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Fidra Light


Fidra Light
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Copyright: Dougie Johnston (dougie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 300 W: 5 N: 557] (2891)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-27
Categories: Nature, Architecture
Camera: Canon EOS 5D, Canon EF 70-200mm f2.8L IS USM, Cokin-X P121S
Exposure: f/20.0, 15 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-01-27 13:30
Viewed: 557
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Fidra is an uninhabited island in the Firth of Forth, north of the nature reserve of Yellowcraigs and the village of Dirleton. Like the other islands in the area, Fidra is the result of volcanic activity millions of years ago. It is now an RSPB reserve

The light was built in 1885 and automated in 1970. It sends 4 flashes every 24 seconds.

This is taken at high tide from Yellowcraigs beach.
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Hi Dougle..this is a nicely composed shot...I like the colors and the sharpness as well as the light..you did a nice job on the exposure.

Roger

so feminine and so romantic ;)
thanks 4 sharing

A superb picture Dougie. I love the colours and the composition is great.

TFS
Take care
Denise x

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  • tyro Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 225 W: 119 N: 504] (1703)
  • [2008-01-28 14:49]

Hello, Dougie.

Another of your superb land/seascapes. Technically perfect, as always, exposure spot-on and colours amazing.

I presume it was windy that day at Yellowcraigs (it was everywhere else on the east of Scotland), yet the long shutter speed has given an almost soft 'quicksilver' look to the sea.

Excellent!

Kind Regards and Thanks for Sharing,

John.

A really different and excellent shot of Fidra. I've tried taking shots of lighthouses flashing and timing the light is really awkward. It seems a long exposure is a good way to do it - that way you must get 2 flashes during the exposure.

The island also has the remains a vitrified fort and Sy Nicholas church on it and is fascinating to visit.

Alastair

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