Loch Eck

Garnock · 09-01-2006, 12:15

Shot this one yesterday not long after the sun had dipped below the far away hill.
Very tranquil spot. I must go back for some early morning shots.

GfK · 09-01-2006, 13:18

That's a great shot - it a pity about the overhanging branches at the top-left, though. Maybe take a hacksaw next time?

dod · 09-01-2006, 14:43

that is gorgeous, I feel the trees help frame it

IanC_UK · 09-01-2006, 14:55

very nice, i have a similar shot on film from several years ago, i hadnt realised it was Loch Eck until i just looked on the map !!!

***Steve*** · 09-01-2006, 15:21

I like that one as well and agree with dod about the branches, they help frame the picture.

It looks peacefull and very tranquil there.

SammyC · 09-01-2006, 15:26

Strangely I find the pink fluffy cloud behind the branches a bit distracting.

I think that maybe its too colourful for the rest of the tranquil image. But this is just my opinion!

PS. It's still a top photo!

AquilaEagle · 09-01-2006, 15:41

Absolutely fantastic. I think that is the photo I have liked the most during my time here

Well done

Garnock · 09-01-2006, 17:35

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Originally Posted by AquilaEagle

Absolutely fantastic. I think that is the photo I have liked the most during my time here

Well done

Well, I don't know what to say.

Apart from thanks.

Thanks to all for the nice comments.

GfK, I know what you mean. Some see the branches as a distraction while others think it helps to frame the image.
For me the hacksaw stays in the bag.

SammyC. The more I look at that cloud the more I agree with you.
I hate cloning unless it's necessary.
I think it's necessary.
Thanks

Warspite · 09-01-2006, 17:41

Great pic - amazing reflection, if I'd posted before your commentary I would probably have asked if it was real

Well done

Garnock · 09-01-2006, 17:59

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Originally Posted by Warspite

Great pic - amazing reflection, if I'd posted before your commentary I would probably have asked if it was real

Well done

I know what you mean. The right hand reflected hill is not as clearly defined as the left. The Loch wasn't perfectly flat calm. There was just the slightest of ripples in that area and an exposure of 0.4s probably adds to the effect.
I bracketed few shots and they're all the same.

Personally, I'll clone small detail if I have to but I would never add a reflection or a sky for that matter. But that's just me.

Matty · 09-01-2006, 18:39

would love that as a print, and also a pano with more to the right, would be stunning

Mike Aiken · 09-01-2006, 19:14

Cracking shot, thanks for sharing

Mike

CriPPle · 09-01-2006, 21:01

As already said above that shot is fantastic.

I personally don't think the branches are a problem too much, but since SammyC mentioned about the cloud i am finding that distracting.

Garnock · 09-01-2006, 21:43

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Originally Posted by CriPPle

As already said above that shot is fantastic.

I personally don't think the branches are a problem too much, but since SammyC mentioned about the cloud i am finding that distracting.

I agree.
I reworked the image a little.
Always get good info here.

I don't want to clone it out altogether since it's reflection is to the right of the dark stone. ( Plus reasons I gave earlier )
I left the reflected image of the cloud dark since reflections on water should be a stop or so darker anyway.

Any better ?

***Steve*** · 09-01-2006, 21:57

The difference is subtle but the overall impression has definately improved. I also think you did the right thing by not completely removing the cloud.

SammyC · 10-01-2006, 09:22

Oh that's much better. I still notice it but then that's because I am looking for it!

Top bombing!

CriPPle · 10-01-2006, 10:27

Agreed that makes it stand out much less

Rich · 10-01-2006, 23:15

I cant tell you what i would give for a home with that View. Fantastic shot, tranquil to the extreme. Im feeling sleepy already!

09-01-2006, 12:15	#1 (permalink)
Garnock Getting Comfy Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 242	Loch Eck Shot this one yesterday not long after the sun had dipped below the far away hill. Very tranquil spot. I must go back for some early morning shots.

09-01-2006, 13:18	#2 (permalink)
GfK Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 861	That's a great shot - it a pity about the overhanging branches at the top-left, though. Maybe take a hacksaw next time?

09-01-2006, 14:43	#3 (permalink)
dod Feet under the table Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nairn Posts: 1,911	that is gorgeous, I feel the trees help frame it

09-01-2006, 14:55	#4 (permalink)
IanC_UK Feet under the table Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 2,137	very nice, i have a similar shot on film from several years ago, i hadnt realised it was Loch Eck until i just looked on the map !!!

09-01-2006, 15:21	#5 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,144	I like that one as well and agree with dod about the branches, they help frame the picture. It looks peacefull and very tranquil there.

09-01-2006, 15:26	#6 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	Strangely I find the pink fluffy cloud behind the branches a bit distracting. I think that maybe its too colourful for the rest of the tranquil image. But this is just my opinion! PS. It's still a top photo!

09-01-2006, 15:41	#7 (permalink)
AquilaEagle Been here a while Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Herts, UK Posts: 311	Absolutely fantastic. I think that is the photo I have liked the most during my time here Well done

09-01-2006, 17:41	#9 (permalink)
Warspite Feet under the table Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Newcastle Sunderland Middlesbrough (UK) Posts: 1,736	Great pic - amazing reflection, if I'd posted before your commentary I would probably have asked if it was real Well done

09-01-2006, 18:39	#11 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	would love that as a print, and also a pano with more to the right, would be stunning

09-01-2006, 19:14	#12 (permalink)
Mike Aiken Been here a while Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Birmingham Posts: 417	Cracking shot, thanks for sharing Mike

09-01-2006, 21:01	#13 (permalink)
CriPPle Getting Comfy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggin Hill Posts: 238	As already said above that shot is fantastic. I personally don't think the branches are a problem too much, but since SammyC mentioned about the cloud i am finding that distracting.

09-01-2006, 21:57	#15 (permalink)
*Steve* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: An Englishman living in Germany Posts: 16,144	The difference is subtle but the overall impression has definately improved. I also think you did the right thing by not completely removing the cloud.

10-01-2006, 09:22	#16 (permalink)
SammyC Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bristol Posts: 1,466	Oh that's much better. I still notice it but then that's because I am looking for it! Top bombing!

10-01-2006, 10:27	#17 (permalink)
CriPPle Getting Comfy Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Biggin Hill Posts: 238	Agreed that makes it stand out much less

10-01-2006, 23:15	#18 (permalink)
Rich Getting Comfy Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 152	I cant tell you what i would give for a home with that View. Fantastic shot, tranquil to the extreme. Im feeling sleepy already!