Awakening Ben Loyal

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 20, 20131,944 views16 comments

Loch Hakel, Sutherland, Scotland

On a beautiful serene Summers morning with just a slight chill in the air. I worked my way around Loch Hakel towards a small reed at the southern end. I already had a perfect reflection and I would have been pretty happy with that but as the first rays of light struck the mountain I saw greater opportunities a thin veil of mist lifted off the loch and with the clouds still full of colour from the sunrise I waited for light to strike the peak eventually capturing this at its peak of performance. The atmosphere is tangible looking at the picture I can still smell the colours of that very fine morning.

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Pentax 67II, 55-100 zoom, 0.45ND Grad, f/22 at 0.5 Seconds, Fuji Velvia 50.

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on August 20, 2013 at 4:46 AM

Ian,

You really understand light and how to capture its subtleties. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on August 20, 2013 at 9:09 AM

What gorgeous light and wonderful mood Ian.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on August 20, 2013 at 12:17 PM

This has a softness (not dealing with sharpness) in this color that is just so attractive. Many oif your images have that softness. Absolutely beautiful Ian. I agree wholeheartedly with Youssef.

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on August 20, 2013 at 1:20 PM

That's pretty relaxing, Ian. Nice imaging.

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Sipress on August 20, 2013 at 1:20 PM

That's pretty relaxing, Ian. Nice imaging.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on August 20, 2013 at 1:41 PM

Such a serene rendition. Positive energy is so strong in this one.

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on August 20, 2013 at 3:30 PM

I love everything about this picture, not least your fond recollection of the moment. The light is gorgeous, and the reeds in the foreground, plus reflection make this an outstanding image. Everything is subtle, but perfect!

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on August 20, 2013 at 4:08 PM

The soft pastel light here is just remarkable here. Very pleasing on the eyes and gives me a sense of relaxation. An overall beautiful scene Ian.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 20, 2013 at 4:14 PM

Beautifully done!! I love the quiet soft mood.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 20, 2013 at 11:58 PM

Nice light and mood here. I wish the partial bush was not there on the right, but the upper part would not have the balance if you did not include it.

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Comment posted by Tony Prower on August 21, 2013 at 8:38 PM

It's a beautiful scene and composed perfectly. So peaceful.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on August 23, 2013 at 1:33 AM

This is really nice Ian, the reflection in the water looks a bit to bright compared to the mountains above, not sure if this is due to the shallow water and mist, or the grad you used up top. A very relaxing scene.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on August 25, 2013 at 12:46 PM

Knew this was an Ian even at thumbnail! Glad I opened it up! Your subtle approach to beauty is fabulous. It proves that images do not need to be pushing the boundaries from mars to be awesome!

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Comment posted by Tony Prower on August 29, 2013 at 8:21 AM

Fantastic composition, congratulations!!

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on August 29, 2013 at 4:19 PM

Wonderful light and perfect composition.
Congrats on the WP.
D&L

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 29, 2013 at 11:44 PM

Gorgeous soft light bathing this beautiful scene of subtle colours-
congrats on a fine WP!
Sandy

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