Callander House in Falkirk, Scotland

Ok this was my first real outing with my new 17-40L. No CP fitted. It didn't matter where I located myself I was just managing to get everything in due to the trees There was nothing I could do about the shadow cast on the grass, as the sun rose the blue sky lightened so I reckon it was better with the blue sky and the shadow, any thoughts? I would really appreciate your comments here as it is my first go with this lens, so do not hold back as its the only way to learn Thanks in advance for taking time to comment
Cheers Ricky

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rickydiver wrote in post #2103536
Ok this was my first real outing with my new 17-40L. No CP fitted. It didn't matter where I located myself I was just managing to get everything in due to the trees There was nothing I could do about the shadow cast on the grass, as the sun rose the blue sky lightened so I reckon it was better with the blue sky and the shadow, any thoughts? I would really appreciate your comments here as it is my first go with this lens, so do not hold back as its the only way to learn Thanks in advance for taking time to comment
Cheers Ricky

Why should you do something about the shadow?
As far as i can see,the image lacks fg detail and the shadow with its lines just fullfills that.

Ahh "Cally Hoose"

Having lived a 10 minute walk from "Cally Park" all my days I have to say Ricky......it's quite a hard building to get good shots of.

Round the other side you get more space before you hit the trees for better angles, shooting during a high sun is a no no though, as you'll know it's in your face, all the way.

You did okay with this shot mate, for once the sun didn't do you any favours.

I've never heard of Callander House before. What is the background to it? Is it worth a visit? (and then tea and scones at Scottie's house :lol

rudgej wrote in post #2105048
I've never heard of Callander House before. What is the background to it? Is it worth a visit? (and then tea and scones at Scottie's house :lol

Excellent idea, John. We could do the Falkirk Wheel after the scones, then Scottie could buy us all beer!

Buggbairn wrote in post #2103708
Ahh "Cally Hoose"

Having lived a 10 minute walk from "Cally Park" all my days I have to say Ricky......it's quite a hard building to get good shots of.

Round the other side you get more space before you hit the trees for better angles, shooting during a high sun is a no no though, as you'll know it's in your face, all the way.

You did okay with this shot mate, for once the sun didn't do you any favours.

A crisp well-exposed shot. Compositionally, it sounds like you did the best you could - if you want a shot of the whole caboodle, that is. I think I would have got up closer and concentrated on the interesting architecture. Or did you do that as well?

Hi Dimitri, yeah i realised it was missing something from the FG but I tried different options and nothing seemed to work for me I suppose the shadow does contribute a bit

Scotty you are right the better shot is from the other side of the house, but just my luck there was a Shearings tour bus full of cofin dodgers parked slap bang in the centre

John I have never been inside the house so have no idea, I must visit and will update when I have I know Scotty surely he can provide better than tea and Scones

Cheers Mike I probably should have tried to get up close and get more detail, but never really thought to try
Thanks for the comments though guys
Ricky

Ah Rick up shooting in ma neck of the woods! Did you do any PP on the shot!!!! Or straight oot the camera! Not heard from yi! Did you try for the wee critters!!

rudgej wrote in post #2105048
I've never heard of Callander House before. What is the background to it? Is it worth a visit? (and then tea and scones at Scottie's house :lol

John Callander Estate I'd say is very underestimated by both the residents of Falkirk and the local authorities, It has everything to offer, That magnificent house, a lake, a golf course, and a huge woodland area.

Tea n Scones ? more chance of a burger and can of beer at my house

Mike Bell wrote in post #2105502
Excellent idea, John. We could do the Falkirk Wheel after the scones, then Scottie could buy us all beer!

See above

rickydiver wrote in post #2107847
Scotty you are right the better shot is from the other side of the house, but just my luck there was a Shearings tour bus full of cofin dodgers parked slap bang in the centre

Coffin Dodgers some day that'll be us mate

John I have never been inside the house so have no idea, I must visit and will update when I have I know Scotty surely he can provide better than tea and Scones

Hey Sir !!!! You'll be getting me a bad name around this place

Superscot The wee critters were not playing I had the 120-300 with me but they were not coming down from the trees!
Scotty have you no managed ti get yersel a bad name without ma help
Ricky