St Andrews Castle Photo

Photographer’s Note

St Andrews Castle

This is my second photo from the town of St Andrews, Scotland and after the ruins of the old cathedral, I now show the ruins of the old castle in the town.

St Andrews (Scottish Gaelic: Cill Rìmhinn) is located on the east coast of the council area of Fife and is named after Saint Andrew the Apostle. The town has 14,000 inhabitants and is known for various reasons:
First of all, it is home to Scotland's oldest university: University of St Andrews (founded 1410-1413), also the University Prince William went to, Kath (feather) told me. Secondly the town was the ecclesiastical capital of Scotland until the Reformation. And thirdly the town is known as the home of golf.

St Andrews Castle is located at the North Sea coast. There has been a castle on this site since the late 12th century. During the Wars of Scottish Independence the castle was destroyed and rebuilt several times and changed often hands between the Scots and the English.
The little beach is called Castle Sands.

As you can see, we had great weather when we visited St Andrews on a Sunday morning last month.
This picture is a stitch of three photos.
Hope you like it and thanks for your visit!

ChrisJ, alvaraalto, wishlist, kpav, mortijo, mehmetemin, feather, Truja, AiresSantos, Cretense, denisn72, paura, emjleclercq, abulafia, jhm, UlfE, TopGeo, jorgi, papagolf21, Cricri, Vinsachi, John_F_Kennedy, dip, xavshot, Budapestman, leo61, Didi, chrisnet, Charo, adores, danos, Matthew-Watt, jlbrthnn, atus, stego, bakes888, siolaw, jaywalker, Henryk_Bilor, Emile, marrty, Liekje has marked this note useful

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ChrisJ (70231) 2008-03-03 2:50

Hi Lars

Good colour, lighting & sharpness, & a superb overview of the ruins, with a good explanatory note. Tfs!

alvaraalto (5231) 2008-03-03 2:57

Hallo Lars,
Een prachtige overzichtsfoto! Dat rode en gele vlekje geven de foto een menselijke schaal.
groet Rob

wishlist (4133) 2008-03-03 3:15

Hi Lars,
once again you've delivered a great result here. This second post from St Andrews it's (maybe) even better then the first one; great details throughout especially in the ruins of the castle. Compo looks well balanced with the tower on the left leaving space to the eye to discover the beautiful view.
Along the beautiful note you've delivered a super TE package.
Thanks for sharing

Igor

tabora (13638) 2008-03-03 3:18

Bonjour Lars,
Ton panoramique rend bien ces lieux grandioses, bien net,et des ombres intéressantes,les personnes ajoutent dimemnsion et vie a l'ensemble.
A+ Joseph

kpav (5023) 2008-03-03 3:21

Hello Lars, very beautiful panoramic picture with great colors and light. Very well composed with the castle the walls and the blue sky. I like the human presence in the photo that gives a sense of the castle size. Greetings,
Kostas.

mortijo (12238) 2008-03-03 5:04

Great natural colors and a perfect stitch. All this accompanied by a well searched note. Excellent work, congratulations
John

mehmetemin (7217) 2008-03-03 5:24

Hi Lars
Beautiful composition.
Very nice light, colors and very good POV.
Very well done.
Mehmet Emin

feather (49860) 2008-03-03 5:40

You have composed the image very well Lars. The largest part of the ruin is on the left with plenty of lines to carry the eye across to the right, making it easy to view. (just like most of us read) The technical quality is good with excellent light. The tiny people including the one on the beach are great for scale. Lastly the stitch is very good with no evidence that I can see. Good work.
Kath

Truja (4948) 2008-03-03 6:46

Hi Lars,
another fantastic view of the surroundings of St.Andrews, spectacular landscape and good work with the stitch. It emphasizes the great depth of field through waters and the interesting architectonic frame!

Best regards, salut, Jordi

UnTrained (0) 2008-03-03 7:04

Hej Lars,
so what do the Scottish think about you, Lars? Leaving each place in ruins there? Do they still welcome you in a friendly way? ;-)
Good view over the wall with the tower balancing the open view to the sea. I like to follow the wall at the beach with the eye but also the green inside is pleasant. Good light and sharpness.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

AiresSantos (42120) 2008-03-03 8:32

Hi Lars
Beautiful view of the St Andrews Castle with very good colours, lighting and sharpness. Excellent note as usual
TFS and greetings
Aires

jonathan_hart (22576) 2008-03-03 9:59

hi Lars
fine light and colours, this pano has good sharpness, this place looks good, and the presence of the people is a clue about the dimensions
regards
jo

Silvio1953 (41761) 2008-03-03 11:06

Hi Lars, splendid view of beautiful castle, wonderful light and colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

Cretense (56136) 2008-03-03 11:19

Hi Lars!

