Loch More @ Sunset

[dragonfly]

Couldn't believe that Loch More was still frozen!! Beautiful sunset there tonight, well worth the trek out there

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4295404455_774407fde9_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4295668855_da410cd07b_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4295533011_c090f29daa_b.jpg

[reddevil]

Couldn't believe that Loch More was still frozen!! Beautiful sunset there tonight, well worth the trek out there

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4295404455_774407fde9_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4295668855_da410cd07b_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4002/4295533011_c090f29daa_b.jpg
those are fantastic pictures,you have a eye for beautiful views,i will go there to have a wee look at what i missed,thanks.

[Bobinovich]

Thats a cracking trio DF - the 2nd has it for me tho', it fair draws the eye :D

[Deemac]

Great series. No2 is a stunner. Well done

[Sporran]

I love all three photos, dragonfly! They're all gorgeous - the second one especially so! :)

[dragonfly]

thanks all :Razz

Here's another version of the 2nd photo and I like this one more, not as dark and its caught the moon in top LH corner

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/4297389868_2376429117_b.jpg

[cullpacket]

How lucky are we I spoke to a few of my friends yesterday about the scenary and took a few photos what a luvley place craickin photos

[Kenn]

Liking the two sunsets can't abide water that looks like noodles!

[Mystical Potato Head]

Liking the two sunsets can't abide water that looks like noodles!

Lizz,why not just accept the way other ppl like to take their photos.Its a great shot which should be getting praise, not a comment like yours just because its not done the way you like.
I just dont understand this inability by you and quite a few others to accept the way someone else likes to take their photos.

[Liz]

What brilliant photos Dragonfly!

No 2 is now the background on my PC and looks lovely.:D

[Kenn]

MPH I am quite happy to accept editing and processing of photographs and have really liked some of the images posted,Rheghead's portrait of his daughter that looks like a medieval painting is beautiful as have been some of the fun ones that have been posted.
I may be of an older school that was brought up with the ethic that a photograph catches the reality of the moment and the an artist interprets.
To me a highly edited,long exposure,special lens or highly saturated photograph becomes an interpretation and there for a work of art which in no way detracts from the appeal but as you will well know there are those who like different artists,a Van Gogh is a masterpiece to one and a complete enigma to another who would prefer a Gainsborough portrait.
I am surely entitled to say as much as the next person when I dislike something that does not appeal to me or am I not?

[cuddlepop]

Number 2 my favourite,I could look at it for hours.:D

[Mystical Potato Head]

MPH I am quite happy to accept editing and processing of photographs and have really liked some of the images posted,Rheghead's portrait of his daughter that looks like a medieval painting is beautiful as have been some of the fun ones that have been posted.
I may be of an older school that was brought up with the ethic that a photograph catches the reality of the moment and the an artist interprets.
To me a highly edited,long exposure,special lens or highly saturated photograph becomes an interpretation and there for a work of art which in no way detracts from the appeal but as you will well know there are those who like different artists,a Van Gogh is a masterpiece to one and a complete enigma to another who would prefer a Gainsborough portrait.
I am surely entitled to say as much as the next person when I dislike something that does not appeal to me or am I not?

You surely are entitled to your opinion but i dont think have ever commented on someones photo negatively based purely on the fact i dont like the style of it.
There are some photos posted here which are great photos but to my eyes look about as colourful as a 10 year old washed out teeshirt but i accept that others like what they like and do what they do and choose not to comment negatively just because they're not done in a style of my liking.
If the critisism is constructive or could be helpful to the original poster then it serves a purpose,telling someone that the water in their photo looks like noodles, just because you dont like it, is neither.

[kas]

I love them all but No 2 is my fav.
They sure have the WOW factor.

[Kenn]

I did put a smiley by my original comment MPH and did not mean for it to be taken as a non constructive criticism for which I apologise if it has been misconstrewed.

[Boozeburglar]

All cracking shots, the first does it for me for the interest in the foreground. :)

[wicker05]

Stunning photos Dragonfly, just excellent!:)

[dragonfly]

thanks for all the comments, nice, constructive and non constructive

been at my daughters 18th birthday party all afternoon/night so don't think I'll be out with the camera tomorrow!!!

amazed I can still type TBH

[North Light]

dragonfly,

Stunning set, I particularly like the second and third images, real stunners.

[dragonfly]

here's some more from the same evening - just too many to choose from and finding it hard to refrain from editing them

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4300618766_9c5d79d2f5_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4300391128_3a03f50e05_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4300404588_2f805bee40_b.jpg

[Liz]

Wow, wow and wow! More stunning photos Dragonfly.
:D

[ClachanHope]

Another set of great Photos Dragonfly, but you're making me sooo jealous, cos I've not been able to get out for a while, with work and other stuff. I'm starting to go crazy... :lol: But I will get out soon, I hope.
AND I still can't get my photos posted on here, I have no idea what I'm doing wrong....?????

