UK - Scotland - Isle of Skye - Road through Stormy Quirang
Isle of Skye - The Quirang is a fascinating rock formation on the Trotternish peninsula on Skye. It is approximately two miles north west of Staffin and six miles south east of Rubha Hunish. The Quiraing is a spectacular landslip on the eastern face of Meall na Suiramach, the northernmost summit of the Trotternish Ridge on the Isle of Skye. The whole of the Trotternish Ridge escarpment was formed by a great series of landslips; the Quiraing is the only part of the slip still moving, the road at its base near Flodigarry requires repairs each year.
The Trotternish Ridge lies on Skye's northernmost peninsula known as Trotternish. The northernmost summit on this ridge is known as the Quirang which has a fantastic maze of pinnacles, cliffs and flat grass tables that were formed by an ancient landslide of biblical proportions. From below these cliffs look huge, upon closer inspection you find many intricacies - scree slopes provide entrances to reveal an intricate maze of deep chasms and huge rock walls.
While looking at my photostream lately I realized I that hardly post any photos with any green color in them. No surprise I guess as there is hardly anything green in the Middle East. As I'm starting to prepare next trip to Scotland this June I went through some last year photos. Those of you that think that you'll come to Isle of Skye and you'll be welcomed by light like this, might be disappointed. You can get your share of rain rather than this wonderful light. Even thought the plan was to hike for one whole day around Quirang, the reality was that due to the weather condition we had only one early morning with such a wonderful light. I nearly didn't have enough strength to get out of bed after several days of late night shooting and early mornings. Mind you that sunset is around 11PM and sunrise around 4AM in June, you can imagine how much sleep you get when always try to capture the best light. Landscape photography is not an easy job, but with results like this it is definitely worth it.
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Baloulumix (38 months ago | reply)
Magnifique paysage !
cétey (38 months ago | reply)
Fantastique !!!!!
Ron Hanko (38 months ago | reply)
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Jasim. (38 months ago | reply)
Wonderful!
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flickrized (38 months ago | reply)
stunning light indeed, hard to concentrate after viewing your pictures send me daydreaming about all the amazing places on the planet.
Waltsnoop (38 months ago | reply)
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tobey308 (38 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot Lucie!!!!
gudgun (38 months ago | reply)
Very good!
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Lovro67 (38 months ago | reply)
I would like to be there! Amazing!
Jordan Lye (38 months ago | reply)
WOW
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MikeSperlak (38 months ago | reply)
wow.
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odell_rd (38 months ago | reply)
Sensational lighting - what a place, what a shot!!
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Gino Caron (38 months ago | reply)
Wow, beautiful!
flickrgao (38 months ago | reply)
Excellent!! Amazingly beautiful.
marinaibizacb (38 months ago | reply)
Spectacular!!!!
A.Alwosaibie (38 months ago | reply)
Great shot!!
sarah(soso) (38 months ago | reply)
Fantastic shot
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Shutter_Dad (38 months ago | reply)
Absolutely stunning!
Barbara Jones / photosecosse.com (38 months ago | reply)
Living on the West Coast of Scotland as I do, close to the Isle of Skye, I know all too well what you say about the weather, and the short hours of darkness in Summer !! The light does NOT come easy, but is worth the wait ! I have been to the Quirang several times, and have yet to achieve an image worth talking about, so my congratulations to you !!!
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shacky Keith A Lancaster (38 months ago | reply)
A well captured landscape shot
Lovro67 (38 months ago | reply)
You got impressive photos!
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stunning shot!
Dare*2*Dream (38 months ago | reply)
Fantastic geography lesson and wonderful capture!
Andras Jancsik (38 months ago | reply)
Wonderful! The partial lighting and the rugged landscape create a particular harmony.
soul.glo (38 months ago | reply)
Stunning as always.
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Arild Heitmann Photography (38 months ago | reply)
Absolutely amazing! Im speechless...
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VEMB (38 months ago | reply)
beautiful place....!
hillsee (38 months ago | reply)
Great vista...and you certainly have some green here!...part of me wishes the road away...
Graham Cormie (38 months ago | reply)
Its a lovely part of the world and you have captured it beautifuly.
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F H Mira (38 months ago | reply)
Nice green.
rinogas (38 months ago | reply)
bellissima immagine !
dixie_law (38 months ago | reply)
Love the saturation and lighting - as usual. Nice touch with the bright lake off in the dark distance. Beautiful shot.
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Such a beautiful landscape capture! I really like the play of light and shade!
Cjasar (38 months ago | reply)
A wonderful scenery.
timo.frey (38 months ago | reply)
Wonderful landscape!
X n d - danielepelacani.altervista.org (38 months ago | reply)
incredible place!
PAUL1852X (38 months ago | reply)
Great landscape with rich colors !!
Armando Banfetti (Matteo Mangiarotti) (38 months ago | reply)
another beauty!
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fantastic view
Raymond Larose (38 months ago | reply)
This series has just been amazing. Really like this one as well!
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Shikhar's Photography (38 months ago | reply)
amazing landscapes
vincerideshoot (38 months ago | reply)
alway so magic !! I love this place ;)
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Chris Jolley (38 months ago | reply)
yay! more 'green-ness' :)
ANother fantastic landscape. Its a shame that Skye is so far away from just about everywhere else sthe scenery looks breathtaking. You have captured it really well