St Andrews Panorama Photo

Photographer’s Note

St Andrews Panorama

So, after a (far too long) break, I think it's time to post a new photo, well not exactly new, as this one comes from my archives. And that was also the reason for this break, since I just had no new photo material and hardly any good photo opportunities in the last two months. And I didn't know what to upload from my archives. In the end, I decided to post this panorama view of the Scottish town of St Andrews, partly because I love the atmosphere of this picture, it was taken in February last year, but it already felt like Spring and that is quite different from this year, where we've had no real Spring-like days so far. Hopefully, this photo will speed things up a bit, so we can welcome Spring along with days like this one in St Andrews last year soon. :-)

St Andrews (Scottish Gaelic: Cill Rìmhinn) is located on the east coast of the council area of Fife and is named after Saint Andrew the Apostle. The town has 14,000 inhabitants and is known for various reasons:
First of all, it is home to Scotland's oldest university: University of St Andrews (founded 1410-1413). Secondly the town was the ecclesiastical capital of Scotland until the Reformation. And thirdly the town is known as the home of golf.

This photo was taken on a pier just outside the town and offers a view on two landmarks of St Andrews that I also posted before: the ruins of St Andrew's Cathedral and St Andrews Castle.

Unfortunately, the Exif Data got lost, because I had re-installed Paint Shop and therefore it didn't save them automatically anymore.
I hope you like this photo anyway and thanks for your visit!

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carper (64484) 2009-03-02 3:31

zeer fraaie foto Lars,
mooie compositie, goed perspective, uitsekende verdeling, prachtig licht, goed werk. prettige dag verder.
groet jaap

dip (12532) 2009-03-02 3:35

Hi Lars,
you come back with an wonderful image from your archives!
beautiful composition,I like the POV and the colors,good light management too,
very well done,
Greetings,
Dimitris.

ChrisJ (69973) 2009-03-02 3:36

Hi Lars, & good to see a ne post from you.

The stone breakwater adds good lead in lines. Excellent colour, sharpness & composition, with nice reflections in the water. Tfs!

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-03-02 3:44

Hi, Lars.
Welkom terug. Heel mooi hoe dat pier het uitzicht in tweeën splitst. Slightly off center, hetgeen perfect is, en prima belicht met een schitterend schaduwspel. Een paar gekleurde accenten, et voila`... een view die Schotland aan alle kanten ademt, chapeaux! Ik wens je nog een fijne dag, en laten wij hopen dat het nu eindelijk een beetje lente wordt... De hartelijke groeten, tot gauw.
Fulvio.

asajernigan (14072) 2009-03-02 3:46

Lars,
This is a nicely composed shot using the stone wall to lead the eye into the scene. The off center placement of the ruins works well allowing us to see the town to the right. The lighting and colors are fine with nice sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

devimeuxbe (55847) 2009-03-02 3:59

Hi Lars
The perspective is nice on this coast. The ruins of the castle are beautifull
nice landcape
Bertrand

papagolf21 (56141) 2009-03-02 4:13

Bonjour, mon ami Lars,
Très heureux de revoir vos photographies ! J'espère que tout va bien !
Merci de nous présenter cette bien jolie composition représentant un sujet intéressant parfaitement mis en image.
Une réalisation bien pensée.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Gerrit (35593) 2009-03-02 4:50

DagLars.
Mooie silhoutten van gebouwen en een fijne grillige kust maken dit samen met het prachtige licht een heerlijk plaatje om naar te kijken. Het perspectiviscgh element van de kademuur en de felle kleuren in het midden helpen ook.
Groeten Gerrit

bertolucci (11976) 2009-03-02 10:55

Hej Lars ! Gelukkig, je bent ook weer terug ! Wat een heerlijk licht in dit Schotse panorama. Mooi ook hoe hier de pier het oog de foto intrekt en aat uitkomen bij de toren Daarna kan het ontspannen waterwaards gaan rollen - goed gecomponeerd dus ook :-) Sterk werk! Fijne week,
Bert

gracious (20017) 2009-03-02 11:01

Hello Lars,
It's nice to hear from you once again!
many thanks for this beautiful posting from Scotland!
loved the pov especially with the beautiful sunlight from an angle!
nice sharpness with good colour and great details
welcome back my friend
a hug from Tony

danos (32170) 2009-03-02 11:08

Hello Lars,
welcome back after your long absence in TE.Very nice this panorama of St Andrews,with the cement pier to create depth in the scene and to present us the St Andrews Castle,on the far end on the hill.Well done.

Have a nice day,danos

xavshot (62239) 2009-03-02 11:27

Bonsoir Lars
j'apprécie la lumière et le point d evue dans ta photo. C'est très agréable à regarder notamment avec la digue qui part au premier plan. Bien joué.
Xavier

emjleclercq (14207) 2009-03-02 13:23

Very nice composition with water visible on both sides of the pier, the harbour on the left, and the sea on the right. I like the good depth of the image, with the castle and the cathedral fully visible in the background.