[dragonfly]

sorry CH, hope you get out soon lol!

have you read THIS (http://forum.caithness.org/showthread.php?t=47428) post, explains how to do it better than I can

[Deemac]

I'd re-check your HDR alignment on the third shot Dragonfly (did you nudge the tripod?) Great shots tho.

[dragonfly]

I'd re-check your HDR alignment on the third shot Dragonfly (did you nudge the tripod?) Great shots tho.

yeah, did know it was a little out of focus, can't remember it moving but quite possible. thought/hoped that photomatix would have aligned it, isn't as noticable in medium size - all part of learning curve :D

[Bobinovich]

That 2nd one of the latest batch is an absolute corker - the feeling of power in the waterflow is wicked

[Boozeburglar]

Not sure about number two, I cannot abide water that looks like lasagne!

I still love the ice in the foreground in the first, it is something unusual that really works.

[Rictina]

Simply amazing shots.

[dragonfly]

Not sure about number two, I cannot abide water that looks like lasagne!

lasagne?? I was going for the noodle look again ;) sorry Lizz :lol:

but thanks for all your lovely comments

[Sporran]

Another fabulous batch, dragonfly! :cool:

This time, the first photo is my fave! :)

[astroman]

Stunning images - well done dragonfly.

[Margaret M.]

Dragonfly, your shots are stunning, you have come such a long way so quickly.


I am surely entitled to say as much as the next person when I dislike something that does not appeal to me or am I not?

Absolutely, Lizz! Giving a reason for not particularly caring for one shot should be perfectly acceptable.

[Mystical Potato Head]

Dragonfly, your shots are stunning, you have come such a long way so quickly.



Absolutely, Lizz! Giving a reason for not particularly caring for one shot should be perfectly acceptable.

My bad or what Margaret M.
If you had cared to read further i did say Lizz was perfectly entitled to say what she wanted only i didnt agreee with the comment,surely that should be perfectly acceptable as well.

[nirofo]

Love your Salmon ladder shot Dragonfly, it's very good, you've caught the movement of the water perfectly and the late afternoon light just gives it the edge.

nirofo.

[Boozeburglar]

I am surely entitled to say as much as the next person when I dislike something that does not appeal to me or am I not?


Absolutely!

Never mind the paps who can't appreciate that, it was still positive as you pointed out you liked the others.

You were just giving a reason why you did not like the other one.

:)

[Mystical Potato Head]

Absolutely!

Never mind the paps who can't appreciate that, it was still positive as you pointed out you liked the others.

You were just giving a reason why you did not like the other one.

:)

Absolutely Booze ,couldnt agree more old chap.Like i said,i did appreciate it because i said she was entitled to say whatever she wanted,as am i,as are you...ok with you? or are you one of those paps you were on about.or are you being completely out of character and just trying to stir it? ESPECIALLY AS I'VE ALREADY EXPLAINED MY COMMENT !!!

[dragonfly]

and relax................... ;)

[Boozeburglar]

Absolutely Booze ,couldnt agree more old chap.Like i said,i did appreciate it because i said she was entitled to say whatever she wanted,as am i,as are you...ok with you? or are you one of those paps you were on about.or are you being completely out of character and just trying to stir it? ESPECIALLY AS I'VE ALREADY EXPLAINED MY COMMENT !!!

Paps is an abbreviation for paparazzi. I know none of the pic smith's here are paps but it is an irresistable word. l.o.l.

Out of character? Yes, it would be so out of character for me to 'stir it', as you put it Mr. Spud U Like. ;)

[nirofo]

Paps is an abbreviation for paparazzi. I know none of the pic smith's here are paps but it is an irresistable word. l.o.l.

Out of character? Yes, it would be so out of character for me to 'stir it', as you put it Mr. Spud U Like. ;)

Maybe you'd have been better saying neeps !!!

nirofo.

[Boozeburglar]

He he, but paps has a connection with photography! Does neeps?
:)

[Liz]

Crikey folks what is all the fuss about! Horses for courses and all that.:roll:
Can't see anything wrong with what MPH said?

If we all liked the same thing it would be very boring.

Personally I will only comment if I like something as don't see the point in posting to say I don't like something.:confused

I know it is different when someone has an interest in photography and asks for a critique of their work so they can learn.

[dragonfly]

yes enough going off topic, get back to inflating my ego :lol:

[Liz]

yes enough going off topic, get back to inflating my ego :lol:

You are wonderful darling. Mwah, mwah. lol

No seriously your photos are brilliant Dragonfly and I so enjoy seeing them. Keep em coming!:D

[Boozeburglar]

I think they are good shots

Dead jealous as Loch More is one of my favourite haunts and I have been unable to get there for a while now.

:)

[mumof2]

i know nothing about photography but just wanted to say that the second photo looks absolutely fab.

[dragonfly]

I sent off for a canvas print of one of the Loch More photos and it arrived home today.................so pleased with it

not a great quality photo but it shows it off well enough

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2694/4332956462_0875ef87de_b.jpg

[Mystical Potato Head]

Looks great and terrific value for money,havent seen anywhere who can come near to matching their prices.

