Just come back from the Outer Hebrides where I have been waiting for the chance to get out to St Kilda and then to try and land on Boreray. The weather went against us and we failed to land on this impressive Island so it lived up to its name as the impenetrable fortress. I was so impressed by this beautiful island I am already planning a return trip to try again, it really is one of our great natural wonders.
Now you mention it I can see the easy landing point.As Mark above says it almost looks like a scene out of Jurassic Park. on the attempt. Now that's an environmental shot.
Posted by Andy Astbury on May 22, 2009 at 11:50 AM
Superb shot - you B=+**@D
Agree with Mark - very prehistoric looking - awesome enviro matey
Posted by Scott Tilley on May 22, 2009 at 12:10 PM
Nice shot Danny, I would be very pleased with this. As has been said, with a hint of Jurassic Park.
Have to agree, Danny. It's a scary place, but its raw beauty stays with you all your life. Many years ago I was there on a National Trust Cruise and experienced my first sight of hundreds of gannets diving into a shoal of fish we had stirred up with our screws. An incredible, awe-inspiring sight. Unfortunately, it was before I got a decent camera. I think I had a Werra at the time. You're probably too young to remember them....
No we were with a special charter from lewis as we were also on the Monarch Isles and the boat had to pick us up from there. We needed complete control of the rib because we also had our own zodiac to reach the shore. A hell of alot of planning went into this trip and it is so dissappointing when things don't always go to plan but as you know the weather can change within the hour up there. Still a fantastic experience.
Interesting image Danny and one I keep coming back to.. For reasons already mentioned it's quite appealing and shows the dramatic nature of their nesting sites..
Discussion
24 repliesCanon 1DS MK11, 70-200mm, F10, 1/320, ISO 200.
Danny
Agree with Mark - very prehistoric looking - awesome enviro matey
Scott
Colours look very natural.
Were you out with Guideliner cruises?
John
No we were with a special charter from lewis as we were also on the Monarch Isles and the boat had to pick us up from there. We needed complete control of the rib because we also had our own zodiac to reach the shore. A hell of alot of planning went into this trip and it is so dissappointing when things don't always go to plan but as you know the weather can change within the hour up there. Still a fantastic experience.
Danny
J
Sounds good if you haven't been before you will love it, it is an amazing place. Do you have any room as I really want to go again
Danny
Brett
Tony
Ian
Steve
I love it.
Bertl
As has already been said a dramatic image that is full of atmosphere!
David
Excellent capture mate. Absolutely stunning.
Edwin Kats
Lee
Great shot with bags of atmosphere! Up to your normal very high standards.
Regards
Rob ( no more Charles mate, beard and hair have gone for good !!!!
Fran