Pay The Ferryman

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted April 10, 20082,403 views18 comments

This long abandoned jetty at the end of the Glen Etive road is a popular spot to take pictures. However on this particular day the weather was beyond appalling the rain was incessant and driven by a vicious wind. I sought refuge in an old boat shed and set up my camera with some modest protection around me. I made an exposure of over a minutes duration thanks to a 4 stop ND filter in conjunction with a polariser the colours intensified greatly and the water was reduced to an aqueous blur rather than the choppy waves that bristled the surface in real life.

Pentax 67II, 200mm lens, polariser used as a 2 stop ND + 4 stop ND filter. f/22 at 1 minute, Velvia. (a redundant brolly)

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on April 10, 2008 at 2:19 PM

Ian,

This is absolutely gorgeous! The silkyness of the lake and the old weather pier provide a wonderful, moody foreground to the awesome display of color on the mountain slope.

I LOVE this image. I don't have any suggestions or critiques.

I did send you a note to let you know that I moved this to M&N nature simply because the old pier and pilings are a significant element to the scene. Thanks for understanding.

Lon

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Comment posted by Jeremy Calow on April 10, 2008 at 3:18 PM

Wow Ian, this is a great, great shot. I agree with Lon that the pier with the velvet water is perfect together. If you hadn't had the story regarding the weather I wouldn't believe that it was that bad. I love these medium and larger format shots.. perfect.

J

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on April 10, 2008 at 5:35 PM

Ian: A masterful bit of crafting here and a superb result. Many kudos! >=))>

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on April 10, 2008 at 7:22 PM

Oops sorry folks uplosaded in ESS without using an ounce of grey matter - apologies.

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Comment posted by Cliff Dodge on April 10, 2008 at 9:09 PM

Very very nice! Nice contrast between the waves pilings and shore.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on April 10, 2008 at 9:38 PM

Ian, very dramatic. Love the color and the grand backdrop.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on April 11, 2008 at 1:00 AM

A great title Ian. The wooden remains add a lot of interest and raise some questions and mystery. Very very nice!

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Comment posted by Neale Dyster on April 11, 2008 at 7:09 AM

That is beautiful ! The effect on the water is just magical, the old timbers and the backdrop are too, nice work.

Registered on February 19, 2008, 94 Posts, 738 Comments

Comment posted by Winnie Ho on April 11, 2008 at 7:47 AM

Fantastic mood here. The deserted jetty seems to tell a story all on its own. I always find it hard to take shots with the rain and wind causing droplets on the lens. It looks like you managed to conquer the elements to capture this. Very nicely done.

Registered on January 6, 2008, 93 Posts, 1788 Comments

Comment posted by beth summer on April 11, 2008 at 9:18 AM

This image has a great mood ot it...surreal and eerie. I love the way the slope of the land comes sweeping down into the water. Nicely captured.

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Comment posted by Graham Brown on April 12, 2008 at 6:01 AM

I really like this. A very simple composition with excellent DOF and the colour on the mountains makes the background really stand out. When i'm next in Scotland no doubt i will endeavour to pass this way - an inspiration image.

Registered on November 20, 2007, 275 Posts, 1365 Comments

Comment posted by Larry Gloth on April 14, 2008 at 2:20 AM

Beautiful long exposure. Great contrast and color. Excellent composition, well seen and executed.

Registered on August 29, 2007, 96 Posts, 1003 Comments

Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on April 14, 2008 at 11:23 AM

You made the most out of bad circumstances, which shows that you can take a great photograph even in bad weather. Congrats on the EP!

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Comment posted by Rob Graham on April 15, 2008 at 12:05 AM

Beautiful photo, well worth the effort and putting up with the inclement weather---congrats on the EP

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on April 15, 2008 at 12:58 AM

Wow! Congratulations on the Pick, Ian. This is tremendous!

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Comment posted by Brian Rasmussen on April 15, 2008 at 10:50 AM

I agree!