[dragonfly]

no, I have seen some websites charging anywhere from £80 - £135 for same size. what the difference is heaven only knows cos there is nothing wrong with the quality of this one.

I'll PM you the email I received from then MPH

[dragonfly]

just found another from that series, slightly different colouring on this one though

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2802/4334833176_f7bb73e406_b.jpg

[Mystical Potato Head]

Well i think you know what to do with this one........Kerching!!!!
Absolute cracker.

[dragonfly]

aye, you guessed right! only thing is the cottage is too far to the right of the photo, could do with it being more a wee bit more to the left

[ClachanHope]

aye, you guessed right! only thing is the cottage is too far to the right of the photo, could do with it being more a wee bit more to the left[/quote]


Nothing wrong with the position of the house. I think this is a great photo, I think it's my favourite from this selection.
Remember the the rule..there are no rules. :lol:

[dragonfly]

thanks CH, what I meant was that if putting on a canvas the cottage would be too far to the right and be around the corner of the frame which is no use!

[ClachanHope]

Sorry, didn't realise that's what you were on about. I see what you mean now.
It's a beautiful photo...I hate you.....lol :lol:

[kas]

DF I love this photo and for me you have saved the best for the last. The composition and colours are stunning.
You are going to have one job on your hands to follow up with another set of stunners like those.

[Sporran]

That last one is so beautiful, Dragonfly. It has an ethereal, dream-like quality to it! :cool:

[dragonfly]

Can't keep away from here now!!

Here's some from yesterday

Loch Beg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4350160272_618da46607_b.jpg

Loch More
Sun breaking through clouds and reflected on the partially frozen Loch
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4349443262_e3a613f2ce_b.jpg

Think this one speaks for itself
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4019/4350167398_c9df75d7ca_b.jpg

[dragonfly]

and again!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4060/4376886946_0178f5a75b_b.jpg

[kas]

An absoloute beauty. I love the lines in the ice leading into the centre.
The framing really sets it off too. You must thrilled yourself with it.

[dragonfly]

always delilghted with sunsets there Kas, they are always different

here's another

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2793/4377750623_52d557d57e_b.jpg

[Happy Guy]

Lizz,why not just accept the way other ppl like to take their photos.Its a great shot which should be getting praise, not a comment like yours just because its not done the way you like.
I just dont understand this inability by you and quite a few others to accept the way someone else likes to take their photos.

I didnt think that Lizz's comment was either critical, or negative, just a simple expression of a personal (and reasonable) preference. Its a subject I cant make my mind up on, so I can understand both points of view. When taking photos of running water, I always end up with two exposures - one short, with 'frozen' sparkling droplets, and one long exposure with 'noodles' - I like both and can never decide which I prefer! - I used to be indecisive - but now im not so sure!

[Mystical Potato Head]

I didnt think that Lizz's comment was either critical, or negative, just a simple expression of a personal (and reasonable) preference. Its a subject I cant make my mind up on, so I can understand both points of view. When taking photos of running water, I always end up with two exposures - one short, with 'frozen' sparkling droplets, and one long exposure with 'noodles' - I like both and can never decide which I prefer! - I used to be indecisive - but now im not so sure!

Perhaps i should be more honest and tell the next person who posts a bland photo with non existent contrast that i dont like skies that look like a washed out old grey teeshirt.

It would just be a simple expression of personal(and reasonable) preference and one i'm sure i could freely express without fear of criticism in return..................yeah right :roll:

[spaceddaisy]

I'm not local and am quite new to the county. Could someone tell me where loch is and how to get to it. I love walking and being out in the country and it looks like such a beautiful place. :)

[dragonfly]

PM'd you spaceddaisy

here's another, no noodles and no grey washed out t-shirts ;) I hope!!

Looks good on Black (http://bighugelabs.com/onblack.php?id=4379978422&size=large&posted=1)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4379978422_c9b5d3b2dd_b.jpg

[Mystical Potato Head]

Your definately not suffering from grey washed out tee shirt syndrome....Great shot,beautiful light....Be careful out there with those greys though.:roll:

[Boozeburglar]

Perhaps i should be more honest and tell the next person who posts a bland photo with non existent contrast that i dont like skies that look like a washed out old grey teeshirt.

It would just be a simple expression of personal(and reasonable) preference and one i'm sure i could freely express without fear of criticism in return..................yeah right :roll:

sheeeeeeezzzzz

[dragonfly]

I think I might have played around with this one a bit too much :confused

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4381615584_f1b174eb96_b.jpg

[dragonfly]

some more yes I now live out at Loch More under a gorse bush for protection from the snow and wind - well my husband has suggested that I might as well be

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2749/4397921940_d94f0e4aea_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4046/4397155267_72f67bb5fb_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4397922280_92aab7d309_o.jpg

[dragonfly]

back out again last night, first time in ages and wasn't disappointed

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4509277128_c68e2a783b_o.jpg

[Kenn]

Whooo what a moody shot, almost feels like the sky is pressing down on one.

[Sporran]

Absolutely stunning, dragonfly! Great clouds, colours and reflections - a feast of textures for the eye! :)