A beautiful place, a beautiful castle, captured brilliantly by you! Great panoramic framing, flawless composition, perfect light managment, and wonderful evening (?) colours! No signs of stiching anywhere, excellent job! Congratulations!

Hercules

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-03-03 15:39

Hello Lars

This is a beautiful postcard, a panoramic landscape marine, combined with an ancient and magnificent architectural work.

The role of light in the scene is very significant to admire some beautiful terracotta tones. Great frame and excellent POV

John

denisn72 (6979) 2008-03-03 15:40

Hello Lars
Very clear picture with lots of details. Colours are perfect and the point of view too. This place looks great and the atmosphere looks more calm than the war period. Thanks for sharing.
Best regards
Denis!

paura (38410) 2008-03-03 16:46

Lars,
Colors and point of view are great here. The man in yellow is a nice element to input some life in the beach.

well done!

Paulo

emjleclercq (14292) 2008-03-03 22:34

Very nice point of view combining the old ruined castle and the sea in the backgound. Great sharpness and excellent colors. The little person with a yellow jacket on the beach is perfect to give an idea on the size.

All the best,

Emmanuel

evanrizo (456) 2008-03-03 22:58

Hi Lars,
except that the frame works very good,
the view looks nice and very interesting, the technical sides here are superb.
Have a nice day.
Evangelos

Graal (57941) 2008-03-04 0:03

Hi Lars,
an interesting old historical ruins of castle. Good panoramic format and excellent quality. Good note also. Well done.
Gr., Aleksander

ifanik (20540) 2008-03-04 0:54

Hi Lars
Very beautiful place and a very nice photo with nice colours and POV
Very well done
Best regards
Nick

Rosa (4591) 2008-03-04 1:37

Bonjour
Jolioe photo de cette vue sur ce chateau et cette place forte, le coup d' oeil est superbe, la netteté est bonne.
Les couleurs sont jolies et naturelles.
Le personnage en bas nous donne un aperçut de la hauteur des batiments et des rampards.
Amitiés
Rosa

Miha2ou7 (4913) 2008-03-04 1:42

Hey Lars,

Thats a real great sight. Wonderful panorama type of photo. I only wish we could upload them larger. :) Nicely composed.
Great sharpness and clarity. Fine colors, you had real luck with the weather in Scotland I see.

Have fun on your upcoming trip to Denmark,
See you around.

abulafia (4802) 2008-03-04 2:04

Hi Lars
This is a beautiful setting, and like the one through the cemetary, it has great colors and sharpness.
Harry

jemaflor (39381) 2008-03-04 4:21

Hi Lars,
Nice pov with a good composition, castle and landscape, nice light forc colours, well taken;

ahmetgedikli (21911) 2008-03-04 4:57

Hi Lars,
Beautiful shot! The POV, colours and contrast are superb.
Have a nice week.
Ahmet

jhm (82545) 2008-03-04 5:11

Dag Lars,

Die was mij eventjes ontvlogen, maar geen nood komen doe ik toch!
Het samenbrengen van drie foto's zonder enig spoor achter te laten vind ik altijd mooi, een beetje een kunstwerk.
Schotland is nogaltijd volgens mij een van de mooiste landen om door te tekken met een mountainbike, en deels pak en zak.
Ik vind alles terug wat een goede foto nodig heeft, compositie zacht van kleur en mooi gepresenteerd.
Bedankt!

Prettige dag verder,
John.

Gerrit (35707) 2008-03-04 6:58

Dag Lars,
wat een geweldige ruine in een grootse setting. Het licht is fantastisch en dekleine figuurtjes kleuren het tafereel op.
Groeten Gerrit

UlfE (8978) 2008-03-04 11:14

Hi Lars,

Very impressive shot. I believe that you have managed to include just about everything you could see there. The entire walls and fences sourrounding the castle, also very much of the sea and even a little beach. Also excellent clairity, sharpness and colours. TFS and have a nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

markstaples (15670) 2008-03-04 11:32

HI Lars
The composition is very strong and the image quality very high - nice and sharp with great colours. I agree with your choice of crop. Nice one.
Best wishes
Mark

TopGeo (21797) 2008-03-04 14:40

Hi Lars! excellent shot!Very beautiful picture! Good the view of castle and the composition interesting.
Compliments

jorgi (3798) 2008-03-04 23:01

Hi Lars,

this is one magnificent shot! I think it brings the best of the captured castle. Its essence, the choice of position, the overview on the sea, yes, with shown surroundings you placed this castle perfectly into the frame of image, into the space and time. Composition is excelletntly balanced, light superbly managed and details marvelously displayed through whole shot. Excellent!

