Wait Five Minutes Photo

Photographer’s Note

It’s an old adage, but they say in Scotland, ’If you don’t like the weather, just wait 5 minutes’. It was a bit longer than 5 minutes, but would you believe this image was taken only 2 hours after this one?

As it was raining when we left Trumpan Church, we went to the Skyeskyns exhibition, where you get a free guided tour of the tannery and a demonstration of the traditional tanning methods for sheepskins. (We already did the Talisker Distillery on another wet day!) When we came out, this was the weather, and this scene was just down the road from the tannery.

The location is Loch Bay on the Waternish Peninsula of the Isle of Skye. I was going to do a map reference, but I can’t find exactly where I took this.

Small point of interest - the cottage we stayed in also had a thatched roof.

Message for JY....... Little Bo Peep has found her sheep! ;D

ISO100, FL29mm

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john1 (2595) 2009-09-17 9:40

Hello Kath,

Wonderfull landscape, very nice colors and light.
Excellent details and sharpness, great composition.
Very romantic coutry you are.
have a good day.
John

rbassin (4331) 2009-09-17 9:49

Hello Kath
Ce paysage est magnifique, avec de belles couleurs bien saturées, et bonne composition horizontale.
Bonne soirée
Roland

gilou530 (35992) 2009-09-17 9:49

salut kath
une belle ambiance orageuse dans cette photo et un contraste des couleurs malgré une lumière pas terrible, mais avec ces moutons le paysage ressort calme et serein, beau boulot
amitiés
gilbert

dta (6622) 2009-09-17 9:53

Hello Kath ,
your pictures are more beautifull the ones than the others . I like a lot this landscape , with the so beautiful thatched cottage perfectly placed in the composition . The light is superb , too .
Regards

baba_flies (8191) 2009-09-17 9:54

Salut Kath! Of course I believe you ... and it gave you incredible moments when the clouds finally moved and let the sun shine. Such a lovely scene with the sheep relaxing between showers, sun and clouds, this great mix that makes the green grass even a little greener. Cute the farm shed in the back ... Yes this is romantic, I can see a candle light dinner when it starts to rain again ... I put this on my wishlist of things to do :))) Have a good night, Barbara.

delkoo (35058) 2009-09-17 9:54

hi Kath,
I have been there long time ago, and I still remember a beautiful island.
as usual your landscape is simply spendid, because of the light and your accurate framing.

didier

yquem46 (8703) 2009-09-17 10:01

Hi kath
I was very fortunate the last and only time that I went to scotland, since I haven't had a single drop of rain for 15 days. and almost sunny all the time
a real blessing to visit this splendid country
Your shot here is a nice illustration of the gorgeous places where we went
Very well composed and luminous landscape
Kind regards
patrick

vasilpro (9823) 2009-09-17 10:02

Hello Kath,
Beautiful landscape, very nice composition with many details, excellent light management, lovely nature colors.
Greetings, Vasilis.

bema (9268) 2009-09-17 10:27

Hello Kath,..

what a change to the previous capture at WS..
like the location and the surrounding landscape as much..
really an impressive landscape!

with my best wishes, greetings Bernd

carper (66148) 2009-09-17 10:44

pleasant landscape shot Kath,
well taken shot good balance fine colors and I must say a very nice place for a photographer, thanks for sharing, have a good evening.
regard jaap

pajaran (4360) 2009-09-17 10:51

Pozdrav.
Priroda ma gde bila uvek ima svoju lepotu, makar bila i surova.
Lep prikaz ovom dobrom fotografom,lepih boja i ostrinom snimka.
Sve najbolje, Paja.

hardyuno (2753) 2009-09-17 10:52

Hello Kath,
it looks wonderful, this POV is great composed. The sharpness and depth are really good. The best for me is this cabin, with the reet-roof. Great work
Have a nice evening
Hartmut

coco (28328) 2009-09-17 11:36

Hi Kath.

Simple but very nice and landscape. Your photo looks really cute and, as usual, we have a very good note too.

Regards.

jurek1951 (26176) 2009-09-17 11:45

Hi Kath,
This is a great composition, wonderful sharp colours and details,amazing light and a fantastic sky,
Georg

guillaumejm (34) 2009-09-17 12:31

hello kath
Nice landscape. great colours and sky (perhaps just a little grey in upper right part).
5 minutes : quite a short time isn't it?

