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Loch Ness


Loch Ness
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Copyright: Robin Chapman (RobinChapman) Silver Note Writer [C: 1 W: 0 N: 34] (207)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-12
Camera: Nikon D80, AF-S DX VR Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/100 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-01-26 0:23
Viewed: 635
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Loch Ness (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Nis) is a large, deep freshwater loch in the Scottish Highlands ( [show location on an interactive map] 57°18′N, 4°27′W) extending for approximately 37 km (23 miles) southwest of Inverness. Its surface is 15.8 metres (52 feet) above sea level. Loch Ness is best known for the alleged sightings of the legendary Loch Ness Monster, also known as "Nessie".

Loch Ness is the second largest Scottish loch by surface area after Loch Lomond at 56.4 km˛ (21.8 sq mi), but due to its great depth is the largest by volume. Its deepest point is 230 m (754 feet) ,[1] deeper than the height of London's BT Tower at 189 m (620 feet) and deeper than any other loch besides Loch Morar. It contains more fresh water than all lakes in England and Wales combined, and is the largest body of water on the Great Glen geologic fault, which runs from Inverness in the north to Fort William in the south. The Caledonian Canal, which links the sea at either end of the fault, uses Loch Ness for part of its route. It is one of a series of interconnected, murky bodies of water in Scotland; its water visibility is exceptionally low due to a high peat content in the surrounding soil.

Loch Ness acts as the lower storage reservoir for the Foyers pumped-storage hydroelectric scheme, which was the first of its kind in United Kingdom. The turbines were originally used to provide power for a nearby aluminium smelting plant, but now electricity is generated and supplied to the National Grid.

The only island on Loch Ness is Cherry Island, visible at its southwestern end, near Fort Augustus. It is a crannog, an artificial island usually dating to the Iron Age. At Drumnadrochit is a Loch Ness Monster exhibition centre, which contains information on the legendary creature. Boat cruises operate from various locations on the loch shore, giving tourists the chance to look for the monster.

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To Kilted-Arab: ThanksRobinChapman 1 01-26 02:07
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Hi Robin - this is a great photo and you've got some really beauties here on TL. The only thing I'd say is that they don't get as much attention as they deserve, probably because you're not an active critiquer. The more you participate in the site, the more feedback you'll get...

Anyway, to this shot - quite simply it's beautiful. First thing I like is the lack of tourists spoiling the view :-)

Composition, control of colours, sharpness - all excellent.

(I'm from Peebles myself...where in the Borders are you?)

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  • juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2630 W: 1 N: 1244] (15359)
  • [2008-01-26 1:26]

Hola Robin,
sensacional vista y detalles,
excelente presentación...
agradable pov,
saludos

Hi there,
A very nice shot indeed! Great vew, well composed ...
Mike

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  • tibig Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 26 N: 681] (7565)
  • [2008-01-26 1:30]

Even without the monster it is a dreamlike beautiful image you created. Perfect composition.
TFS
Tibi

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  • AndroK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1435 W: 22 N: 0] (11526)
  • [2008-01-26 3:07]

Beautiful shot...
Nice composition and colors...
Nice place for visit...

Hello Robin!
Another wonderful composition with great perspective!
Really beautiful place and great atmosphere!
Nice colours and good clarity!
Lovely frame,too!
Best regards!
Lili

hallo Robin
I like this shot very much, amazing colours and nice point of view
good work
pozdrawiam Karolina

Hi Robin,

This looks like the sort of picture you will see on a calendar its that good. Would be a great advert for Scotland as well.

Love the sharpness and colours.

TFS

Jane

wow really wonderful place...very neat shot. the colors are really good and composition is excellent. I like this shot very much.
thanks for your notes

cris(",)

It looks a bit like there is tilt, but not sure.
Beatiful scenery, that's sure :-)

Hi, Robin,
A very nice shot of a legendary place. You've created a bit spooky atmosphere.
TFS
Valerka:)

Beautiful capture of a beautiful place Robin.... well taken.

Regards Mark :)

Robin,

Lovely winter shot of the highlands. The subtle colours are very nice, and nice composition also.

...tim

ps what's that I see in the water???!

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