UK - Scotland - Isle of Skye - Sunset at far end of Europe
This sunset photo is taken at my favourite place in the north of Isle of Skye. Those islands that you see in horizon are Outer Hebrides Isles.
The overpowering brutal grandeur of Isle of Skye can leave even the most happy-go-lucky tourist speechless. It’s not pretty, it’s magnificent and a bit frightening - the bleak loneliness in parts can chill your soul. Immerse yourself in it (don’t just look at it through the bus or car window). Forget the weather, the midges, your own bed at home, your leaking shoes - you’ll suffer. It’s seldom a kind place, but you’ll be in no doubt that you’re alive.
At the island’s centre are the Cuillin Mountains, the Black Cuillins to the west, jagged and inspiring, the Red Cuillins to the east, rounded and brooding. The name ‘Isle of Skye’ comes from the native Gaelic ‘An t-Eilean Sgitheanach’, which means ‘winged island’. These ‘wings’ of Trotternish and Waternish along with Duirinish, Minginish and Sleat, stretch out into the sea to give a gentler but still mysterious and haunting landscape. The Gaelic nickname is Eilean a’ Cheo (Island of Mist) and as the clouds sit or curl slowly over the hills and fjords this is when Skye’s truest beauty can be admired.
NIKON D70, f/10, 0.003 sec (1/320), ISO 200, 46 mm
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Max & Mason, Miguel_CD, M.alkanderi, Boby Pirovics away, and 193 other people added this photo to their favorites.
Fatma:) (51 months ago | reply)
amazing shot :)
keijock (51 months ago | reply)
Fav fav!
congratulations
M.alkanderi (51 months ago | reply)
waaaaaaaaaaaaw,,,,beatifull i like it
Roger.C (51 months ago | reply)
Wow!
That is very beautiful.
arturpoz (51 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot..
Wolfhorn (51 months ago | reply)
Wonderful image!!
Boby Pirovics away (51 months ago | reply)
And this incredible the small cloud near the sun with the same form of the island ahead, what can I say?.... perfect,
Cesar R. (51 months ago | reply)
outstanding! Very beautiful!
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duiliopianelli (51 months ago | reply)
Absolut beautiful..I love the mood..!!!!
How1e (51 months ago | reply)
Brilliant photography as always
AL zanki (d10b Q8) (51 months ago | reply)
wow...perfect shot!
Zio Canguro (51 months ago | reply)
Speechless! I'm speechless!
Weir_r / (Robert) (51 months ago | reply)
beautiful shot, I am off to sky next week. First real holiday outing with the camera.
What a beautiful sky
aragost (51 months ago | reply)
This shot clearly gives the idea! :D
And I think the word you're looking for is sublime :)
lobstergirlfrommars (www.lisatattersonphotography. (51 months ago | reply)
wow, wow and wow, this is very beautiful and such a great shot.
Ventura Carmona (51 months ago | reply)
Imagen excelente. Un saludo
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awesome shot! love the composition
John Adkins II (51 months ago | reply)
this is simply beautiful, nice work!
gigi 62 (51 months ago | reply)
Amazing sunset. beautiful!!!!!!!
Al Hawat (51 months ago | reply)
superb shot.. i feel alive by just looking at the photo.. what more living the moment.. i envy u :))
calamorlanda (51 months ago | reply)
beautifull
PHOTO@E.T. (51 months ago | reply)
Magnificent !
North Light (51 months ago | reply)
Very beautiful.
manatee.voyager (51 months ago | reply)
Many congrats Lucie on Explore #70 17-03-2008
It's a great photo and your so right in your description including the midges .
Richard Tierney (51 months ago | reply)
Superb image.. Know what you mean :)
AndreaUPl (51 months ago | reply)
Oh this is incredible!!
Sunny Liu 石缝下乘凉的蛇 (51 months ago | reply)
Hi girl friend, I love all your stuff!! I will move you in to my friend now! So I can see you and your amazing photos everyday!! hehe =)
Christian Davies (51 months ago | reply)
great image love the depth and feel to it. Thanks for your kind comments !!
I'm going to lochcarron next Thursday then onto Skye after reading your description I'm even more eager !
Prat-Yati (51 months ago | reply)
Wow! brilliant shades and colors. Very picturesque. Perfect!
nora22765 (51 months ago | reply)
Nice place! And good work!
Denis Messié (51 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous !
LensEye View (51 months ago | reply)
I must say that I am very jealous. Not only do you get to wonderful places around the world that I'll never see, you are also one terrific photographer.
By the way, great composition and light.
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Stefan Elf (51 months ago | reply)
Gorgeous view, great capture!
Assaf_F (51 months ago | reply)
Stunning capture! this is fantastic
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Suddhajit (51 months ago | reply)
So you have been to my territories too! :) Lovely shot. You are really very well travelled!
Jorgelum (51 months ago | reply)
wow mi favorita!
Rod Monkey (51 months ago | reply)
Fabulous....thanks for capturing the beauty of Scotland.
Kirpernicus (51 months ago | reply)
Excellent photo, gorgeous light!
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Unique_Snowflake (51 months ago | reply)
dreamy shot
sahara13 (51 months ago | reply)
Phew...this is excellent.!!
yeoldeblackhippie (51 months ago | reply)
beautiful
melolou (51 months ago | reply)
Perfect!
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MC's Camra (51 months ago | reply)
Crystal clear, brilliant as always!
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Beautiful image.
mattiee (51 months ago | reply)
This pic's is one those timeless pictures always great to look at.
♫ jon argos ♫ (51 months ago | reply)
What a beautiful sunset, Lucie...the colors are amazing, and the light radiating through the clouds is stunning. :~}