Eilean Donan Strikes back Photo

Photographer’s Note

Well I had to post at least a second shot of the "Most-photographed-castle-in-Scotland"! So there it is, from a different point of view. I took advantage of a lull in the showers to set up the gear and the filters before they got soaked again! Thank god for weather-resistant build!

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dta (4786) 2009-11-15 2:47

Bonjour philippe ,
Ce célèbre château est un sujet inépuisable pour les photographes . Ici , le point de vue est très beau . peut être aurait il fallu un peu plus de pont sur la gauche . l'effet est un peu irréel , mais ça ressemble à une peinture : j'aime beaucoup .
Amicalement

alin-m (905) 2009-11-15 2:49

A castle from old times.
Beautifull immage and good photo.Well done.
Best regards.Alin.

npecanhuk (13567) 2009-11-15 2:53

Hello Philippe!
That location is perfect for excellent pictures and you did an excellent job here, my dear friend!
Level of sharpness, rectangular format with that black and white frame, exposure, colors, dof, pov and composition are all wonderful and they all have created the best atmosphere, the best mood for that spot!
TFS - congratulations!
My warmest regards,
Neyvan

chawax (5861) 2009-11-15 3:02

Bonjour Philippe,
Et bien on dirait que tu n'a pas été gâté par la météo lors de ton séjour écossais ! Joli point de vue sur "le-château-le-plus-photographié-d'Ecosse". La composition est bien équilibrée avec le pont qui guide le regard vers le château (d'ailleurs j'aurais cadré un poil plus large pour avoir le parapet du pont dans toute sa largeur). Une impression générale d'un manque de netteté, mais j'ai du mal à voir si c'est une illusion d'optique.
Amicalement,
Olivier

john1 (1896) 2009-11-15 3:39

Hi Philippe,

Wonderfull point of view of the castle, excellent perpective with the bridge. The frame is great and the lighting are marvelous. All this reflection of the water and the deph of field.
Amazing place to visit I think.
Have a good sunday.
John

smarcell (14251) 2009-11-15 5:30

The place is certainly very special. You captured a very good light, and the perfect sky conditions
Regards Stefano

westcoastgirl1 (945) 2009-11-15 5:35

Hi Phillippe

Good photographer's note.
Excellent composition.
Moderate sharpness.
Wonderful landscape and placement of the castle.
Interesting shot altogether.

Take care,
Tosca

thor68 (5537) 2009-11-15 6:21

was there in 1990, jeez, that is a long time ago, and Eilean Donan Castle has
not lost any of its beauty. excellent composition and pov along the bridge, love
the atmosphere and tender colors. great job & best wishes, thor.

sevy (13206) 2009-11-15 7:13

Bonjour Philippe,

Belle ambiance, on est bien en Ecosse. J aime bien le rendu apporté par le filtre degradé gris. Un filtre que j utilise de plus en plus en paysage, surtout par temps gris comme ici.

Yves.

Vitaly (501) 2009-11-15 7:18

Hi,Philippe!
It is yet one really Scottish view with mysticism and romanticism. Tones of sky fit to appearance of castle
excellently. All shot has spirit of olden times.
Best regards.
Vitaly

Hansaphotos (509) 2009-11-15 8:08

Hello Philippe

Great composition with the bridge leading the eye to the castle. Nice reflections and good colours as well. Well done! TFS. Have a nice evening.

Best regards, Erling

papera (5116) 2009-11-15 9:54

bonsoir philippe,
well, does it get any more Highland-ish? castle, water, dark clouds, a tiny spot of green...
it works for me - and makes me think it's time to go to Scotland again =)
c.

yaya13baut (2273) 2009-11-15 10:41

bonsoir Philippe,
joli point de vue sur le célèbre édifice, d'autant qu'on ne le voit pas souvent de ce côté-ci.
bien composé, avec la margelle du pont qui vient dessiner sa courbe au bord gauche de l'image.
une bonne lumière et un beau ciel, entre deux épisodes pluvieux.
Yannis

avene (10930) 2009-11-16 20:13

hi Philippe,
I'd prefer a little more contrast, the castle and stone bridge looks just a little too light for my taste, and I wonder if you could have moved the camera few centimeters to the left to get a little more of the bridge curve in the shot (actually, don't mind me, today has been a long Monday, lol). but the sky is fantastic, you have captured the texture of the clouds perfectly, the result reminds me of Aivazovsky's paitings.

best,
Kristine

carper (64464) 2009-11-17 10:07

marvelous place Philippe,
a well composed shot here, good contrast, fine perspective, good point of view, very nice place, I like it, have a good evening.
regard jaap

jafadabret (39263) 2009-11-22 4:49

Bonjour Philippe.
J'aime cette dramatisation de ce paysage très typique de l'Écosse. Une photo qui impose de s'y attarder même si tu n'as pas pu le faire sur le moment à cause des conditions météo.
Bon dimanche !
Jacques

Photo Information

Copyright: Philippe Bt (Bartleby) (4784)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-10-29
Categories: Castles
Camera: Pentax K10D + Grip DBG-2, Pentax DA 18-55mm f3.5-5.6, Digital RAW, Cokin P121 Gradual Grey G2 ND8
Exposure: f/18.0, 1/1.25 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: view
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Scotland 2009, REFLETS | STELFER [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-11-15 2:21