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Barbara Jones /
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Landscape photography is the supreme test of the photographer - and often the supreme disappointment. - Ansel Adams
NB.........PLEASE do NOT use my images on websites, blogs or other media WITHOUT my explicit permission....© All rights reserved.
ANY REQUESTS FOR MY WORK, PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA MY WEBSITES BELOW
www.photosecosse.com
photosecosse.redbubble.com/
MY CALENDARS AVAILABLE HERE
I HAVE BOOKS PUBLISHED, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW
NORTHERN LIGHT, LANDSCAPES OF THE ISLE OF SKYE
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SNAPSHOTS OF SCOTLAND, THE NORTH WEST HIGHLANDS
PRINTS, CARDS, POSTERS,CANVASES, ETC AVAILABLE HERE




SEE ALSO
www.fluidr.com/photos/babsphotosecosse
Landscape Photography of SCOTLAND and the ISLE OF SKYE is my speciality, living as I do here in the North West Highlands of Scotland. The light here can be amazing, though very fleeting, and I try to capture the ever changing moods of the weather in all seasons. I also shoot Nature and Travel Images Worldwide.
I am country born and bred, and have an intense love of Mountains and Wilderness, and attempt to INTERPRET that emotion in my art…and I very much view Photography as an ART FORM....NOT as a process that creates an exact record of what is there !
Variety in styles is what I aim for….some of my images are very colourful, traditional picture postcard style ( crowd pleasers ! ), while others are more moody, or artsy fartsy , and I have no qualms about using Photoshop , or creating HDR with Photomatix !!
I have pursued Photography one way or the other for twenty years now, and have been published many times.
PhotosEcosse means simply, photos of Scotland !
IMAGES ON FLICKR are better viewed on FIREFOX which is colour managed, while Internet Explore 8 is NOT, rendering images oversaturated and oversharp !
Fave Photographers ?
ANDY ROUSE, GUY EDWARDES, GALEN ROWELL, JOE CORNISH, CHARLIE WAITE.
My gear consists of -
Canon EOS50D
Canon EOS 7D
Sigma 10-20mm f4.0-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens
Canon 24-105 f4 EF IS USM L series Lens
Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens
Tamron 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 AF XR Di lens
Polarising Filters, B+W.
Neutral Density Filters, six stop, B+W
Velbon Sherpa 435R Tripod lightweight and useful for longer excursions.
Manfrotto 190XPROB Tripod with Manfrotto 324RC2 Joystick Head, top notch quality.
Plustek OpticFilm 7500i AI scanner
Adobe Photoshop CS5 for editing
Digital Photo Professional software
Photomatix Pro 4.02
Lowepro Fastpack 350 photographers rucksack.
Tamrac Velocity 7 bag for lightweight trips.
Spyder 2 for calibrating my Samsung Monitor.
I shoot RAW files, which I process in Photoshop CS5
and occasionally use Photomatix to process HDR images.
PLEASE do not be offended if I do not reciprocate to all of you that want to make me a contact, Flickr is wonderful, but I have a life and other things to do !! There just are not enough hours in the day !!
