Duncansby

[Tugmistress]

Had a wander over to Duncansby this afternoon, first time i have been there for photo's. I reckon to get the 'classic' view i need to go early in the day rather than shoot into the sun, but i like this shot i got as i walked along the cliff top southwards and past the stacks then looked back. Shan't do that again in a hurry though, my knees are killing me and i gotta go to work now lol

http://community.dcmag.co.uk/photos/tugmistresss_gallery/images/816410/640x427.aspx

[Mik.M.]

Nice photo`s Tuggs,shame about your aching knees. I`ve been told thats what happens when you get old:lol:. Mik XX

[wifie]

Thanks Tugs - good pic! Mik................pmsl!

[North Light]

Tugmistress,
That's worked really well, you have caught the textures and colours in the rock really well.

[BazzaG]

very nice pic tugs

[cazmanian_minx]

Lovely pic - I've not been to Duncansby yet, it's on my list of places to explore.

[astroman]

Lovely photo Tugmistress. I really like the colours in these cliffs. Last time I was there was quite a while ago. It was early in the morning and the lighting of the cliffs was beautiful. Pity I can't find where I've stored the photos I took:mad:.

[Sporran]

Tugmistress,
That's worked really well, you have caught the textures and colours in the rock really well.

I agree! That's one of the best pics I've seen of the Duncansby Stacks, Tugmistress! :cool: Your aching knees were not in vain!

[Tugmistress]

I agree! That's one of the best pics I've seen of the Duncansby Stacks, Tugmistress! :cool: Your aching knees were not in vain!

Thanks for all the nice comments, might make that one of the pics in my calendar i'm putting together for 2009 ;)

[darkie@dreamtilt.com.au]

Thanks for all the nice comments, might make that one of the pics in my calendar i'm putting together for 2009 ;)
Great idea Tugs,will the poor people downunder be able to buy it?

[Tugmistress]

of course darkie :)

[Deemac]

Here they are from a different angle (down on the beach area). Have to admit this climb down is not for the faint hearted (and I too had wobbly knees on the climb back up!!)

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh116/deemac1965/40DA_0428edit1Sm.jpg

[Raven]

Here they are from a different angle (down on the beach area). Have to admit this climb down is not for the faint hearted (and I too had wobbly knees on the climb back up!!)

http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh116/deemac1965/40DA_0428edit1Sm.jpg

WOW Deemac, now that`s what I call an impressive picture of the stacks! Well done you!

[grumpyhippo]

Taken a couple of years ago.........

The 'classic' view for you Tuggy.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k57/grumpyhippo/Stitched_002b.jpg







But just to show the knees hadn't gone.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k57/grumpyhippo/DSC_00291acopyb.jpg

[Tugmistress]

Nice one GH :) it was the walk back that did me! though i must admit i was starting to push for time to be back at work so didn't take it as slow as i would have liked lol.
Yes i definately need to go there on a day off and get that 'classic' view then go hit whaligoe - me thinks that's going to be a picnic day lol

[wifie]

Deemac - amazing b/w pic! Did anyone notice, about two thirds from the left, the image of a woman's face in the rock - just caught my eye!

[Sporran]

I like your version too, Deemac. It looks very dramatic in black and white, and the dark clouds add a sense of foreboding. :cool:

[North Light]

Deemac,
Great choice of viewpoint and lovely black & white processing.

grumpyhippo,
Two excellent photographs, I think I prefer the view looking back to the classic view.

[Deemac]

Thanks folks, glad you like my different treatment of this fabulous location. Good to see different perspectives of the same location.

I feel it is probably at its best very early in the morning to get the best light on the cliffs and so far I've just not been that dedicated enough to capture this. Both my previous visits the light was just too bright, the sky flat (yes, I did a sky replacement on my beach view B/W image) and the cliffs in shadow.

Grumpyhippo, love your 'classic' view (first image).