Eilean Donan Photo

Photographer’s Note

Another shot of the very beautiful Eilean Donan castle in Scotland on the road to the Isle of Skye. This time I left the picture in colour because I liked the effect of the sky. It was a very wet day and this was a short break between the showers.

Eilean Donan has been used for films such as the fantastic Highlander :)

leo61, dareco, jjcordier, mickyg has marked this note useful

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leo61 (43404) 2007-11-06 12:38

Hi Fiona!
Scotland,I`ve been only to Edingborough,and I`m dreming to visit the countryside with it`s wonderful castles,too.
This is a well composed shot of this castle,taken from a great POV.I like the light at it and the contrast with the grey sky.
The horizon seems to be tilted.
Regards,Leo

wautersw (3603) 2007-11-06 12:38

Hi Fiona,

very nice shot of this castle and lake, excellent colours and sharpness. TFS

Wolf

wilmahabo (235) 2007-11-06 12:39

Hello Fiona!
Very nice photo of this beautiful castle. I like dark cloudy sky and the light on the castle. Well done.
Regards, Agata

donluicu (23927) 2007-11-06 12:40

hi Fiona
superb capture of a superb castle
the grey sky adds a dramatic feeling

i like it

bye

ewiczek (374) 2007-11-06 12:41

wonderfull capture, nice color

MarcT (21099) 2007-11-06 12:42

Hi Fiona,
me too... I like your picture, compo, PoV and colors. If you add
a great sky, it's a beautiful picture.
Best regards
Marc

pat0500 (21513) 2007-11-06 12:43

Hi Fiona,
Very good framing of the beautiful castle...!
Wonderful place for the good shot....I like much this one..!
Good light and colours too..!..very nice composition..!
Best regards,
Patrick

cyrrhus (2878) 2007-11-06 12:49

Hi Fiona,
This castle is maybe too famous to surprise anyone on TE. But to be honest I think you've taken one of the best pictures one can imagine of such a subject. The sky tones are simply superb and dramatic as they can be in Scotland... and at the same time you were very lucky to have that sunshine on the castle walls.
Great !
Eric /.

skellywag (887) 2007-11-06 13:00

Hi fiona, I visited this castle as a child. It is very romantic in this setting. a nice shot with good colours and detail. TFS, Jean

kiks (6089) 2007-11-06 13:20

Hi Fiona, great athmosphere on this image. Perfect moment to catch it with the castle on the light against the dark cloudy sky. Well done.
TFS
KIks

Nolme (5290) 2007-11-06 13:24

magnifique prise de ce chateau tant de fois photographier, c'est toujours magique.
marie

fryz (1727) 2007-11-06 13:46

génial cet endroit connu mondialement par le biais du cinéma
A+ Fiona
Vincent

lasscor (7637) 2007-11-06 14:08

Hi Fiona,
Lovely landscape, nice isle, wonderful sky.
TFS,
Corinne

dareco (17104) 2007-11-06 18:54

This is a very beautiful picture. I love the castle!! Fantastic colors and pov. Excellent lighting. TFS

rminkow (1566) 2007-11-06 22:09

Hi Fiona...great composition, great light, and great clarity.. this is a great picture.

Roger

jjcordier (24674) 2007-11-06 23:19

Superbe photographie! Excellente composition, lumière et couleurs splendides. La situation de ce chateau est vraiment exceptionelle.
Amicalement
JJ

wolf38 (12823) 2007-11-07 8:08

Hello Fiona. A motive as from a novel. Dramatically. Also light and contrasts are outstanding. A good work. My acknowledgment. Best regards, Wolfgang.

mickyg (815) 2007-11-07 13:37

One of your finest posts Fiona .. both in composition and exposure, you have got great detail from the castle and distant shore, and the sky is amazing .. I much prefer the ripples in the water than the traditional "looking glass" that many photographers go for .. excellent work

soupie01 (633) 2007-11-09 2:22

Great shot of the castle, moody and beautiful!

pablominto (40732) 2007-11-09 2:25

Hello Fiona,
This is a fine composition, and the cloud formations work to your advantage!
The frame is well balanced, and the varied light adds life...
Fine details in the castle, which appears almost 3D..!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Signal-Womb (11695) 2007-11-09 15:41

Its great when you have been to such places as I know the setting and surroundings here. This is a very nice shot Fiona of this famous castle. Even though there is strong contrast you have maintained detail in the shadows. There is a slight tilt that is easy correctable. well done.

anes_lc (14768) 2007-11-19 1:02

hi fiona
beautiful castle.great POV and perfect quality
thanks sharing this magic place
best regards,anes

jrleborgne (1038) 2009-06-30 3:47

Bonjour Fiona,
Wonderful shot with a great light. Well done.
Thanks for sharing.
Jean-Renaud