THANK YOU ONE AND ALL FOR THE TRULY LOVELY COMMENTS ON MY STREAM, I AM SO GRATEFUL TO YOU
PLEASE NOTE THAT I RETAIN COPYRIGHT ON ALL MY PHOTOGRAPHS AND THAT YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED BY LAW TO DOWNLOAD THEM WITHOUT MY PERMISSION
Photos of Barbara Jones / photosecosse.com (6)
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- Blurb Books 2,399 photos, 6,473 members
- Stuck On Earth Community 26,557 photos, 2,080 members
- A Landscape Photographers Art 421 photos, 148 members
- Scotland's Digital Landscape Forum 597 photos, 33 members
- Fine Art Photography ~ Invited Only ~ 489 photos, 57 members
- Farming Life 8,916 photos, 669 members
- Noah's Ark, all on board! [Admin approval] P1: pls C3 1,283 photos, 266 members
- HDR Coastline 149 photos, 40 members
- HDR World Map, Geotagged HDRI Only! 3,277 photos, 132 members
- Capture Winter 277 photos, 107 members
- Focus on Beauty(Admin-Invite)COMMENT ON 3 Please ! 14,207 photos, 1,351 members
- "Landscapes Shot In Landscape Format" 800 photos, 35 members
- Finest Gold - Admin Invite - 50+ favs 2,146 photos, 271 members
- RedBubble - New Rules post 1 & comment on 1 681 photos, 298 members
- Dogs! Dogs! Dogs! 653,917 photos, 81,404 members
- The Imperial Gallery 1,428 photos, 327 members
- The Essence (adm.inv.) 2,402 photos, 408 members
- NewEmpyreanElite-50FAVES ADMININVITE 2,581 photos, 331 members
- Explore The Beautiful ... 探索美麗(invite) 3,305 photos, 215 members
- Digital Photography Enthusiast Reader's Gallery 1,669 photos, 87 members
- About you-Level2 [PREMIUM] -(invite only + C2 ) Best of 2011 2,680 photos, 458 members
- NOVA Photo - Masterpieces ~Invitation Only~ 4,325 photos, 267 members
- Exceptional Graphic/Photo Art Admins Invite P1/A1 Sweeper active 3,954 photos, 1,108 members
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- The World We Live In *INVITED IMAGES ONLY* P1/Award2. Sweeper On 13,512 photos, 1,736 members
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- "Quality Only" Scape Club --> NEW Contest Open 3,801 photos, 838 members
- THE ARTISTS Club 11,792 photos, 1,052 members
- ***Parisinita & friends NEW !!! (P1,C2) 114,280 photos, 3,993 members
- Scenics & Wilderness (Admin Invite Only) 2,835 photos, 254 members
- Skye in Focus 330 photos, 91 members
- The Gallery Of Fine Photography [No frames/signatures] 27,340 photos, 4,485 members
- EAQIO 2,121 photos, 194 members
- Flickr Walkabout Group 4,877 photos, 1,825 members
- "Only Good Photographs - P1C2" 17,017 photos, 944 members
- Dunedin Salon 180 photos, 19 members
- Poetic Landscapes 4,146 photos, 562 members
- ~New Envy of Flickr!~ Invited Only - Post 1 Comment 2 46,434 photos, 8,527 members
- The Friends Of "El Brujo" 6,609 photos, 439 members
- OUR MASTERPIECES-INVITED PICS ONLY-◊P.1- C. 3 NO VIDEOS 6,972 photos, 2,566 members
- Qoop 25% off prints photobooks cards calendars, cd dvd backups 4,863 photos, 1,132 members
- Snapfish 1,530 photos, 6,436 members
- Mesart ~ Flickartist (Post 1 Award 2) 10,044 photos, 297 members
- Richard's Silver Star (25+faves, admin-invite) 13,572 photos, 723 members
- The New Academy Group: INVITED SHOTS ONLY ( comment on 3 ) 47,798 photos, 6,783 members
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- Better Than Good - Level 2 (p1/a5) Sweeper in use 37,430 photos, 5,890 members
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- Portfolio Landscape ART 40,656 photos, 2,886 members
Testimonials (23)
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Shuggie!! says:
"OK .. so Babs is my dear friend. But that's not really why I'm writing this testimonial .. I'm doing so because she is a good .. no, strike that, she is a BLOODY good .. photographer at whose work mere mortals like me can only stand back and feel distinctly envious. She's not bad at gardening either ..
So what are you doing reading this? Get on to her photostream and see for yourself!"20th August, 2010
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Babu Juliet-India-Mike Golf says:
"Now that I am checking updates from photoecosse I never find an image I don't want to view for several minutes. Maybe it is because I am half Scottish but something is pulling me there. I have been online five times in the last week looking at airfares to the highlands. I need to go, maybe next year when the time to get away arrives. Bless you for being such a good travel ambassador for your country. I live in the town of McPherson where we have an annual Scottish Festival. I went this year (in the past I have been out of town doing photo assignments) and after listening to the pipes and drums; wanted to take up arms against the King and Queen of England - drive the scoundrels back south (OK - just kidding). I never thought that bagpipes were that cool but with all the drums - WOW! I gotta make it there and SOON! We had some excellent Border Collies at the festival this year and having lost our dog in July (half border collie) I was nearly in tears watching them work. I need to visit the homeland. Does it help that I drink single malt scotch?
