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johngraham2002
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 14:50
well i finally got out to put my new 20d through its paces after upgrading from the 300d the other week back,
so it was with some trepidation that i set of on a 400 mile plus trip to capture a shot, that ive tried so many times before to capture and been beaten by the typical scottish weather every time

fingers crossed i headed up the west coast of scotland to probably one of scotlands most photographed castles Eilean Donan on the west coast just before the sky bridge

and yes this time i was rewarded with the ellusive sunset that has avoided me so many times before

heres the results

http://www.john-graham.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_0747%20copy.jpg


http://www.john-graham.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/_MG_1734%20copy.jpg

THIS ONE WAS SHOT EARLIER IN THE DAY FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE

http://www.john-graham.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/IMG_0722%20copy.jpg
Alan B
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 15:11
Fantastic pics :cool:

Love the 3rd one.Reminds me of the old vampire films for some reason.
AFCop
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 15:24
Wow! These are all outstanding shots! I don't think I can pick a favorite.
sparker1
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 15:28
Wonderful shots. Great color in the sunsets.
ssim
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 16:09
Awesome. Just beautiful countryside.
Michaelmjc
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 17:23
Cool shot, kinda reminds me of Alcatraz.

Mike
stoneylonesome
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 18:53
Fantastic shots. Love the second one, that's some real vivid colours there.
cactusclay
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 19:17
Nice shots, I bet you like it now, huh.
herderdog
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 19:20
Beautiful! I was there in 1994-- spent the night at a B&B on Skye.
I cannot get enough of Scotland. Planning on going back next year for the International Sheepdog finals.
photosession
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 20:52
Wonderful Pictures!!! The last two are my favorites. I've always wanted to visit Scotland and your phots just make me want to visit even more! Beautiful Country!
Mills
27th of February 2005 (Sun), 22:41
Great shots. Can't pick a favorite.
lomond
1st of March 2005 (Tue), 08:27
Great shots, John and wonderful colours in the sky.
You timed your trip well, the weather can change so rapidly at this time of year.
It was a long way to go but the results were worth it.
I had a look in your gallery and I can tell you the shots of The Buachaille and Loch Tulla are stunning.
I take it you shot these on the same day ?

Great stuff.
johngraham2002
1st of March 2005 (Tue), 14:54
I take it you shot these on the same day ?

Great stuff.

firstly thanks to all for the kind words

Cameron THANKS FOR TAKING TIME OUT TO VISIT THE GALLERY
and yes the photos from around glencoe area were all taken on the same day

ill post some later this week


on this occassion i was very lucky with the weather but as the scottish guys in this forum will tell you its a pretty unhospitable place when the weather is bad ,but i wouldnt let this put anybody of visiting the place as theres just so many places like this to see and visit
RbnDave
1st of March 2005 (Tue), 15:46
The last image is fantastic. If I had taken that picture, I'd blow it up to poster size and hand it on the wall.
Big_B
1st of March 2005 (Tue), 16:35
Brilliant. Well worth heading back for!