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Ardvreck Castle


Ardvreck Castle
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Copyright: Douglas Ritchie (caledonia) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 188 W: 0 N: 360] (4242)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-18
Categories: HPP [Heavily Post-Processed]
Camera: Nikon D300, Nikon 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX, 0.9 ND grad
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-25 11:52
Viewed: 226
Points: 28
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Another from my week up in the far North West Highlands.
To capture the drama of the lighting 3 images in Photomatix Pro.

Ardvreck Castle is situated on a rocky promontory that juts into Loch Assynt. The three-storey tower was built by the MacLeods of Assynt in two phases around 1500 and 1590. A rampart cut off the peninsula.

In 1650, James Graham, Marquis of Montrose was imprisoned in the castle after his defeat at the Battle of Carbisdale. He was handed over to the Covenanters who took him to Edinburgh where he was hanged.

In 1672 the castle was sacked by the Mackenzies and subsequently replaced by nearby Calda House.
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  • Great 
  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1098 W: 0 N: 933] (9332)
  • [2008-08-25 11:56]

Classic shot and presentation Douglas,your framing is professional.
jan

Hi Douglas,
Amazing scene! You made a perfect compositin with beautiful colours, great contrast between the element. Perfect sharpness and details onthe subjct, moreover, stunning light conditions. Dramatic view due the dark clouds. Elegant frame and outlook. The PP work proved to be really useful here. Bravo!
TFS.
Greetings,
Kristof

Very nice Douglas. Well composed, with good exposure. Dramatic sky really adds to the overall atmosphere.

Well framed.

TFS,
David

bonjour,
superbe couleurs..c'est du HDR?
le cadrage est bien choisi, les contrastes parfaits...
wonderful!!
vero

  • Great 
  • bigil Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 229 W: 6 N: 53] (1600)
  • [2008-08-25 12:22]

Merveilleuse image Douglas.La définition, la couleur et la composition sont impécables.
Bravo.
Gilles

Hi Douglas,

Great photo.Excellent composition with fantastic colours.

That's a great shot Douglas, do like the sky, lots of detail, the brickwork has a 3D feel about it.

Thanks
Gil

hi douglas.
a fantastic pic.
another great piece of pp. the sky is stunning.
nice one.
Brian

Very nice Douglas - well composed landscape, dramatic sky with the HDR.
I can never quite decide whether or not the halo effect of HDR is distracting or not, but I think it adds to the image here.
DAvid

Just amazing Douglas! This is why I am your number one stalke-....uh...I mean FAN. Nice bit of light on the stone, really pulls the focus to the stone work! the sky is magnificent! Just the best!
B-)B-)
Linda

Nice shot. The pp looks beautiful.

Hello Douglas,

beautiful composition and color contrasts which clearly underline the mood of the highlands.
Very good work.

Regards
Laurent

  • Great 
  • mieky Gold Star Critiquer [C: 81 W: 0 N: 3] (473)
  • [2008-08-26 9:41]

Hi Douglas,
Beautiful picture!
Very nice details and colors!
Well done

Good luck

Mieky,

Hi Douglas,
A great pic your pov is brill. Love the frame.
Jon

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