West Coast of Scotland

[lomond]

These shots were taken today from a narrow promontory called Rubha na Cille, lying on the west coast on the Kintyre peninsula, between the Sound of Jura and Loch na Cille.

The weather was changeable.
The first shot was taken earlier in the day and the second later when the weather improved.

Both are taken from the tip of the promontory Rubha na Cille.
The first looks towards the Paps of Jura, the second towards Keills Chapel, back along the promontory.

Any comments and critique welcome.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/lomond/Towards-Jura.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/lomond/Rubha-na-Cille.jpg

[Meerkat17]

Cameron,

I like both images - the horizon is off by about 160ish deg CCW on the first image

Boththe skies work very well in both images but the second one is stunning in my book.

Regards

[lomond]

Thanks David.
I can't believe that horizon is off, it's normally the first thing I do.
Too much of a hurry.

Yes, I too like the sky in the second shot.
Do you think the foreground looks out of place, since the background is in shade from cloud cover ?

Regards

[marie]

both show a lovely ruggedness and wildness
I love the second shot especially , it's like a painting
the skies can be beautiful and dramatic and so changeable in these islands, perfect for paintings, or really nice photographs
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[Kaylesh]

Aye they are both lovely.. I'd have to agree with others the second one is spectacular.. Love it.
Kaylesh

[lomond]

both show a lovely ruggedness and wildness
I love the second shot especially , it's like a painting
the skies can be beautiful and dramatic and so changeable in these islands, perfect for paintings, or really nice photographs
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Thanks Marie.
You're right, there is a ruggedness and wildness about the area. That's exactly what I like about it. That and the fact that the weather can be so changeable, as well as difficult to predict coming in from the Atlantic. I'm sure you know that only too well.

BTW Sky and the BBC predicted the best of the weather would be morning with rain coming in at around 3 or 4 pm. The second shot was taken around 4pm and the weather improved.............why do we listen. :?

[lomond]

Aye they are both lovely.. I'd have to agree with others the second one is spectacular.. Love it.
Kaylesh

Aye, well, thanks for that Kaylesh.
I'm glad you like them.
The second shot seems to be the one.

BTW, That's nice country you live in.
I remember playing golf at the Balcomie Links near Crail, then St Andrews the next day. I think we stayed in the Balcomie Links Hotel, if there is such a place, but I might be wrong.


Regards,

[sparker1]

Both shots are special, Cameron, suitable for framing.

[Titus213]

Both shots do show a ruggedness that is very appealing. (If there is a Walmart just out of view don't tell me!). The colors in both images work very well together. The second one for me too. I like the lightness of the foreground. And I like the feeling of unexplored land that it gives.

[BtBam]

amazing photos man. they are awesome! the second one is somthing i would be very proud of

[felix21685]

sorry for my newbish question but how is the horizon off 160 degrees in the first pic?

[Titus213]

sorry for my newbish question but how is the horizon off 160 degrees in the first pic?

I think he meant 1.60 degrees. I measured at 1.71 but I'm new at this too.

[Petergull]

Just back from around that area - these are awesome shots! Especially, as has been mentioned, the sky in the second.

[weemannie]

Cameron,

I like both images - the horizon is off by about 160ish deg CCW on the first image

Regards

That'll teach you to visit the local hostelry before shooting:lol:

They are lovely shots, Cameron. The second one in particular.
Thanks for sharing :) :)

[dewmuw]

Wow Cameron - makes me want my holiday to be hear even quicker - oh and my DSLR too?! :D

[lomond]

Thanks for all the kind words.
I prefer the second also.
I took another version of this image shot in portrait format and can't make my mind up which one I prefer. :?

Titus213, don't worry, no Walmat around here just the odd farm and the ruined Keills Chapel which is a typical medieval West Highland church. It's not easy to see in the reduced version but it's just to the right of the white farm building.
It holds some well preseved 14th century (guess,)and earlier, crosses and grave slabs.

[lomond]

That'll teach you to visit the local hostelry before shooting:lol:

They are lovely shots, Cameron. The second one in particular.
Thanks for sharing :) :)


:D Thought about a lager shandy on the way past Tayvallich, but time was pressing. :(
I mentioned earlier I have a version shot in portrait format which I think I'll post alongside the lanscape version and ask for opinions.

Thanks Trevor,

[kenyc]

Great shots. I like all of them! Got more??

I think the second shot would be better if it weren't "centered" so much, but it's still a fine shot.

KAC

[lomond]

Wow Cameron - makes me want my holiday to be hear even quicker - oh and my DSLR too?! :D


Thanks Damian.
It's a beautiful area and, midweek outside holiday periods, very quiet.
I had the whole of the promontory from Keills chapel to the tip of Rubha na Cille to myself.......bliss. :)

[ayotnoms]

Fine images; partial to the first. Can almost feel the chill on my face.
I've always wanted to visit Scotland. Actually I just want to partake of some good single malt Scotch whiskey.
...one day
...one day :-)

[Screamer]

Great Shots! Love them both. :)

[Meerkat17]

I like the "zoomorphics" on the grave slabs and the celitic knot work on the crosses - they look to be in quite good condition too.

Nice to see something different for a change! LOL
Regards

[lomond]

I like the "zoomorphics" on the grave slabs and the celitic knot work on the crosses - they look to be in quite good condition too.

Nice to see something different for a change! LOL
Regards

If it's zoomorphics you like here's a detail of the large cross, The High Cross of Keills.
The top arm of the cross shows an angel stepping on a serpent.
the left and right arms show two lions kissing Daniels face. ( Daniel in the lions den : Book of Daniel 6-18 )
I find the history of this area fascinating.
Kilmartin, Kilmory, Keills,Dunnad, standing stones cup & ring marks .......all of it.

[Meerkat17]

If it's zoomorphics you like here's a detail of the large cross, The High Cross of Keills.
The top arm of the cross shows an angel stepping on a serpent.
the left and right arms show two lions kissing Daniels face. ( Daniel in the lions den : Book of Daniel 6-18 )
I find the history of this area fascinating.
Kilmartin, Kilmory, Keills,Dunnad, standing stones cup & ring marks .......all of it.

Cameron,
Thanks for that...

I agree with you - the history of the the area and the whole of Scotland is fascinating!



I first became interested in zoomorphic’s when I was at university and attended a lecture give by George Bain and it was through that mans "raw enthusiasm" I developed a life long interest which has included history and many other avenues!



You certainly would enjoy the Northumberland countryside for the "cup & ring marks " not been to many of the sites but the ones I've seen have been interesting.

Regards

[tmurphy]

Lomond'

Absolutley stunning shots!

Slightly of topic, but how did you create the framing? I've been trying to get somthing similar (with the drop shadows on the text) for a few days now and keep failing miserably.

[lomond]

Lomond'

Absolutley stunning shots!

Slightly of topic, but how did you create the framing? I've been trying to get somthing similar (with the drop shadows on the text) for a few days now and keep failing miserably.

Thanks.

I use Mikes Framer Script. ( Thanks again Mike )
You can find a discussion and link to Mikes home page here.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=75175

Go to his home page and download Version 1.09.

It works great.

Regards,