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Posted: Tue Aug 16th, 2016 14:37 |
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highlander
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Eileen Donan's greatest feature is what happens when the tide goes out...the stink can be amazing and the midges overwhelming! I am surprised they got into as many fights as they did, they must have had impeccable timing. The biggest problem the castle faces is that it has been photographed from every conceivable angle and in every conceivable weather and light, and we get a lot of weather (and not so much light). I find shots from the water and from the hillside are becoming more popular as people seek out alternatives. They have a very good Facebook page which has regular photographic updates to inspire and annoy in equal measure. The Loch Leven shot was pure luck. It was February and I was camping (yes, in Scotland we are all a little bit odd). As the sun went down the sky just turned the most amazing colours and it lasted for what seemed like ages. The colours shown are just as seen, no major work in Photoshop, just a few basic RAW processes in Lightroom. It was like this all over Scotland for one evening, and their are numerous photos online from around the country on that night because it really was extraordinary. It rained the following day and was dull and grey, just to make up for it. I also love Glen Coe but it is very difficult to photograph. Rannoch Moor is somewhat easier as you are not so enclosed by the mountains. The Black Mount is also worth exploring and you'll fight for tripod space after the first snows.
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