Thanks for your wonderful images and inspiration to travel to your homeland (and mine as well!) - THANKS"8th October, 2009
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Abbie Lou says:
"She is amazing, her photography is stunning, her landscapes are breathtaking, Barbara speaks about the light in Skye taking your breath away......and she is right, you don't need to go to Skye to see this, just look at her photography, bliss............"
9th September, 2009
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stanton imaging says:
"i only know barbara through her work but as is often said photographs are more about the photographer than the photograph so in that way i feel i know her. i often come to coment but there are ushally hundreds of coments before me so this is the lazy mans way of covering all her work.........fantastic x"
16th July, 2009
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Kev Palmer says:
"Barbara’s landscape work is really something to behold. I first came across her work while searching for images of Scotland and the quality of the images she is able to produce is staggering and truly inspiring. Her use of light and composition are exceptional and I always look forward to both her posts and comments. Thanks for being a friend and contact Barbara and long may it continue."
6th May, 2009
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Doctor Syntax says:
"I'm saying nowt about Barbara's pictures. They speak for themselves and don't need any words from me. Why tell Beethoven that he's got his notes in the right order? Just sit back and enjoy and admire. So it is with Barbara's wonderful images.
I do, though, want to express my appreciation of her generosity of spirit. She has made many comments about my own contributions to flickr, far more than I have made about hers, and always with a delightful, bubbly enthusiasm and, as I said before, generosity.
So thanks Barbara. You are certainly an inspiration to me and set the standard I shall always strive to achieve."25th February, 2009
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Alf - thanks for viewing says:
"Barbaras photos always stands out - well lighted and composed.
Each one could have been a painting by a great painter.
Barbara paints with her camera it seems ;-)
She's blessed with a wonderful landscape around her and her photos shows her great love for that landscape.
She's an inspiration to me.
All the best from Alf"6th February, 2009
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bossbob50 says:
"Barbie rises early and moves about her small, little piece of this world.
With her camera and tripod as extensions of her spirit and soul:
She sees with the eyes of Angels
She sings with as if a choir in Heaven
She touches us with Earth Mother’s love
She soothes as a sip from the perfect cup of tea
She captures a world as mesmerizing and warm as her smile
She infuses us – through and through - with the most pure of light.
Her's is not art, but life itself.
Such is “Barbie.” Unique, captivating, powerful, serene, elegant, nourishing, whimsical, lush.
How does she see so….wondrously? I do not know, but I am glad she does."13th January, 2009
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brynmeillion - JAN says:
"I don't know why it took me so long to find Barbara's stream of wonderful photographs - but I am glad I did. Her photography shows a great eye for the beautiful - she manages to get such wonderful landscape photo's which are beautiful in themselves (you are so lucky Barbara to live where you are) but she adds even more beauty with her skills in color - lighting and composition. A joy to come and visit and well recommended to visit often."
28th July, 2008
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Daren Smith says:
"Barbara's work is a joy to view. You add her as a contact and you are rewarded with work that oozes quality, style and personality and that leaves you wanting more. But what more is that you are in touch with a generous woman who despite having so many contacts finds time to be a real friend, offering advice and support. Her warmth shines through with the comments she leaves, and you will long for her latest images to enjoy.
Keep up the great work Barbara, and thank you for the fun and pleasure you have brought me and so many other flickrites!"19th May, 2008
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Caeathro says:
"I surf Flickr a lot, but have never come across a set of photographs which come close to these for consistency of quality in all aspects of work. Many congratulations on a body of work which should be published in a large format book - put me down for the first copy!"
10th May, 2008
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Lags2149 says:
"I've never written a testimonial before. It's not because i haven't wanted to,but because i have a hard time expressing myself this way. But barbara is worth every letter i type and every feeling i have. Her hard work and knowledge of how she likes to compose a picture is pretty apparent with what she gives us to view. She has found time to help me when i've had questions about her work. When we make comments on each others photos,they are sometimes funny,but always felt from the heart. She has become a true friend to me even though we are many miles apart. Because of her help and heart-felt comments, i will always be steadfast and a true friend to her. Well i guess that wasn't so bad after all....see the effect she will have on you?"
