The Great Herdsman

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 10, 2013839 views17 comments

The Great Herdsman or the translation to Scottish gaelic, Buachaille Etive Mòr.

Each time I have visited this area of Scotland I have tried to photograph this scene but I have never been happy with the results. I tried again on my visit up there a couple of weeks ago and I am quite pleased with this attempt.

I know this is a very often photographed scene and I'm sure a lot of you would have seen other versions of this but I would love to hear your feedback and anything you would have done differently.

Thanks, Gary.

D700, Nikon 16-35mm, 1/4 sec at F/14, iso 200.

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Zack Clothier on November 10, 2013 at 3:04 PM

This is really nice, Gary. I am liking your composition a lot, as well as the moody atmosphere and subtle color throughout.

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Comment posted by Jeremy Kessler on November 10, 2013 at 3:26 PM

This is stunning Gary. Great Work.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 10, 2013 at 3:35 PM

Gary, Just spent some time enjoying your large version. A beautiful image you captured there this time! I like your comp, the colors look great and I love the flow of the water. The sky also adds to the wonderful mood. Nice work on this!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on November 10, 2013 at 9:36 PM

Absolutely gorgeous image! I love the colors and love the dramatic sky.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 10, 2013 at 9:55 PM

Love the moodiness here Gary. Love the autumn color. Makes me want to visit Scotland again.

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on November 10, 2013 at 9:58 PM

I love this , Gary. the water flow, the colors, the sky and mtn; it all fits together nicely.

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Comment posted by Randy Runtsch on November 10, 2013 at 10:25 PM

Gary, the cloud over the The Great Herdsman lends the picture is dark mood. 1/4 sec was just right for the waterfall. It's a beautiful view and reminds me of my only trip to Scotland when a dark storm approached Loch Ness, making it look monstrous.

Well done.

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Comment posted by John Williams on November 10, 2013 at 10:37 PM

I'd be happy too!! This is fantastic Gary. I love your comp, the v-shaped water fall and the mountain behind mimic so well. The colors are just beautiful, and the water texture is perfect too. The clarity in both versions is amazing.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on November 11, 2013 at 8:53 AM

Wonderful scene here Gary. Very nice mood and colors and a really nice composition. The sky looks just great and so does the water exposure. Beautiful image.

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Comment posted by Ray Whitt on November 11, 2013 at 11:18 AM

Wonderful, love the water flowing through the landscape.

Ray

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on November 11, 2013 at 1:29 PM

I don't think I would have done anything differently, this is great! This has a really strong Scottish feeling to it, if that makes any sense.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on November 11, 2013 at 2:46 PM

Thanks for the nice comments everyone, I'm pleased you like it.

Cheers, Gary.

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Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on November 11, 2013 at 2:51 PM

Well ... I'd have to say that there is one huge thing I would have done differently. I would have followed you to this location and mirrored your every move so that I could add this exceptional composition to my portfolio.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 11, 2013 at 3:29 PM

Love the comp and color. An impressive peak looming above the glen. Classic, and so beautiful.

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Comment posted by Paul Gasior on November 11, 2013 at 7:05 PM

Beautiful image .Nice comp. and color

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on November 11, 2013 at 8:32 PM

I would say the comp is perfect Gary, and I like the play of the water and the mountain in the background. They provide a good balance to the other. The colors through out are such a beauty to enjoy. Very sweet work!!

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on November 12, 2013 at 5:12 AM

Hi Gary

Full of autumn colour and those wee waterfalls are fairly bouncing must have been a lot of rain that week.

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