Kind regards,
Jeri

jafadabret (39627) 2008-03-05 0:11

Bonjour Lars.
Un paysage d'Ecosse typique avec son château en ruine face à la mer. Le stitch est très bien fait et cela donne un beau panorama.
Les couleurs et la composition sont au top.
Jacques

papagolf21 (56367) 2008-03-05 0:40

Bonjour, mon ami Lars,
Très belle vue en perspective de ce château dont les ruines donnent une idée de la gloire passée.
Très intéressante note d'accompagnement. Un régal pour les passionnés d'architecture.
Amitiés.
Philippe

Cricri (43092) 2008-03-05 2:39

Hi Lars,
Un cadrage des plus réussi qui donne une belle vue d'ensemble sur le chateau qui surplombe la mer, d'un beau bleu d'ailleur.., compliment
Good day for you
cricri

John_F_Kennedy (31427) 2008-03-05 7:57

I like this wonderful details of the coast line with the big castle, also excellent sharpness and clarity. It would be great to the the large version.
Best wishes,
Achim

dip (12584) 2008-03-05 11:32

Hi Lars,
very good clarity and sharpness,great POV and framing too,
a wonderful image!
Regards,
Dimitris.

rodgerg (24091) 2008-03-05 11:36

Dag Lars,

Een andere kasteel van Schotland en ook een veel mooie photo met goed compositie en schone kleuren.

Vriendelijk,
Roger

xavshot (62419) 2008-03-05 13:47

Bonsoir Lars
Excellent format panoramique et très belle lumière pour nous présenter cet endroit. j'aime beaucoup l'ambiance. Une image écossaise comme je me les imagine.
Xavier

Stepan (27175) 2008-03-05 22:57

A good thin frame + a good pov + a good light = a good post...
And the yellow spot on the beach is a funny extra detail...
Stéphane

Budapestman (41920) 2008-03-06 4:08

Hi Lars,
Picturesque impression with spectacular panoramic composition, the atmosphere is romantic. Lights are beautiful, note is splendid. Very well done! Have a nice day
George

leo61 (43398) 2008-03-06 8:49

Hi Lars!
An excellent eposure and good composition.With this wonderful sky it must be a good lokation for taking some shots.
Great colors and contrast,amazing sharpness,too.
Regards,Leo

Didi (36090) 2008-03-06 9:59

Hi Lars
Very nice point of view with great lights I jope you have more views of this place.
Well done.
Cheers.

chrisnet (20374) 2008-03-06 13:26

Hello Lars,
Nice POV of these ruins and good inclusion of the persons, thanks for your interesting note too, well done.
Regards

Clementi (44091) 2008-03-06 15:56

Ciao Lars,
Great natural colors and a perfect stitch.
It emphasizes the great depth of field through waters and the interesting architectonic frame.
very good job
Giorgio

adores (15527) 2008-03-06 16:36

Hi Lars!
Good work with the three photos, good way to show this place. The pov is great, I even like the fence there and the people are a wonderful detail, especially that person in yellow walking along the sand. You have also chosen a perfect moment, light was really good then.

crckt (7074) 2008-03-06 18:16

Hi Lars,
WOW! Fabulous shot. This looks like a movie scene. Would love to visit this place one day. Amazing quality you got here, the way you have composed this from left to right having more and more space is really good.
Loved it, thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Shaeri

jurek1951 (25996) 2008-03-06 20:49

Hi Lars,
Lovely image, Great composition, beautiful view of St Andrews. Great colours and stunning light.
Georg

danos (32468) 2008-03-07 0:48

Hello Lars,
very nice composition with a panoramic view of St Andrews Castle.The light and the colours are great as the sharpness and the clarity of the scene.The pale colours make your synthesis attractive and the calmness of the environment memorable.Informative your note too.

Have a nice weekend,Danos

devimeuxbe (55865) 2008-03-07 4:23

Hi Lars
beautifull landscape and perspective. The light is very nice.
Very beautifull picture
Bertrand

Charo (31671) 2008-03-07 4:37

Hola Lars,
Estupendo encuadre de estas ruinas que con sus colores contrastan muy bien con el cielo y el mar. Excelente perspectiva y definición.
Cordialmente
Charo

carper (64878) 2008-03-07 4:50

mooie foto Lars,
prachtige view hier, mooi formaat en goede kwaliteit fraai fotowerk. prettige weekend
groet Jaap

batalay (20940) 2008-03-07 8:22

Hello Lars,

This panoramic view of St. Andrew's Castle, accompanied by a first rate informative note makes the site most compelling, most inviting. Very good photograph, as usual.

