Isle of Harris

[Iain Macleod]

I visited Harris recently on a family holiday, my first visit here since I was about 3 years old. It wasn't a photography trip, more focussed on seeing the island and the areas where my family originated from.

Luskentyre on the first night and the only decent light I saw while out with my camera.

Luskentyre sand dunes by Iain Macleod, on Flickr

A dusk shot of one of the ponies that can often be seen grazing in the sand dunes at Luskentyre.

Luskentyre Pony by Iain Macleod, on Flickr

Tráigh lar. Lots of potential at this little beach, but I only stopped for a short time and shot a few couple of compositions around the same area of rocks.

Traigh lar, Isle of Harris by Iain Macleod, on Flickr

 

[JohnFar]

All are good, but the curves on the first, and the way they are lit, make it special.

 

[GreenNinja67]

The 1st one has made me want to go there right now.

That says it's a winner in my book.

 

[jbw]

Excellent work

 

[Son_of_Thor]

First and third for me - both lovely, but as said above the foreground lighting on the first makes it stand out.

 

[Bobsyeruncle]

Nice.
Love the first one.
I'm off there in 3 weeks.
Can't wait.

 

[JasonPC]

The first is stunning. Fabulous patterns and light.

 

[Peter B]

Have to agree that the first is an absolute belter, and probably a worthy entry for a suitable competition?

 

[ancient_mariner]

First and last for me - very nice Ian. I think the blue of the second is a bit too much, and takes away from another potentially good image.

 

[chriscross]

I’m back for my third visit to this thread just to view the first image - what a beauty!

 

[nigpd]

First one is a beaut

 

[SFTPhotography]

1st one ranks as one of the best Luskentyre pictures I’ve seen. The light makes it

It’s not a place I have a huge desire to go to but one has me wavering on that opinion

 

[mstphoto]

Beautifully captured set of images!!
1, 3, 2 in that order for me

 

[alfbranch]

 

[Scirocco_09]

That first is glorious

 

[boogie 16]

The first one is excellent. Not too keen on the others.

 

[LongLensPhotography]

1st one is excellent

 

[wookie6262]

1st for me too. The foreground is to die for

 

[Craig_85]

First one is a superb shot, well done.

 

[Seniorshot]

Never been to Harris, but these make me want to go, especially that first one with light to die for. Excellent shot.

 

[Tobers]

#1 is top drawer. Very very good. I like the composition you have selected which makes the most of the sinuous shapes throughout the image.

The one with the horse....again super composition, but a bit too dark. I know it's dusk and all that. But maybe with some careful editing you could really make it sing. And possibly clone the horse into shot #1 ;-)

I'm jealous - it's an amazing place.

 

[justa1972]

Lovely set and agree with the majority that no 1 is really something special !

 

[latestarter]

Number 1 is a great shot, again as mentioned on another post recently you could crop halfway and have 2 fantastic pics. I think the sand on its own would be a cracker. Well done for the shot, nice one.

 

[Iain Macleod]

Thanks for all the comments everyone. Apologies I haven't managed to reply until now, been away with work for a few weeks.

The first shot certainly seems to be a favourite. Luskentyre is such an amazing beach and the sand dunes provide endless options for compositions. I could have happily spent several days in that one location.

Thanks again for the all comments

Iain.

 

[alan72]

Beautiful shots, a place I want to visit at some point.

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Nice set- No1 stands out for me- lovely shot

Les