Sunset over Castle Stalker ~ Loch Laich, Scotland
Olympus E-30, Zuiko 50-200, Hitech GND
We had a pleasure to spend an extended weekend (Dec 10-13, 2009) on the landscape photography workshop organized by Ian Cameron in Glencoe, Scotland. Weather changed on the day we arrived and stayed truly amazing during all four days. As Ian said "we were treated to some of the best winter photographic conditions I think I have ever had the good fortune to witness." There were six of us and we had lots of fun exploring and photographing Glencoe from early morning to an evening twilight every day. It just couldn't get any better ;)
You can see a stunning sunset over Castle Stalker - originally a small fort, built around 1320 by Clan MacDougall who were then Lords of Lorn - on this photo. We were returning to our hotel after photographing all day as the sky was getting ready to reveal this vivid mix of colors. So Ian decided to stop by the Castle Stalker to capture a few photos and I think it was worth it.
You can find more information about Glencoe on Wikipedia: "Glen Coe (Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Comhann, pronounced [kʎaun kʰɔvən]) is a glen in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the southern part of the Lochaber committee area of Highland Council, and was formerly part of the county of Argyll. It is often considered one of the most spectacular and beautiful places in Scotland, and is a part of the designated National Scenic Area of Ben Nevis and Glen Coe. The narrow glen shows a grim grandeur."
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MsDebbieP (41 months ago | reply)
that is SWEEEEEET ... I think it is my favourite of all your photos.. Stunning.
clyde_sostand (41 months ago | reply)
Fantastic!
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Kudos on this shot!
Tony Immoos (41 months ago | reply)
Incredible!
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Grant MacDonald (41 months ago | reply)
wonderful. Love it
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nejakdivne (41 months ago | reply)
Parada!
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Martin Mastelak (41 months ago | reply)
Táto je nádherná, krásna hra farieb a svetla
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PetterPhoto (41 months ago | reply)
What a perfect fairy tale castle for photography, wonderful shot!
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Wow! Just awsome!
Edith Hoffman (41 months ago | reply)
Beautiful capture and colors!
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Udel B. Kindt (41 months ago | reply)
Splendide ! Bravo;
Kerstin Frank art (41 months ago | reply)
Beautiful.
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Derek Fogg (41 months ago | reply)
Excellent capture - stunning colours and tones
paprtala (41 months ago | reply)
Fantasticky zachycená podvečerní atmosféra!!!
Skvělá práce, Martine!!!
Dainis Matisons (41 months ago | reply)
Well done.
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bubba911t (41 months ago | reply)
Stunning shot, Martin. Excellent job!
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Fantastic image !
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Katka S. (41 months ago | reply)
Naprosto luxusní série!
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EBONY~CAT (41 months ago | reply)
amazing ..
Kishore.R (41 months ago | reply)
Nice work my friend.
fotofunk1~~in&out of here~will catch up (41 months ago | reply)
Truly amazing.
rods pix (41 months ago | reply)
This is sooooo dang cool!
Right out of a fairytale!
Horia Bogdan (41 months ago | reply)
This is absolutely superb, Martin!
I hope one day to be able to attend one of Ian's workshops, as i see he does indeed take people to fantastic places at just the right time.
You exposure here is spot-on and the composition is outstanding. I really like where you've placed the castle in the frame and how it's just a very little bit more than just a simple silhouette.
Truly wonderful. BRAVO!
bob956 (41 months ago | reply)
great work!!!
YG Low (41 months ago | reply)
Beautiful shot
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Martin Sojka .. www.VisualEscap.es (41 months ago | reply)
Thanks for all nice comments and...
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!
Martin Sojka .. www.VisualEscap.es (41 months ago | reply)
Horia, you're right that Ian takes people to fantastic places at just the right time ;) and as a bonus he is very passionate photographer and supportive... highly recommended.
idc1962 (41 months ago | reply)
Martin that is a magnificent shot I don't know how much post production you had to do, hopefully very little cos my velvia trannies look nearly identical. Very very well done. Did Alenka get some good shots too.
eltalley (41 months ago | reply)
Wow!!! I'm totally speechless....
KomodorO // Paco LopeH (41 months ago | reply)
Wonderful colors
NorthernXposure (41 months ago | reply)
Lovely sky and reflected light on the loch
Christophe Delas (41 months ago | reply)
wonderful colors
autumnal fires (41 months ago | reply)
Beautiful scenery!
Neil Greenhill (41 months ago | reply)
This is trully stunning. It would be impossible not to fave this shot.
I really like the deep blacks in the silhouette
Tom and Pam (41 months ago | reply)
Beautiful! Love the colors and so peaceful.
stano szenczi (41 months ago | reply)
Úžasné miesto, tajomná nálada, krásne farby.
James Clegg (41 months ago | reply)
cracking shot - superb.
Happy New Year to you.
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Photography by Claire (41 months ago | reply)
Amazing shot! I was here on a very wet dull day and it looked nothing like this!!
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JA|Foto (41 months ago | reply)
very nice!
CzechR (40 months ago | reply)
Úžasné fotky!
MacRamsay (40 months ago | reply)
Castle Stalker is in Bagging Scotland's Top 10 Castles to 'Bag' - we'd love you to post this on our Bagging Scotland flickr group