Warm regards,

Bulent

pablominto (40712) 2008-03-07 11:41

Hello Lars,
When I see this image it crosses my mind it would have been great to see this place in all its glory back then..!
Great location by the North Sea, great light and good details...
A well balanced composition and the format fits the subject well!
Greetings,
Pablo -

Matthew-Watt (4463) 2008-03-07 14:25

Hi Lars,

The lighting here helps to enrich the colours of this landscape well I believe. There are plenty of objects of interest to keep the eye pleased. Good representation of human scale, and also depth of field with people and regular objects positioned at various depths in the image. The horizon does seem to cut the photo into a 50/50 portion, but it is not as pronounced in many other images, I think because the castle blocks much of the horizon. The curve of the fence is good to see, as is the complimentary still water and lush grass.

Matt

toto (18709) 2008-03-08 1:25

Belle photo panoramique des ruines de ce superbe château bordé d' eau, jolies couleurs et bonne netteté.
Ces gens nous donnent une idée de la grandeur et hauteur de ces ruines.
Belle prise qui nous élargit la grandeur de cette vue, avec cette mer et ce ciel bleu.

Amitiés Thomas
Je reviens

donluicu (23927) 2008-03-08 9:40

Hi lars
thisd is a good photo, the weather was ok, but the colors are not vivid..
ayway, a good shot and good note

perfect for TE!

thx

atus (15452) 2008-03-08 17:55

Hi Lars,
very well captured and perfectly cropped interesting shot of a great perspective. The light is well managed and the colors are well exposed. Very good one!
Tfs and have a nice Sunday!
Attila

jlbrthnn (37959) 2008-03-09 12:48

Lars good evening,
I had not seen this image. It is a beautiful success. A work well tallied and coloured in an effective and moderated way. The note is more interesting.
Cordially
Joël

stego (22352) 2008-03-09 19:27

Hi Lars,
The place is very scenic and you took advantage of it very cleverly to make a gorgeous photo. The POV is great, much rich graphically, tidy and dynamic. I like the presence of the tiny human figures, they give life and colour. The light, colours and sharpness are fabulous.
Regards, José.

bakes888 (18207) 2008-03-10 0:43

Hi Lars. Fine weather is always nice when you have a camera in your hand ;-). Nice work on the stitch. Good colour and detail. Well composed and thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.

siolaw (25734) 2008-03-11 4:30

Hi Lars,
A good vantage point on the castle, light exposure is well controlled and general quality is good. The people add some color spots and give scale to the scene. Nice definition and details.
Greeting
Laurent

jaywalker (12190) 2008-03-11 16:17

Hi Lars, What a beautiful view overlooking the ruins out to sea, you really have captured this area very well, with the focus so sharp & the clear light shinning down, the people add some nice scale to the scene, Scotland has some wonderful ruins & this is a superb example, kind regards Wilson.

cessy (13647) 2008-03-13 8:15

Hallo Lars
very nice capture of the place
excellent lighting, give 3 dimentions feeling looking at the picture
the composition and colors also wonderful

Henryk_Bilor (20365) 2008-03-14 0:47

Hi Lars
Beautiful place. Great capture with a nice colours and perspective at the sea.
Regards

Emile (19977) 2008-03-14 12:45

Hola Lars.
Excellent shot with a beautiful view of the ruins of the impressive castle and at the same time capturing part of the beach and sea. Very well captured, the people is a good add to serve as scale for your wonderful shot.
You did a great work with the stitches.
Well done. TFS.
Have a nice weekend.
Best wishes.

marrty (235) 2008-03-17 6:18

Hoi Lars,
Nou, deze wil ik ook graag even punten geven. Niet zo'n superstich zoals die foto uit Bremen, maar wel een hele mooie, die goed aangeeft hoe mooi het daar in St. Andrews is. En inderdaad: er lopen 4 mensen rond! Groeten, Martijn

gildasjan (23779) 2008-03-21 8:12

Bonjour Lars
Très belle texture des pierres dans cette composition au format panoramique.Un très bon rendu naturel des couleurs pour cette image.
Bonne soirée.
Amicalement
Gildas

Liekje (574) 2008-04-05 11:20

Mooi plaatje!

smartcat (835) 2008-05-10 2:32

Hello Lars!
Very amazing shot of these beautiful ruins of Scottish castle! Very nice composition, sharpness and colours.
Regards from St Petersburg, Igor