Warm regards
JMarc

Philippe (11791) 2009-09-17 13:33

Hi, Kath. a very good composition with the fence on the left guiding the eye towards the cottage. The sheep add to the rural side of the place and contrast nicely with the grass. The bay acts as a good divider between fore- and background, where the crest stands out against the sky.
Have a nice evening,
Philippe

emka (22841) 2009-09-17 14:05

Hi kath, You were lucky that you had enough time to wait till sun comes. What a wonderful bucolic view. I like the thatched house and the sheep. Splendid Scotland.

Regards

Malgorzata

cbrman (19137) 2009-09-17 22:18

Hello Kath,

Une vue presque folklorique de cette île. Il y a dans cette image tout ce qui fait la beauté de cet endroit. Les moutons, les petites maisons en pierre et la mer en arrière plan. La lumière est un peu dure ici.
A+

Dominique

ChrisJ (70569) 2009-09-17 22:26

Hello Kath

Good layering into 5 separate horizontal elements with the old stone cottage & sheep providing a superb focal point. I like the reflected blue skylight, in the lake/loch. Tfs!

saxo042 (16590) 2009-09-17 23:35

Hi Kath,
A very pleasant and pastoral picture in the foreground here. But shadows are lingering over the hills in the background. Strong contrasts between the two parts here. A very beautiful landscape!
Kind regards
Gunnar

danyy (69963) 2009-09-18 0:05

Bonjour Kath,
beau paysage avec lumières finement adoucies, cela degadge des contrastes dans ce ciel. Un endroit magnifique et sauvage que tu nous invites à visiter.
My best regards.
Daniel.

Graal (59144) 2009-09-18 0:07

Hi Kath,
nice landscape, amazing old cottage by bay. Good composition and colours. Peaceful mood. I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

syrus_persia (2238) 2009-09-18 0:07

Salam Kath
what a wonderful light and even so clear. I like this colours very much. TFS
Cyrus

TopGeo (22509) 2009-09-18 0:09

Hi Kath! It is a usual subject of countryside with beautiful colours the composition and pure the nature that impresses always me
Regards!
Georgios

snunney (35880) 2009-09-18 2:17

Hello Kath,
A very attractive composition with all the elements nicely placed in the frame. The diagonal placement of the loch brings a sense of dynamism to the image. Very good light and colours; fine clarity.

Longroute (10133) 2009-09-18 2:40

Truly a well achieved composition... I think I'm beginning to understand your style at seascapes: a good care and attention to the harmonious proportions of land, sea and sky... the cottage is very well positioned and the white clouds are the ideal crown for this bucolic scene. Foul weather have surely its disvantages but when the sunshine breaks through you may have beautiful results like here.

I've been to Skie long ago, with my wife and daughter... the time for decent pictures was really too short! The rain lasted far more than 5 minutes!!!(:-) But anyway we enjoyed the atmosphere and solitude of the Highlands...

Have a nice weekend,
Donato

Bartleby (5228) 2009-09-18 3:05

Hi Kath,
what a light! I might be going to the Isle of Skye in October. 'Hope I'm gonan find lights like this. Beautiful composition as well, with lots of depth.

Best,

Philippe

ktanska (16759) 2009-09-18 3:13

Hi Kath,
Straw roof barn, sheep and stony landscape. Highland landscape at it's best. somehow exposure looks darker on the right part.
Pessimist in me would say 'If you like the weather, just wait 5 minutes.'
Kari

mortijo (12532) 2009-09-18 4:41

A great composition. The cottage with the thatched roof is a jewel. In Norway the saying is "there is no such thin as bad weather, there is bad clothing." Unnecessary to wait! :-).
Greetings from Luxemburg
John

kingurek (659) 2009-09-18 5:33

Hello,
This must be a charming place. Beautiful colours and lovely composition with this old barn on the left. These sheeps in the foreground makes the photo has a special atmosphere I like the most. Thanks for sharing. I'll add it to my favourites if you don't mind :)

Greetings

Kinga

Wandering_Dan (3331) 2009-09-18 8:09

Hi, Kath -

We say the same thing about the weather in San Francisco! Either wait a few minutes, or go across the street.

Nice capture of light and shadows, very peaceful scene, all of the elements in proportion, and great range of blue and green colors.

