Ben Loyal Sunset

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 10, 2012646 views15 comments

Sunset glow on Ben Loyal as viewed from Lochan Hakel near Kyle of Tongue, Sutherland, Scotland

I just returned from an amazing two weeks in the Scottish Highlands. This image was taken a little before 10PM on a Transient Light Workshop with Ian Cameron in northern Scotland where we had six days of outstanding weather and light conditions.

Canon 5DM2
Canon TS-E 24mm
ISO100 8sec f/22
1.5 Stop HE ND Gradient + 4-Stop ND

Thanks for having look.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 10, 2012 at 10:26 AM

Eva, Beautiful! The light here is fantastic and I just love the reflection and way the water looks. It has a wonderful texture feel and sheen to it. The light / color on the mountain and clouds is wonderful as well. Very nice.

nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by John Mumaw on June 10, 2012 at 10:43 AM

This is just a flat out beautiful image. I too love the way the water looks, and the rocks are nicely placed in the scene.
And that light!
The full moon is a cherry on the cake. No suggestions from me at all.
Glad to hear that the weather cooperated with you and I look forward to seeinng more from your trip.

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Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on June 10, 2012 at 12:53 PM

Great moonrise and color hitting the peaks. Beautiful image Eva.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on June 10, 2012 at 1:46 PM

No nits. I thought at first the rotation was slightly off, but it was an illusion. I love the sheen on the water!

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on June 10, 2012 at 2:28 PM

Very nice Eva the full moon or at least near as makes no difference was definitely the icing on the cake. Can't wait to get my trannies developed.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 10, 2012 at 2:48 PM

Beautiful light and color Eva. Not sure how to describe those blues, but the hues are wonderful. I too love the sheen on the water. Almost wish there was more at the bottom, but I suspect you had a shoreline to deal with or something... As mentioned, the moon is a great bonus as too.

I'm guessing you had a great trip and I'm looking forward to seeing the images. Welcome back.

Lon

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Comment posted by Shantikara Valuska on June 10, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Beautiful light and mood. I can almost feel the fresh air from it. I like the smooth water. I am not sure, the horizont looks a bit tilted.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 10, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Well, if this is just a hint of what's to come from this trip, I, for one, can't wait, Eva! As they might say over there, "Bloody Brilliant!"

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on June 10, 2012 at 7:37 PM

I like the moon peaking over the shoulder of the hills. This is lovely light and the stillness of the water lends a peaceful feeling. Very nice

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on June 10, 2012 at 9:31 PM

Real pretty, Eva! You might try some dodging of the bright areas up top (cloud and mt hihglights) i think they need to 'pop' a bit more. Otherwise it's perfect.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on June 10, 2012 at 10:44 PM

That is a mouthful of a place. What wonderful light. Looking forward to whatever else you got on this trip.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on June 10, 2012 at 11:40 PM

Fantastic light on the mountain Eva. Also love the fg rocks scattered around the water. The moon is a wonderful touch. Looks like a wonderful area to explore... the workshop must have been awesome... such great light!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on June 11, 2012 at 1:55 AM

superb, eva. everything working for me here and i like the 8-sec exposure & the rocks. lovely!

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on June 12, 2012 at 1:15 PM

THis is certainly one of my very favorites of yours Eva, excellent in every way. While some may have a problem with the water not "real", I absolutely frickin' love it!!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 13, 2012 at 11:35 AM

Beautiful light and those reflections really draw my eyes into the scene. I also like how the rocks lead off to the right and provide a balance for the peaks.

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