I was out early this morning. It’s a perfect day, sunny, no wind but a bit of a nip in the air.
I really struggled with the light. I tried a polariser and I tried without. The light was very harsh. I walked the mile or so to Loch Tay.
The sun seemed to be everywhere…..I was beginning to think I was dealing with two suns.
This bit of the Loch is easy to get at but to get pictures up the length of the Loch will be an evening job.
I stumbled across a ruined castle hidden in trees.
Finlarig Castle. The sign says it’s dangerous…..I thought it was long past being a threat..
That is it for today. The weather is just brilliant.
I’m away to do my laundry now……Oh what fun.
I just had to google "the sun" wasn't sure what it is. I like the reflection of the mountain/hills in the loch, very nice.
ReplyDeleteDouglas, I've been seeing plenty of sun. I have also had high winds and vicious squalls. It has been a good month but the wind becomes tiring. A view across the Loch or up it would be better.
DeleteVery beautiful Pictures.
ReplyDeleteNordis
Thank you Nordis.
DeleteThat looks an interesting castle Adrian. Very photogenic.
ReplyDeleteHad glorious sun here too; and not before time.
A bit of sunshine makes a difference Keith.
DeleteAh so it's not the remains of the castle walls that are dangerous... it's that quick trip to the dungeon.
ReplyDeleteThe hole was only a few feet deep. I'll try and remember the flash unit next time I go that way.
DeleteThat early morning photo of the loch is very good, it looks a nice place.
ReplyDeletePeter, I like it here. I'm moving up the road a mile for another week.
Deletedat kasteel had al een poosje geen bewoners meer de natuur neemt het weer terug,wel een hele mooie omgeving.
ReplyDeleteNic, ja het ziet er na de planten en bomen nu.
DeleteOh, these are wonderful! Beautiful loch, and mysterious ruin. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteMonica, it is forecast to rain hard but it should clear for later today. I'll go back and have another look round.
DeleteIn spite of the difficulties you list you have awesome shots. Now you end on a downer with laundry
ReplyDeleteRed, I usually like low sunlight but today it was detrimental.
Deleteit's amazing that ruins can be so beautiful and tantalizing! I like the reflections in your lake shots. thank you for sharing such wonderful images.
ReplyDeleteNorma, I feel at home in ruins.
DeleteYou take great landscapes; and the light through the forts is very dramatic.
ReplyDeleteMaria, I'll go back and have another look at the ruins.
Delete"Dangerous castles" :-) . Obviously one thats not yet protected with a fence around it with a sentry soldier taking money from you !
ReplyDeleteJay, it was crap this morning in the rain. I agree. One the National Trust hasn't found. Sorry National Trust for Scotland hasn't found. .... presumably you missed it as well.
DeleteOne area where we differ Adrian. I love the full, rich light of evening and morning with its colour distortion.
ReplyDeleteWe do differ, I try and get out early and late but do prefer a few clouds about to diffuse the light.
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