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Photographer’s Note

This is a view of the rock formation known as "The old man of Storr", in the Trotternish peninsula of the Isle of Skye (Scotland), just north of Portree. It is a very scenic (and much photographed) place, which can be reached climbing a rather easy path. This is a quite unusual view, as it was taken from below, just out of the path. The sky was quite interesting, and the picture came out weird, but, I think, effective.

It is a scan of a printed picture, and this is why there is some noise in the photo. The other problem is the vignetting, evident at the focal length I used, but I think it actually adds something to the picture.

Unfortunately the view doesn't let you see the amazing place that hosts the "old man".
You can see here an amazing picture of the same spot.

cjmm, kclai, LCannon, asanak, PainDivine69 has marked this note useful

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cjmm (4019) 2005-12-12 9:18

I like very much the colour saturation and the way in which the clouds seem to be emerging from the rocks.

Gerrit (36615) 2005-12-12 9:28

Hi patrick,

It lacks a little sharpness, but the colors and composition are very strong (and the sky ofcourse)

Thanks and regards, Gerrit

AQeeL (0) 2005-12-12 10:24 [Comment]

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eza1701 (3343) 2005-12-12 10:49

Hi Patrick, I like the angle you've taken this shot from and the contrast in colours between the earth and sky.

fkk (1806) 2005-12-12 11:10

Merhaba Patrick;
i like the colors and composition...
very nice shot

catman-fatih

djnik2004 (1696) 2005-12-12 17:30

Good strong colours, very natural as well even though they are so strong! Lovely shot, well done!

jemaflor (39895) 2005-12-13 12:34

Hi Patrick,
very impressive photo with these srtange clouds like withe fire on the rocks ... colours are well captured, well done.

kclai (2267) 2005-12-13 21:22

Hi Patrick
Well, just a rock, huh!! But you have turned it into a beautiful one, indeed. Lack some sharpness, but the composition is good. Especially the white clouds appearing from the rock and joining the blue sky.
Cheers and Merry Christmas.
Eric Lai

AiresSantos (43298) 2005-12-14 8:19

Hi Patrick, nice shot this !
Interesting composition with gorgeous colors. Good perspective and the angle.
I like the clouds in this context. Well done.
The best wishes, Aires dos Santos

markogts (1116) 2005-12-14 15:42

Bella foto, mi paice la saturazione e l'abbinamento verde/blu. Sono un po' perplesso sulle qualità della macchina fotografica: noto del rumore e parecchia vignettatura (i bordi sono più scuri del centro - tipico di obiettivi troppo "piccoli")

nofer (3186) 2005-12-19 14:58

Cores fantásticas...!!! O céu ficou muito "ativo".
Uma boa composição (POV)
Reynaldo

jbweasle (9294) 2005-12-20 11:56

Just rocks - but what great rocks they are! They really (er...) rock. Fabulous contrast and wonderfully set against those incredible clouds.

turbaczka (0) 2005-12-21 14:37

Hi!

What a beautiful photo , I especially like the intensity of colours and clouds.. nice shot:)

Regards

alik (801) 2006-01-11 4:32

nice composition and beatiful colors. Good work

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marangozzz (567) 2006-01-11 6:24

Hi Patrick,
i like the colors and composition...
very nice shot

LCannon (2776) 2006-01-14 2:30

I really love the way the clouds seem to almost be rising from the rocks, like smoke or mist. The deep blue of the sky and the bright green of the hillside is a lovely contrast. Very nicely balanced and pleasant composition. Well done.

banyanman (7739) 2006-01-15 8:34

Your low POV works very well here, Patrick, with the rocks framed by an interesting cloudscape. Composition and exposure is excellent - just lacks a little sharpness. Thanks for the link to Adam Burton's photograph - his was one of the best landscape photographs I have seen on TE for a while. Cheers . . . David

alptekin (12) 2006-01-20 19:31

Burning rocks with cloud flame.
nice work.

alptekin

nima (656) 2006-03-12 12:59

Hi Patrick,
I like the colors of rocks, sky and green green grass! It is fresh and i can take deep breath.
very well seen and very very captured.
Thanks for posting,
Nima

asanak (1972) 2006-04-08 9:38

Hi patrick
this has got to be one of the gratest compositions of colour i have ever seen.
thanks for sharing
asana

Hicri (116) 2006-10-20 7:18

the colors and composition are very strong (and the sky ofcourse)

alina (401) 2006-10-30 17:10

Great composition, contrast and colours. It could have been sharper, but it is fine like this too. The only thing is, it is a little grainy i think. If it was a longer exposure I guess I would have been perfect. Thanks for sharing.

robertbartolome (270) 2006-11-04 18:53

Hi Patrick,

This is a very nice photo.I like the way that the clouds seems to be smoke coming out from behind the rocks.

jwillie44 (1177) 2007-06-17 19:11

Looks like a record album!!!! love the clouds
good shot patrick

PainDivine69 (145) 2009-11-18 11:19

Hi Patrick,
a very nice capture. I really like the clouds behind the rocks and the strong colours. Good job!

Regards, Björn

Ja-cek (83) 2009-11-19 3:25

Hi Patrick,

I can confirm that the place is really amazing - I was there twice and hope to get there at least once more :-) I like the diagonal line, colours and - first of all - the clouds surrounding the rock that create an interesting effect.

Regards,
Jan

westcoastgirl1 (1696) 2009-11-30 4:07

Hi Patrick

Interesting sky and rock formations. I see what you mean about the noise but this is still a great image. Well composed. Good bold colours too.

TFS,
Tosca