The Dark Cuillins Photo

Photographer’s Note

Glenbrittle on the Isle of Skye must be the wildest and least-populated part of the Island but for many it is the greatest attraction, for this is where the black Cuillins are to be found. This hugely impressive mountain range, often shrouded in rain or cloud, is the spiritual heartland of the island, and when it's clear their heart-aching grandeur can be appreciated from every other peninsula on Skye.

Though officially called the Cuillin 'Hills', these are the most untamed mountains in Britain. The magnificent scenery and vast range of walks and scrambles have attracted climbers and walkers for centuries, but have also claimed many lives.

kingurek, pauloog, bach37, JudyR has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

kingurek (608) 2009-06-03 3:34

Hello,
You have achieved great result with this water standing still and contrasting beautifully with vivid colours of mountains slopes. I like sharpness and whole composition. That must be really beautiful place.

Greetings

Kinga

anupam06 (336) 2009-06-03 3:38 [Comment]

Show Comment +

pauloog (6314) 2009-06-03 3:38

Hello Stephen,
The dark cloudy atmosphere well rencdered, with a stroke of sunshine providng a fine contrast. Well composed with the little stream as a good contrasting element to the harshness of the landscape.
Regards,
Paul

sevy (12961) 2009-06-03 4:10

Hello Stephen,

The light is very interesting on this landscape and really you caught it well.
You find the right setting for the contrast between the rendering of the grey cloudy sky and the river.

Yves.

Bruno40 (6440) 2009-06-03 7:00

Hi Stephen,
I don't get tired to admire your work. This one is fantastic, great details on the rocks!!
well done
jorge

gneufeld (15055) 2009-06-04 18:01

Hi Stephen,
I like the rugged beauty here with great details and awesome sharpness and clarity. Excellent light. TFS. Gerald

chawax (5757) 2009-06-06 0:36

Hi Stephen,
Nice view on these famous and so beautiful mountains. I love the point of view you chose and the good light that gives incredible yellow colours to parts of the picture.
Regards,
Olivier

bach37 (178) 2009-06-06 9:23

Hello Stephen.

Wow!
The picture is incredible!
You have succeeded once again...
This place is amazing. It can be spiritual and scary and intimidating at the same time!
Very good place,
very good picture,
very good work.

Congratulations!
Regards,

Márcio Costa

JudyR (789) 2009-06-06 14:49

Wonderful use of light and shadow make for a dramatic shot. Thanks, Judy