All the best,

Emmanuel

jonathan_hart (22570) 2009-03-02 15:44

hej Lars!
good lighting, the perspective on the left is interesting but i see very lovely detail on the right,
in short, a two in one picture, well done panorama, i like the mood of this shot too
regards
jc

paura (38222) 2009-03-02 16:22

Lars,
Uma beleza de trabalho fotográfico, apresentando de forma exemplar essa bonita apaisagem. Lindo trabalho, amigo.

Abraço

Paulo

jafadabret (39323) 2009-03-02 23:54

Bonjour Lars.
Cette photo est bien composée avec la digue qui amène le regard sur cette architecture ancienne.
Belle lumière et belles couleurs !
Jacques

danyy (68454) 2009-03-03 0:19

Bonjour Lars,
tu n'étais pas idéalement placé par rapport aux lumières, tu nous montres des murs dans l'ombre, mais c'est l'avant plan qui me plait avant tout. Une jetée qui conduit le regard vers l'arrière plan.
Bien vu le format panoramique.
Regards.
Daniel.

riclopes (32951) 2009-03-03 1:10

Olá Lars, nice to see another post from you. This place is a bit more familiar to me now, although I haven't been there yet. My wife went there recently for a job interview and I enjoyed a lot the photos she took. This is a nice straight forward perspective. The pier and the rocks at right are like an arrow pointing to the heart of the Castle. I can only imagine the fantastic view from above that tower at left, but I know it's not possible to climb it. Good choice from your archives.
regards,
ricardo

jhm (82185) 2009-03-03 3:30

Hallo Lars,

Uw keuze van de hoek is zeer goed, zo krijgen we een goed perspectief.
Goed panorama foto, met een gevulde achtergrond, iets wat precied de foto ook mooi maakt.
Goed gedaan, bedankt.

Groeten,
John.

batalay (20806) 2009-03-03 4:10

Hello Lars,

It is good to see you back, and even though it is a photo from your archives, it is a very good panoramic image showing St. Andrew's. Of course, I knew about the golf connection and the university, but your note gives additional information — characteristic of all your TE packages.

Warrm regards, and I hope warm weather will soon return here. We had a freak snow fall on March 1. There is 20-25 cm of snow in my area of Virginia, first snowfall this year.

Bulent

Budapestman (41530) 2009-03-03 5:08

Hi Lars,
Splendid shot of this picturesque place with spectacular composition and depth. The splendid light add a lot to the mood and the architectural details are very attractive. Beautiful shot. Thank you for sharing. Have a nice day!
George

patdeph (17662) 2009-03-03 5:43

hello Lars
this photos was worth to be posted,it's very nice ,well enhanced by a superb light!The landscape is splendid,and I like the wall leading the eyes to the town and its castle dominating it!The red car gives a beautiful contrast!
Regards
Pascale

TopGeo (21617) 2009-03-03 6:13

Hi Lars!You came back with a interesting picture! In point of fact the note and the choice are appreciable! Want a advice. When you do not have something good you select from the deposit you take the one simple picture and you send him the simplicity they is also perfect big!-)) I greet you
Georgios

gildasjan (23637) 2009-03-03 10:20

Bonsoir Lars
Superbe cadrage de ce lieu,l'ensemble est bien équilibré dans ce format panoramique l'image est bien exposée.
Bonne soirée
Amicalement
gildas

jaywalker (12190) 2009-03-03 11:01

Hi Lars, A great use of the wall to create depth & assist the eye into the photo, the ruins of the castle in the distance offer a great backdrop & the overall light is excellent, very nice colours & the bright red van is a real eye catcher, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

chrisnet (20354) 2009-03-03 11:25

Hello Lars,
Good light and POV, I like the framing with the good perspective of the stone breakwater, well done.
Regards
Christian

UlfE (8933) 2009-03-03 11:26

Hi Lars,

Good to see that you are back from your break. Your POV and use of lighting is excellent. I love the bending pier is standing out against the shaded area to the right of it. It also works fine as a lead in to the building and the red car. Perfect sharpness, colours and details. TFS and have a nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

Graal (57631) 2009-03-03 22:59

Welcome Lars,
an interesting place in St Adrews, good informations and fine panoramic format. Well photojob. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

Didi (35928) 2009-03-04 7:12

Bonjour Lars
J'apprécie ce presque panoramique; la luminosité est douce et bien équilibrée.
Vu que c'est une image statique il aurait fallu fermer un peu plus le diaphragme, à f/8 par exemple pour donner une meilleure profondeur de champ.
Amitiés.

npecanhuk (13595) 2009-03-04 7:44

Hello Lars!
Very interesting and truly beautiful panorama!
Again, you have chosen the best pov to compose this image so nicely! Sharpness and exposure are also excellent! I really like every single detail in this picture! Another very good one! TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

Cricri (43030) 2009-03-04 10:57

Bon retour sur TE Lars..
Un bon POV et une trés belle lumiére pour présenter cette image qui montre beaucoup d'éléments, des léger reflets et des couleurs agréable, belle image
Friendship
cricri

paololg (13518) 2009-03-04 15:23

Ciao dear Lars,
pleasant image, rich of details and with an interesting perspective due to the central line of the wall. The warm side light creates a beautiful game of lights and shades on the rock-cliffs and on the buildings. You have really done a good composition, compliments!
Ciao, have a nice day!
Paolo

pablominto (40390) 2009-03-05 2:04

Hello Lars,

The interesting old ruins stand out well as seen from this point of view!
The image has fine details, and the dots of red add fine colour contrast.........
A balanced composition with an effective lead-in by the pier/wavebreaker...!

