Loch Achray

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 1, 2013921 views16 comments

Loch Achray, Trossachs NP, Scotland.

I took this back in February 2012. I went up to Edinburgh with my wife for a few days and managed to get a day out in the Trossachs NP to get a few photo's.

I'm quite happy with this but would love to hear your feedback, good or bad.

Thanks for looking and a very Happy New Year to all.

Cheers, Gary.

1/30 sec, F/11, iso 200.

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Michael Cothran on January 1, 2013 at 4:21 PM

It's a gloomy image, but that's a good mood here. The overall bluish and dark tones support that. I like it.
FYI - I checked the larger version, and it's smaller than the one posted here. You might want to recheck what resolution you used there.

Registered on December 5, 2012, 31 Posts, 730 Comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on January 1, 2013 at 4:28 PM

Thanks Michael,

Not sure what you are seeing in the larger version, when I click it I get the 1000px version. Hopefully someone else will chip in.

Cheers, Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Richter on January 1, 2013 at 4:36 PM

Gary, your image conveys an immediate feel of "blue hour" to me. I especially appreciate the kind of rhythm made by the trees an the background shapes as well.

Peter

Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments

Comment posted by Chet Dowell on January 1, 2013 at 4:40 PM

I really like this photo. Mood, mystery and beautiful soft color make this a pleasurable, peaceful, scene. Well done!!! Oh, I am getting the larger version. Chet

Registered on December 3, 2012, 237 Posts, 1171 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Pelton on January 1, 2013 at 4:45 PM

Beautifully composed and a wonderful scene, Gary.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 1, 2013 at 4:48 PM

I'd be quite happy with this too. It looks great. The fog does a great job of isolating the elements creating some layering. And how fortunate the island had three nicely isolated trees to give it even more focal appeal. Very nice image all around.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 1, 2013 at 4:59 PM

Gary,

Serene. That's what comes to mind. Quiet and reflective (figuratively too.) Beautiful.

btw, I'm seeing the larger version. Not sure what Michael is seeing.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 1, 2013 at 5:03 PM

A magical image with great mood. I love the receding layers of fog with just glimpses of the background hills and trees. And, the almost symmetrical comp.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on January 1, 2013 at 5:22 PM

Very nice mood. I like that you were able to maintain some detail in the trees amongst a foggy scene. The reflection is nice as well.

Registered on September 1, 2011, 35 Posts, 748 Comments

Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on January 1, 2013 at 7:56 PM

It is a contemplative photo Gary, in that it makes me stop and think. I like photos like that.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 474 Posts, 5555 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 1, 2013 at 9:39 PM

Fantastic atmosphere Gary! Excellent misty reflection too. Love the somber mood.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on January 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM

A very moody image Gary. I love such conditions for photography.

Registered on January 26, 2007, 360 Posts, 9876 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 2, 2013 at 1:40 PM

Beautiful and wonderfully moody image Gary. I love these kind of conditions and you did a great job capturing them. I really like this comp and the 3 bigger trees on the island really add to it. Wonderful layers and reflection!