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Eilean Nocturnal


Eilean Nocturnal
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Copyright: Marco Verschuren (Incubus) Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 33 W: 2 N: 29] (517)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 1997-06-21
Categories: Nocturnal, Mood
Camera: Nikon F70, Tamron 28-200AF XR
Exposure: 8 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-10-20 5:25
Viewed: 1191
Favorites: 3 [view]
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Eilean Donan castle is one of the most photographed castles in the world and ofcourse it's represented on TL as well.
But this is a nocturnal version.

It was shot at 23:00 hr on the longest day of the year. Shutter speed 8 seconds. No significant PP except for some contrast tweaking and framing.

Did you know the castle you look at is not even a century old? there was a castle on this little island for many centuries, but in 1719 it was destroyed and in 1912 they started rebuilding the castle and it was finished in 1920...

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Wow, beautiful nocturnal shot Marco! I visited Eilean a long time ago, but it was a foggy day... lol. Here it seems to be fairy...
TFS,
Martine

Hi Marco,
This is an excellent nocturnal shot. Well composed too. Maybe there is a little noise in the sky. You could try removing it with neat image!
Cheers
Lakshmi

Hi,
I can see why this is one of the most photographed castles in the world, it' just beautiful!
I like how you captured the reflections from the water and love the frame too!
Well done :)

Beautiful picture, Marco. The composition is so well balanced with the castle and the bridge (and of course their reflections!), and the lighting is fantastic.
Echt een superfoto!
Groetjes,
Annelies

Very nice composition, great colors. Looks like taken from a fairy tale.

Well done Marco !

Hi Marco,
Really nice picture. Great composition, reflections an colors.
Well done,
José

Its a wonderful shot of the castle Marco. You have got the exposure just right. I like the lead in from the bridge.

i am a big fan of nocturnal photos.. i like this photo..very nice..the 'magic moment' or the twillight hours.. they looks great.. nice composition and nice view too...tfs

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  • cyiu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 247 W: 0 N: 47] (1098)
  • [2005-10-20 6:25]

This shot is great the reflection is excellent well done

Nice pov. Nice colours and I like the hazy reflection in the water. There is a little mysterious mood in this picture which I like. Well done.

Don

The light on the castle results in a very spectacular shot. The capture and time (dusk) is wonderful.

An excellent view and you choose well your time! I like how the sky touch the mountain in background. That castle is wonderfull! It was a war in 1719 who destroy it? Even if it is bore recent about the rebuild... I suppose they use the same materials ... Wonderfull!

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  • toni Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 132 W: 0 N: 32] (793)
  • [2005-10-20 16:13]

Hi Marco
Très bon travail, un paysage magique comme le pays.
Toni

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  • Quark Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 1466 W: 10 N: 29] (66)
  • [2005-10-20 17:11]

Very clear, really nice, great reflections too, always good to see Eilean Donan and here with a night-shot, thanks for sharing, Marco, nice done !

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  • redol Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Silver Note Writer [C: 262 W: 33 N: 12] (2218)
  • [2005-10-21 13:17]

Wonderful. Very a well obtained typical image but. Good work. Regards.

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  • edie Gold Star Critiquer [C: 659 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2005-10-23 5:53]

Magical atmosphere by this lovely bluetone and amazing reflection,very nice place,TFS.
Edie

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  • fap77 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor [C: 51 W: 28 N: 16] (2877)
  • [2005-10-23 13:29]

Beautiful light and place. The tones and reflection are truly eye catching. An excellent night photograph.

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  • law Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 509 W: 75 N: 80] (1764)
  • [2005-10-24 1:51]

What a beautiful capture, marco. Great colors and composition. The reflections looks wonderful as well. Excellent work, marco.
Lawrence

the home of the highlander!
wonderful nocturnal shot, marco! :-)
the mood, colors, reflections - just beautiful!
this is inspiring:
i was there in 1990,
so it´s really time to go back again.
take care & photos, thor.

Wat een perfect plaatje, schotland, da's nog steeds een van mijn dromen.

Very nice colours & composition! Good reflection.

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  • Shogun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 859 W: 52 N: 415] (10122)
  • [2006-12-12 11:18]

beautiful nightshot Marco. well composed. colors, details, reflections all superb. well presented. Tfs

Shogun

Very beautifull picture. Well done and nice reflexionns for the night. I.m shure was not easy to get this image. Regards Clanyi

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