Storm Light

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 22, 2012670 views11 comments

Storm light on Achnahaird Bay, Inverpolly, Scotland really enhanced the turquoise color of the ocean and highlighted the hills across the bay. The ghosts of the distant mountains are barely visible through the heavy Scottish skies. Taken on a Transient Light 1-to-1.

Thanks for having a look and for any C&C.

Canon 5DM2
Canon 24-70mm f/2.8L at 70mm
ISO100 1/30sec f/13
SR Warming Polarizer

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11 comments

Comment posted by Scott Smorra on February 22, 2012 at 6:22 PM

I really like the color of the water here Eva. Excellent details in the larger version as well.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on February 22, 2012 at 7:16 PM

aah I remember it well that was very fine light just before we got hit by a typical Scottish squall and ran off to cower beneath a cliff. Gorgeous turquoise and I like the ghostly mountains seconds later and even they had disappeared along with those vibrant hues in the sea.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on February 22, 2012 at 8:20 PM

The turquoise water is lovely and contrasts nicely with the colors of the approaching storm. Hope you were able to get to some cover before the rain came through.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 22, 2012 at 8:23 PM

Thanks Scott .... and Ian, BTW - I can't wait to get back to your Scotland for more crazy weather and that fantastic Scottish light.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on February 22, 2012 at 9:23 PM

Hey, Thanks Zak. As Ian mentioned, we took cover below a cliff from where I took this. Later on it was fun watching the sideways rain that scoured the land and looked like a swarm of bees (stinging just as bad). On my way back from Inverness to Glasgow by train to catch my flight back to the US, I met two older gentleman (my age or older) who were biking (pedal type) in the horrific weather that same day in Inverpolly. Don't know how they kept themselves and their bicycles from getting blown over in the gale force winds. The younger one of them actually gave up and hitched hiked back to Ullapool.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 22, 2012 at 10:41 PM

This is very nice, Eva! I can just see those distant mountains! Wonderful detail (large version) and I love that water!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on February 22, 2012 at 11:38 PM

Love the strong diagonals and that turquoise water is stunning, Eva. Beautiful light as well. The faint outline of those mountains adds a wonderful dimension to an already gorgeous image.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 22, 2012 at 11:40 PM

The turquoise water contrasts very nicely with the cloudy blue sky. I also like the big sweep of the water and the foreground rocks. It's a beautiful place.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 23, 2012 at 3:51 PM

The colors and comp make this work for me, Eva. Beautiful.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on February 24, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Beautiful Eva. The water color is so nice here, reminds me of a warmer environment. I like how the distant foggy peaks contrast with the FG.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on February 24, 2012 at 4:08 PM

Love that turquoise water Eva, not what one would expect in a scene from Scotland!

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