Cummingston Cradle

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 8, 20141,760 views14 comments

Cummingston, Moray, Scotland.

The colours of the Scottish beaches along the Moray coast have for a long time fascinated me. I am a great believer in letting nature form it's own art work and in truth I get a lot more satisfaction from finding these features than I would if I interfered with them in anyway. This little collection of coloured pebbles is simply found and photographed within its cradle of blotchy sandstone bedrock in typically muted Scottish light, doubtless it will be erased on the next high tide. I hope you enjoy it.

The larger view is better and for some reason more vibrant.

Pentax 67II, 55-100 zoom, f/22 at 2 Seconds unfiltered.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 8, 2014 at 2:03 PM

Gorgeous intimate, Ian. Great shapes, lines and colors. I like this a lot.

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Comment posted by Jon Daining on May 8, 2014 at 8:30 PM

Nicely seen intimate landscape, Ian. I enjoy the juxtaposition of the warm tones in the sandstone with the cool tones of the rocks.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 8, 2014 at 10:03 PM

Wonderful, with the warm/cool contrast between the sandstone and that great collection of pebbles. Well seen!

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on May 9, 2014 at 12:03 AM

This is beautiful, Ian, and I agree that nature is the best artist. The larger view is superb. So much to see and enjoy in this one.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on May 9, 2014 at 2:33 AM

Reminds me a bit of your "womb" image from some time back. The shape is a bit less pronounced here, but still very effective. I like the contrast between the cool stones and the warm "bosom".

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on May 9, 2014 at 2:09 PM

Very nice warm cool combination Ian. I really like the tones and textures in the sand. Very nice intimate scene.

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Comment posted by Scott Smorra on May 9, 2014 at 7:39 PM

Beautiful image Ian. I really like the mix of pastel colors here.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on May 9, 2014 at 10:44 PM

Beautiful pastel colors Ian. Excellent texture in the sandstone as well.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on May 11, 2014 at 4:28 AM

Great color contrasts. Your work always impresses.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 17, 2014 at 12:07 PM

Hi Ian

All. your work , especially on this type of subject , inspires me greatly to do more posting in landscape. this image is a work of art.. Congrats on the well deserved WP.

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on May 18, 2014 at 12:37 PM

Nicely seen and captured Ian,
Congratulations on the WP . . .

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Comment posted by Debbie Yarra on May 23, 2014 at 11:15 PM

Wonderful image Ian! I can see why you are attracted to these beautiful stones. I love the contrast of colors. You have such a wonderful eye! Congratulations on the WP!

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Comment posted by Patrick O'Healy on May 23, 2014 at 11:46 PM

Very nice!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 26, 2014 at 2:33 PM

Ian: What a great find and a fine capture and presentation. Really good photography. >=))>

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