Greetings,
Pablo -

rodgerg (23699) 2009-03-05 2:56

Dag Lars,

Zeer gelukkig van jouw terugkeer on TE.
Een zeer mooie foto dat ons de schoonehid van de kleine Schottishe havens toont. Mooie evenwicht ook in de samenstelling en contrasten goed opgevangen.
Vriendschappen,
Roger

jlbrthnn (37559) 2009-03-05 4:34

Hello Lars,
Very happy to see your publications again. This site appears to be at the end of the World. It is a very pleasant mixture of contemporary and historical constructions. The light is exceptional. Framing and the realization are pleasant. congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

ahmetgedikli (21783) 2009-03-05 5:33

Hi Lars,
This is a beautiful the view... Excellent POV, light and colors.
Best regards.
Ahmet

Kielia (8373) 2009-03-05 10:50

Hi Lars,
a very different approach to this beautiful place. I like the atmosphere of the seaside with wonderful clear colors and you are right concerning the light of spring. A very pleasant perspective and excellent photo work. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

shevchenko (9858) 2009-03-05 18:49

Hello Lars,
Welcome back, happy to see your posting again, interesting story about the spring at this two years.
Nice to see panorama of an old town, clear to see the arch, wall and tower from this far distance, attractive yellowish building and red vehicle at the left, distinct color, good sharpness, well done.
Ally

AiresSantos (41820) 2009-03-05 23:47

Hi Lars
Fine view of St Andrews. I like a lot this perspective. Wonderful colours and light on left side.
TFS and have a nice day
Aires

brevbrev14 (372) 2009-03-06 6:01

Hi ALrs, the place seems a beauty
i like the long wall on the left, it gives to the image a good depth of field
ciao
Valeria

azaf1 (15541) 2009-03-06 8:53

Hi Lars

The long format renders a beautiful view of St Andrews. The side light intensifies the colors and the clarity allows to see the details in great depth. Nice framing and the wall creates a nice perspective.

Have a nice weekend and TFS
Argiris

stego (22350) 2009-03-06 12:23

Hi Lars,
Indeed a wonderful photo, it inspiring peace. I like the extended "T" compo with the pier inviting the eye inside the image. The sunny yellow house and the red car are the first things that call our attention in our visual stroll, but then there are the silhouettes on the hill and the ruins on the right tip of land. Beautiful light, great clarity.
Regards, José.

MarianneS (14262) 2009-03-07 23:27

Hello Andrew,
A very nice perspective from this good POV.
I regret the presence of the red truck (although its colour is very nice;-) but probably it was not easy at all to erase it before posting your photo.
Anyway, the landscape is very nice, with a very good light on the yellow house.
Regards,
Marianne

bakes888 (18055) 2009-03-08 0:22

Hi Lars. Spring can’t be too far off for you, and autumn for us. Nice sunny scene. You have composed this with excellent depth and nice balance. The red van certainly stands out and adds a splash of colour. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Have a good week, Paul.

Miha2ou7 (4891) 2009-03-08 13:38

Hello Lars,

Neatly and appropriately cropped. The wall dissects the scene nicely into two distinct parts, while the upper portion also features some very interesting motives. Well captured all in all. Me like. :)

Best regards.

Emile (19881) 2009-03-11 13:45

Hola Lars.
Lovely scenery with the St. Andrews town, for me the most important golf course is there, very famous. Your shot has a very good perspective and excellent localization of the town in front of the sea, nice colors and a perfect sharpness.
TFS.
Best regards.

alvaraalto (5229) 2009-03-12 8:02

Hallo Lars,

Het verschil in sfeer tussen het linker en het rechter deel van deze foto, maakt de compositie heel byzonder.
De dromerige verte van het rechter deel en de alledaagse werkelijkheid van het linker deel.
Mooi uitgezocht voor de TE-gemeenschap. Velen kunnen er nog wat van leren.

groet Rob

Yves-triga (3348) 2009-05-08 4:30

hello Lars,
A very nice realization.
These old ruins at the bottom deserve a photo alone.
by against, on the front dam attracting the eye to the port and this cemetery is very well done.
friendly
yves

marietom (31796) 2009-05-12 13:23

hello Lars,

Joli paysage, avec quelques belles touches de couleurs. Joli choix de format aussi.
Bonne soirée
Marie

siolaw (25720) 2009-05-13 21:34

Hi Lars,
You obtained good clarity and the POV with the path in FG leading the eye to the town and its medieval skyline. Nice colors and light too!
Greetings
Laurent