Very striking image- there is a pleasing freshness to your take on that familiar but magnificent scene. Your capture of the reflection of the castle is very strong and effective, and your foreground interest and lead-in work really well.
Thank you, much appreciated. I think there are loads of compositions to be had at this spot, and I'm only just getting to know the place. I've not been back since the begining of September, I'm a sucker for reflections and the weather hasn't really been playing ball since then. The rocks close to the shore provide good foreground interest and I'm always looking for something a little different.
Means a lot from you Steve, thank you.
"Excellent" shot Sir, nuff said.
George.
Cheers George, glad you like it.
It doesn't need dramatic light. The subject, subtle natural tones and framing all make for a fantastic shot.
Thank you. The light wasn't good at all this day although it did start off very promising. I have seen some absolute stunners from here when the sky lights up with the early morning sun, hitting the side of the castle too. I won't be happy until I get that, hopefully with some snow and light on the hills too but reflections are a must here.
Very nice image its a place i'm hoping to visit through the coming holidays i have seen so many fantastic shots from here and living in Scotland it's within reach of a couple of hours
Thank you. Just about 2 hours for me, I should go there more than I do.
It's clearly a very well considered composition that works for me.
With regard the accident, just think how many times you have driven through a right hand bend without a motorbike coming towards you. I'm certainly not telling you how to drive and my understanding is that it was not your fault. However, careful positioning of the car to the nearside when entering right hand bends will increase your vision, basically extending the limit point (how far you can see). Whilst it won't stop an out of control motorbike hitting you, hopefully it will allow you to see that the road is clear and that is not going to happen earlier than if you were more offside, which will allow you to relax more and get back to driving places to take lovely photos like the above image.
Thank you Craig, appreciated.
The motorbike came out of nowhere, from behind an approaching car, I just about managed to squeeze to the left without ditching it myself and the biker just about squeezed between me and the oncoming car that he was overtaking, wiping the side of my car out in the process. 6 inches less, and he'd have been over my car. It was over in a second. I didn't have a scratch but I am having difficulties with bends and blind dips/crests. A good excuse to get up there and face my fears.