Rainbow Over Aonach Mor Photo

Photographer’s Note

Aonach Mor is one of the tallest mountains in Scotland at a height of 1219 metres. It is close to Fort William and near to the highest mountain in the UK, Ben Nevis (just out of the picture to the right).

This photo was taken from Neptune's Staircase, a series of locks that lift boats from Loch Linnhe up to the Caledonian Canal.

cengiz, jafadabret, weswang, Tue, siolaw, riclopes, Mat87, john_c, Didi, sergio1 has marked this note useful

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MiguelP (14338) 2006-04-20 15:30

There are wonderfull landscapes like this one, but when the unexpected happen, like this moment you bring us today, then it´s magic. Very well done. Thanks Jonathan.

jafadabret (40601) 2006-04-20 15:44

Jonathan, c'est superbe cet arc en ciel devant ce paysage sauvage et plein de froidure. Le ciel est menaçant à souhait. C'est une ambiance de terres froides qui nous ramène en hiver.
Jacques

craiggc (2507) 2006-04-20 15:50

Hi Jonathan,

Just found you on TE - you're certainly well travelled!

This show however is closer to my home.

I love the shot - I like the framing you've chosen with the folliage. The colours are really nice and subdued. The sky is full of drama, even without the (double) rainbow.

Excellent shot - I'm off to explore the rest of your stuff

Cheers
Craig

weswang (18223) 2006-04-20 17:03

Hi Jonathan, An impressive catch of the rainbow with the snow peak in the background and the trees with hint of spring in the foreground. Nice sharpness and excellent contrast. Well done.

Tue (25608) 2006-04-20 17:27

Hej Jonathan,
Wow, what a beautiful view, this rainbow and the dark clouds. The rest of the landscape is also great and the trees in front work well too. Well captured!
Hilsen,
Lars

Gerrit (36513) 2006-04-20 17:56

Hi Jonathan,
a very good catch, also of the golden sunlight on the hills and snowy mountains.
Thanks and regards, Gerrit

Vato_Law (11768) 2006-04-20 18:27

Hello Jonathan,
Very nice photo you posted here! Love the colours, the contrasts, and the atmosphere of the photo.
well done.
Paulo

siolaw (25874) 2006-04-20 21:45

Hi Jonathan
Even without rainbow that would be a fine shot !
and that rainbow is very well rendered here, nice colorsm and beautiful mountains
TFS
laurent

riclopes (33137) 2006-04-21 3:45

Hi Jonathan,
Magnificent capture of this rainbow. There is a good game of light and shadow in here which make this photo very impressionist. I love the heavy atmosphere given by those dark clouds and the nice contrast with the sunny fields in midle plan. The rainbow is really close. I also can see the pot of gold in there. Very well done!
TFS,
Ricardo

imrek (4) 2006-04-21 3:48

Hi Jonathan,
wow...what you are catchd!... very well exposed rainbow with hilly background and dark sky. Very impressive!!!
regards,
imre

Mat87 (225) 2006-04-21 7:20

Hi Jonathan!

Beautiful shot! Great colors and nice composition and this rainbow....mmmmmm...great!

capthaddock (28640) 2006-04-21 9:21

Hi Jonathan - it is quite rare to see a rainbow together with snow, so that gives it a unique appeal, great timing.

cengiz (3581) 2006-04-21 10:48

there are wonderful scenery and wonderful colors very well my friend
greetings
warm regards
cengiz

Cormac (26461) 2006-04-21 11:22

This is one of the best rainbow shots I've seen. The colours are very vivid. I like the way this conveys the beauty and the harsheness of the place. Great work!

gebala (0) 2006-04-22 3:39

hello, beauty relaxing moment in the nature:) beauty is this shot, I like colourful rainbow:)exellent point of view
well taken
have a nice weekend

later;)

john_c (24635) 2006-04-22 12:26

Hi Jonathan,
Outstanding imagery with one of the better rainbow shots I have seen on TE. Having said that, I think you may have bumped up the contrast a little high in order to obtain the rainbow drama. On balance though it is a good trade-off. I like also the way the clouds hang over the mountains and yet the snowy portions of the peaks are still well seen in contrast to the sky. A very alluring shot, Jonathan. Well done.

Didi (36654) 2006-04-22 14:11

Heelo Jonathan
Nice spotlights in the valley with a magnificient rainbow.
The dramatic sky
Give more interest to your composition.
Cheers.

rabdelnoor (2973) 2006-04-22 23:04

Hi Jonathan,
Magnific capture of the rainbow on this beautiful view. Great colors and superb light. The composition is just great, combining well the several layers, the vegetation, the open field, the mountains and the imposing sky. Great work. Take care,
Ricardo

sleon (9352) 2006-04-24 12:49

Hi Jonathan
No polariser for the rainbow colours and no grad filter and still the effect is bold and stunning!!The heavy sky makes this place feel really wild and dramatic - very Scottish - and the rainbow which is so vivid is the icing on the cake!
Regards,Susanna

sergio1 (12150) 2006-04-27 5:38

Hi Jonathan
Magnific shot and great compo. I like very much the light and atmosphere.
Congratulations
Sergio

Stepan (27175) 2006-04-28 12:58

Simple but so impressive. The rainbow looks almost fluorescent ! Good dof too.
Stéphane

Cricri (44048) 2006-04-30 3:47

Bonjour Jonathan,
Jolie capture de cet arc-en-ciel, trés belle composition, beucoup de sensibilité et de charme dans cette image, beau travail, compliment
Bon Weekend
cricri

devimeuxbe (56524) 2006-05-01 17:12

Hi Jonathan
Very beautifull composition with tge snow on the mountain and the rainbow.
Magic moment.
Well done
Bertrand

Graal (59046) 2006-05-07 13:27

Hi Jonathan,
beautiful landscape with the rainbow. Good captured a place and the moment. I like the composition and colours, too. Well done photo.
Rgs, Aleksander