend leading to the mountains rather effectively.
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#7 The clouds behind the beach glowed orange as the sun went down, reflecting in the little river that goes down to the beach.

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Lovely set of images and does look like a dramatic and stunning place. Hard to pick a favourite.

PS how goes the wildlife watching from Chez Tobers?

 

[alfbranch]

3 &4 are my faves of a nice set

 

[realspeed]

Not knowing the area picture no 1 and no 3 just don't make any sense. There is nothing to relate them to, sorry but that is how I see them. May help a bit if the say where abouts this is, so had to google Elgol to find out

 

[SFTPhotography]

Not knowing the area picture no 1 and no 3 just don't make any sense. There is nothing to relate them to, sorry but that is how I see them. May help a bit if the say where abouts this is, so had to google Elgol to find out

Same here but that's my general viewpoint on these close up style shots. I just wouldn't take them.

 

[JasonPC]

#4 all the way for me, full of mood and drama.

 

[Eljay]

Not knowing the area picture no 1 and no 3 just don't make any sense. There is nothing to relate them to, sorry but that is how I see them. May help a bit if the say where abouts this is, so had to google Elgol to find out

A picture doesn't need to make sense. You shouldn't need to know where its from or what its of. You don't need to show everyone everything all the time. Sometimes its nice to get the imagination involved. If we all liked exactly the same thing and thought that was the only thing anyone should show it would get a bit tedious.

Having said all that I rather like number one. Range of tones and layout is lovely as is the balance of light and dark.

 

[SFTPhotography]

A picture doesn't need to make sense. You shouldn't need to know where its from or what its of.

I respectfully disagree completely.

 

[Tobers]

I'm happy that people have different views. Personally, I like images of shapes and angles that exclude the wider scene. But I also like broad views as well. This is the magic of photography.