Dunnotar Castle , 1 place / 2 views

both lovely shots Dimitri
I really like the textures and colours on the foreground rocks in the 1st .......... the 3 big rocks lead the eye nicely to the castle.
I really like the foreground of the second one but can't help thinking it would be nicer if the castle was a bit more off centre...

very nice indeed as always Dimitri. I personally prefer the second one. I like how the landscape leads the eye to the castle. Your right about those rocks though...some great colours there!

Both excellent images Dimitri

I love the detail in the foreground rocks, hope you didn't have to clone any Buggbairns out of your shots down there.

You've captured the "alleyway" of the cliffs at a great angle in the 2nd shot too

Some of the most original shots of Dunnotar I have seen for a while... I've taken similar shots a few years back, no idea where the shots have got to now

Very nice! I really like the second shot, shows the rugged terrain very well.

Lovely dimitri, an the second photo in particular is very effective with the "alleyway" as Scottie termed it, giving a nice lead-in to the castle.

Excellent Dimitri (as always). The second shot for me, just love the way the valley draws you to the castle. The first just doesnt draw me in the same way, but still a cracker. Good work my friend.

rudgej wrote in post #2230388
Lovely dimitri, an the second photo in particular is very effective with the "alleyway" as Scottie termed it, giving a nice lead-in to the castle.

Couldn't agree more. As much as I love the stones in the first and the lovely composition, the second just really works for me. Great job Dimitri.

Superb Dimitri.

A unique viewpoint away from the usual 'postcard' shots you see of this castle.

You're right about the soil and pebbles too.
A very unusual sight so high up the castle perimeter and makes you wonder how much longer it will last on such a fragile base, but it has been there for a very long time and used to have a wooden fortress on the site.

I must find my way down to that pebble beach one day!

chemicalbro wrote in post #2229649
both lovely shots Dimitri
I really like the textures and colours on the foreground rocks in the 1st .......... the 3 big rocks lead the eye nicely to the castle.
I really like the foreground of the second one but can't help thinking it would be nicer if the castle was a bit more off centre...

Good observation Alan,the probleb though was the limited space we had.
If only i had taken that rope with me...grrr

baldybaldstock wrote in post #2229669
very nice indeed as always Dimitri. I personally prefer the second one. I like how the landscape leads the eye to the castle. Your right about those rocks though...some great colours there!

Yeap,defenetly shooting rocks after the rain my friend.

Buggbairn wrote in post #2229902
Both excellent images Dimitri

I love the detail in the foreground rocks, hope you didn't have to clone any Buggbairns out of your shots down there.

You've captured the "alleyway" of the cliffs at a great angle in the 2nd shot too

No,none of them...,cheers for the comments buddy.

Faolan wrote in post #2230003
Some of the most original shots of Dunnotar I have seen for a while... I've taken similar shots a few years back, no idea where the shots have got to now

Yea,that was exactly our intention that day,different angles,cheers for looking.

Cobra351 wrote in post #2230042
Very nice! I really like the second shot, shows the rugged terrain very well.

And it was exactly that my friend,thank you for the comments.

rudgej wrote in post #2230388
Lovely dimitri, an the second photo in particular is very effective with the "alleyway" as Scottie termed it, giving a nice lead-in to the castle.

And it was only a last minute thing John.

HrcRacing wrote in post #2230957
Couldn't agree more. As much as I love the stones in the first and the lovely composition, the second just really works for me. Great job Dimitri.

Thanks Rob.

bachscuttler wrote in post #2231269
Superb Dimitri.

A unique viewpoint away from the usual 'postcard' shots you see of this castle.

You're right about the soil and pebbles too.
A very unusual sight so high up the castle perimeter and makes you wonder how much longer it will last on such a fragile base, but it has been there for a very long time and used to have a wooden fortress on the site.

I must find my way down to that pebble beach one day!

Lets hope it stays there for a long time more Steve.

adebass wrote in post #2230933
Excellent Dimitri (as always). The second shot for me, just love the way the valley draws you to the castle. The first just doesnt draw me in the same way, but still a cracker. Good work my friend.

The majority seem to go for the 2nd one,hmm,and i nearly didn`t post it,goes to show you.

dv2004 wrote in post #2233856
The majority seem to go for the 2nd one,hmm,and i nearly didn`t post it,goes to show you.

It just goes to show - someone can be a superb judge of other's work (and you are) but when it comes to their own .........

I like #1 but I love #2!

Mike Bell wrote in post #2234355
It just goes to show - someone can be a superb judge of other's work (and you are) but when it comes to their own .........

I like #1 but I love #2!

Precisely Mike , i`m really bad.

omg these are outstanding! as usually simply amazing! i love this kind of shot- probably number two being my favourite!

beautiful shots dimitri