לשנה טזבה,
Dan

sacavem (8703) 2009-09-18 8:34

Olá Kath,

Very nice landscape shot. Great colours and a very pleasant composition. Sky and the clouds colours are all nice perspective is excellent. Good DOF. (the first plan it's excellent)
Filipe

cherryripe (19263) 2009-09-18 10:24

Hi Kath
The wait was definitely worth it. The light is lovely as are the sheep lying in the grass. The fence leads nicely to the cute building. The whole scene is so attractive.
Regards
Nikki

jlbrthnn (39533) 2009-09-19 2:22

Hello Kath,
The weather is very changing into Scotland, as in Montpellier in this moment:) the advantage of the cloudy passage, it is that they make it possible the sun to light as with a projector. This hut, the grass and the ewes are very agreeably illuminated and revealed. Excellent framings and realization. Cheer.
Have a nice day.
Cordially.
Joël

subhendu_bagchi (3804) 2009-09-19 3:35

Namaste Kath,
not only for five minutes, I can stay here for years. Great place. The greenery are nice here. You have gained sufficien light just after 2 hours of the cloudy situation. Framing is great, keeping the house in left and leaving some place in foreground you did a marvellous job. I think this green foreground is created here lovely contrast with the rest. Tfs.
Have a nice weekend.
Subhendu

Royaldevon (6026) 2009-09-19 5:10

Hello Kath,

That is so true of the weather on the coastal regions!

This is a beautifully composed shot with the cottage nicely placed and the fencing creating a natural lead towards it. I love how it snuggles so warmly into the hilside, just like the moorland farmhouses around here.
A fine combination of contrasting layers, sharp details and good saturation.

Have a good w/e,
Bev :-)
We are setting off tomorrow. Be in touch when we return. :-)

Gerrit (36615) 2009-09-19 14:12

Hi Kath,
a great composition and a very appealing landscape. Pity that the weather keeps so many people from visiting this beautiful country.
Regards, Gerrit

paura (39632) 2009-09-20 3:41

Kath,
A charming and well-composed photograph here. The atmosphere full of peace help the pleasant aspect of the image. Well done.

Regards

Paulo

Sistercosmo (2817) 2009-09-20 11:37

Hi Kath,

another fantastic shot with another great note. Wonderful details here, terrific composition. But that saying about waiting 5 minutes - I think you guys stole that because that's what we always say about Michigan... ;-))

Take good care, my dear!
Linda

gneufeld (15289) 2009-09-20 14:01

Hi Kath,
I like this very rural and peaceful landscape. Good light and somehow for me, its the fence line leading towards the old building and then down to the water that attracts attention. Fine work and I always look forward to your images. Gerald

gunbud (28325) 2009-09-21 16:24

Hi Kath,
Lovely old time image with the traditional thatched roofed cottage and the long hair sheep in the yard all seen along this charming loch.
The lush green pasture contrast brilliantly with water and sky.
This place looks much like it did a few hundered years ago.
Regards, Tom

JCG (25911) 2009-09-21 21:57

Hello Kath,

Patience which paid !!! The light on the landscape is very beautiful. Good framing with this small thatched cottage on the left which balances the image well. Here the sheep are parked but when I went to Scotland several years ago I remember that with my car I was to pay attention to each turn not to crush one of them !!! But believe me, I did not drive quickly, especially on the left… Thank you Kath.

With all my friendships and a very good day,

Jean-Charles

Angshu (34253) 2009-09-21 23:27

Hello Kath
Indeed two hours is a long time for the British weather! Very nice view of the cottage and the sheep, who seem to enjoy every bit of the sunshine they get. Almost shot at mid-day, if I may extrapolate from the shadows. Do any make any single malts from the water of this Loch?:-) I don't think so! But I know that Skye is renowned for its spectacular scenery, the most dramatic and challenging mountain terrain in Scotland, & these pictures of yours are proof enough
Best Regards
Angshu

barni (14569) 2009-09-22 12:52

Hello Kath
Une image bien représentative d'Ecosse.
Un paysage sauvage magnifique.
Regards
Christophe

darek1978 (11699) 2009-09-24 7:41

Hi Kath,
Long time, since we didn't hear each others ;) I'm seeing now, that you've posted a lot of wonderful and interesting pictures. Having time I'd vote them all!
I like the magic light in the foreground and the calm atmosphere of this composition. The image has also great depth and a lovely palette of harmonious colours. This is wonderful landscape, indeed!
Best regards,
Darek

pablominto (41700) 2009-10-09 22:53

Hello Kath,

The sheep and stone cottage, the lake and barren mountains, in a moment of sunshine but all under heavy clouds..!
The mood is well recorded, excellent colours & details!

Greetings,
Pablo -

foozi (4761) 2009-11-19 6:06

Hi Kath,
wonderful presentation in great view. The sharpnes is so lovely and very pleasant indeed.
Lighting is so well exploited. Very dramatic presentation.
I like it very much, lively composition.

Regards,
Foozi