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Glencoe and Corpach
Went a run to Portnacroish in May this year to image Castle stalker but those images did not go to plan, instead, I got better pics stopping off at Glencoe, Corpach and Glenfinnan. The day started very bad as I stopped off at Rannoch moor to image a Lochan there (loch ba I think it's called?
where I broke my tripod. It was a really nice day but because of the rain the night before it made it really muddy. I had on my wellies but they did not stop me from slipping on to my knees as I was climbing out of an embankment, with tripod and camera (attached) in one hand digging in the ground to try prevent me from falling backwards when suddenly I heard this loud crack and one of the legs just snapped
I thought that was the end of the day before it had even begun with all the mud on my trousers and a broken tripod but I was glad my camera equipment remained safe. I managed to temporarly fix the tripod but could only use it at a reduced height for the rest of the day and my muddy trousers dried in no time
All images taken with the 5d MKII, 17-40mm L and a Hoya CPL filter
1)f16, ISO100, 1/15sec
2)f16, ISO100, 1/15sec
3)f16, ISO100, 1/25sec
4)Ballachulish bridge. f16, ISO100, 1/15sec
5)Nevis mountain range at Corpach. f16, ISO100, 0/6sec
where I broke my tripod. It was a really nice day but because of the rain the night before it made it really muddy. I had on my wellies but they did not stop me from slipping on to my knees as I was climbing out of an embankment, with tripod and camera (attached) in one hand digging in the ground to try prevent me from falling backwards when suddenly I heard this loud crack and one of the legs just snapped I thought that was the end of the day before it had even begun with all the mud on my trousers and a broken tripod but I was glad my camera equipment remained safe. I managed to temporarly fix the tripod but could only use it at a reduced height for the rest of the day and my muddy trousers dried in no timeAll images taken with the 5d MKII, 17-40mm L and a Hoya CPL filter
1)f16, ISO100, 1/15sec
2)f16, ISO100, 1/15sec
3)f16, ISO100, 1/25sec
4)Ballachulish bridge. f16, ISO100, 1/15sec
5)Nevis mountain range at Corpach. f16, ISO100, 0/6sec
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Yum!
2 and 3 for me, love the foreground interest and how it pulls you in. Beautiful images of a stunning place xx
2 and 3 for me, love the foreground interest and how it pulls you in. Beautiful images of a stunning place xx
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I like them all - but the last one is gorgeous!
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Lovely crisp shots DJ!
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Wow. Brilliant images. The first one, in particular, is breathtaking.
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Love love love number 2.
Amazing!
Amazing!
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Great set - as usual - your photos have been missed. I do like that youve returned to some of your previous haunts in a different season.
I'm glad it was only your tripod that had a mishap - albeit I expect you were still cursing!
I'm glad it was only your tripod that had a mishap - albeit I expect you were still cursing!
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Thanks for the comments everyone. Yes Jack, I was really annoyed with myself for not being more carefull. Of course, after a while I go into fast flowing rivers and nearly have my feet swept from under me
I forgot to add this image taken at another favourite spot in Glencoe.
I forgot to add this image taken at another favourite spot in Glencoe.
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I think that's stunning! 
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Great as ever DJ
I like the first 3 Buachaille Etive Mor & Buachaille Etive Beag shots although it's hard to find a better viewpoint than the last picture you added. I was at that very spot recently but didn't have a my wide lens so was unable to fit in the mountain and the waterfalls.
I like the picture of Ben Nevis and the Aonachs - lovely glow from the sun and the reflections in the water are nice.
I like the first 3 Buachaille Etive Mor & Buachaille Etive Beag shots although it's hard to find a better viewpoint than the last picture you added. I was at that very spot recently but didn't have a my wide lens so was unable to fit in the mountain and the waterfalls.
I like the picture of Ben Nevis and the Aonachs - lovely glow from the sun and the reflections in the water are nice.
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