2nd May, 2008
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Joy's Snap Shots says:
"I just wanted to share how much I enjoy Barbara‘s beautiful pictures! Her photostream is full of fantastic landscapes! It’s one of the reason’s I love Flickr, getting to view such fantastic photos each day! Thanks for posting Barbara so the rest of us can view your beautiful country! Joy C."
24th April, 2008
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Nurmanman says:
"Of all my contacts on Flickr, Barbara's photosteam is the one I look for first to check for updates. Whether they be of the Highland or her travels around the world, they are always exceptional. Composition, light, colouring is spot-on. They are also always informative with well thought out desciptions. Her love for photography , the Highlands and it's people stands out a mile.
As a contact, she always finds time to leave meaningful (ususlly light-hearted) comments and you get the feeling from them that she treats you more of a friend than just a contact.
Oh and she's got a great smile !!"15th April, 2008
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Martin Third says:
"I'm still working my way through Barbara's Photostream. Such is the quality of her work, that you can't quickly flick through her photos, but rather each one has to be savoured. Every shot has dazzling colour saturation and perfect light. I use Barbara's shots as the benchmark which I strive to achieve! Truly excellent work."
9th March, 2008
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deegs says:
"Barbara has a talent that is huge. The scenes of Scotland and the rest of the world are beyond belief. Her composition and attention to detail make these images so wonderful.
This talent spreads its way through her photostream and a trip along this path will lead to much joy. Take a while and let your senses feel as if you were there when the picture was being recorded.
I have more of Barbara's images stored in my favourites than any other photographer here on flickr. Thank you Barbara for so many excellent and exceptional memories."6th February, 2008
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the44mantis says:
"Barbara's zest for life comes across in her work! Some people might reckon that living in the West Highlands all you have to do is point your camera at anything - not so. There are too many mediocre photos around on flickr for that!
I see, in Barbara's photos, places I have visited many times and there always seems to be something new to see - she finds another angle. More power to your er...... whatsit."3rd February, 2008
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touchingthelight says:
"Of all the people I've met on Flickr, I find myself looking out each day more for Barbara's work than any other. She lives in one of the most beautiful mountain countries in the world, and brings a wonderful sense of light, balance and presence in her pictures. And her responses to others are always generous and full of obvious delight. It is an honour to be counted among her friends."
19th November, 2007
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Synapped says:
"Barbara's stream has some of the most profound photos I've seen on Flickr. I love the little slices of life she lifts out of her experiences and presents with a sense of humor and unmistakable passion for life. Her landscapes are my favorites. Her exceptional talent for the use of light and space project a vastness and emotion that leave me with a breathless sense of awe."
20th August, 2007
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kerto.co.uk says:
"Outstanding landscape photographer, who's natural talent and impeccable sense of composition leave a viewer into an awe!"
19th August, 2007
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woodlands1968 says:
"These landscape photographs, are IMHO, amongst the best I've seen. Photoeccose has the rare talent, to take a photograph that captures simultaneously both the atmosphere and essence of a landscape. Congragulations on a great portfolio and I look forward to seeing more of your work in due course."
18th August, 2007
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Martin Gommel says:
"Barbaras abilites to centre landscapes and athmospheric situations is excellent. She has a good feeling for the right moment and her images have spoken a language to me, wich speaks of freedom, peace and the big emotions."
12th August, 2007
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Gerald Davison says:
"Photosecosse has one of the best portfolios of Landscape work I have encountered on Flickr!. Whilst she has uploaded a relatively small number of pictures they are all, without exception, of fabulous quality.
Thanks for sharing these - I'll be favouriting quite a few as I go through them all in more detail.
Glad to have you as a contact, I'll be keeping an eye out for future uploads."28th July, 2007
- Name:
- Barbara R Jones
- Joined:
- May 2007
- Hometown:
- somewhere in Cambridgeshire
- Currently:
- Kyle of Lochalsh, Ross-shire, Scotland UK
- I am:
- Female
- Occupation:
- Freelance Photographer
- Website:
- http://www.photosecosse.com/
- Email:
- barbarellaspics [at] gmail.com

















