Sunset at Buchaille Etive Mor

[SFTPhotography]

Last Monday night I had a delightful time shooting reflections of this wonderful mountain at sunset. The shot is taken from a waterpool near the start of the Devils Staircase. Other than the fact it was a little hazy this was one of the best evenings out I've had in a long long time.

When I arrived the light was a little disappointing but I hoped it would clear. As I had waded into the pool I disrupted the reflections so a little time for things to get calm was needed. The wind picked up but 3 forecasts said it would die off in the late evening, which it did

_DSC3401 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

Less and less of the mountain got the light but it got richer and more golden

_DSC3425 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

and finally kaboom, just a hint of red light at the top.

_DSC3434 by Stephen Taylor, on Flickr

Magic.

 

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Patience and persistence pays off !

 

[Mick616]

absolutely love these Steve.

 

[Stephen L]

The warmth and depth of the middle one really impresses me.

 

[LongLensPhotography]

The clouds do help to make it more interesting and temperamental than the usual ones... 2nd one would be probably my pick

 

[trevjm]

A good endorsement of patience is a virtue. Something I must try and adhere to so as to achieve photos like yours.