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holmertz (102636) 2016-09-07 12:53

Hello Craig,
I saw this photo a while ago but I just had to wait for the promised drone shot. Starting with this, and the first WS, they are both superb photos. Not much imagination is needed to understand why you liked this place. It's a fascinating castle against a backdrop of beautiful green hills. Fine reflections and nice yellow sea weed (algae?) in the foreground. As for the drone photo it's obvious that the sharpness isn't perfect. But lots of people on TE would be proud to show a photo like that anyway. Within reasonable limits what a photo shows is more important than perfection.
I guess you know that you can easily post photos larger than 900 pixels. I'm not talking about 3000, which will require a gigantic monitor, but 1200 is a good size which many members use, including me.
Best wishes,
Gert

Fis2 (170669) 2016-09-07 13:31

Witaj Craig!
Beautiful view, wonderful castle and stone bridge.
Excellent POV and composition.
I like lovely colors and sharpness.
Very well done.
Nice afternoon.
Krzysztof

ourania (51103) 2016-09-07 14:22

Hello Craig,
the drone and the two very different points of view from the ground make this a fascinating little series, a great presentation of the Castle and its surroundings. Each of your pictures has great qualities to praise, each of them can stand alone and looks so thorough. I like the suggestive dynamism of the reflections in the main post, the deep green tones and the significant yellow flowers in the first complementary picture, the fascinating view and the brighter colours in the drone's capture. Congratulations and thank you!
All the best, have a great evening,
Ourania

ikeharel (113273) 2016-09-07 21:59

Morning here Craig, night at your side.
All three pictures, from above and other POV, especially this compo. has lots of natural different colors, with the main attraction, the fort and bridge looking as a nice complementary to the landscape. Combined beautifully, even as it was foggy and grey. Light condition managed well under those given condition.
Nighty night,
Ike

jemaflor (147046) 2016-09-07 23:24

Hi Craig,
Well balanced your presentation, the castle in a focal point of the photo, good complement with bridge and the large Fg with water and reflections, well made, pleasant to watch, tfs.

macondo (20449) 2016-09-07 23:41

Hi Craig.

The most photographed castle in Scotland? I when I was a boy my UK grandmother used to send us shortbread in tins with typical postcardy shots of it on the lids.

I've stopped quite a few times to write a critique of a photo of the castle, and of course if you know anything about its history and look at my surname you'll be able to work out why! I've been there a few times myself, and found that no matter what the weather conditions one can find an angle which provides a dramatic photo.

Anyway, you found an angle to distinguish your photo from many others of the castle on TE. Castle itself is well positioned in the wide angle view, and the light on the water behind the bridge reinforces the arches. Great reflection and nice algal mucky stuff on the water.

Did you know the castle was more or less destroyed in the 18th century (see pics on this site http://www.eileandonancastle.com/about/history/ ), and was rebuilt according to the vision of a Farquhar McRae in the early 20th century?

I suppose you might have a McIntosh castle somewhere; I'll have to have a gander at your other Scotland photos.

Regards,
Andrew

lousat (139198) 2016-09-08 2:21

Hi Craig,absolutely lovely this pic,why not..you have raison,this is a magnificent spectacle to watch. Great capture,i like the different view in the 2nd WS too,original view from the drone despite the bad quality.Have a nice day and thanks,Luciano

jhm (211736) 2016-09-08 3:35

Hello Craig,

Everthing it seem very quiet, we see almost no wind on the water.
I like your composition, and lovely to look at.
Also the bridge and arches are a lovely addition.
Your picture with the nice buildings in background is fantastic.
An excellent presentation.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

pierrefonds (114371) 2016-09-08 4:26

Hi Craig,

the reflections on the water are assets to the composition. The length of the river is giving depth to the scene. the point of view is showing the details of the castle and of the bridge. The cloudy sky is giving a good contrast to the colors. Have a nice day.

Pierre

Sergiom (117241) 2016-09-08 5:38

Bonjour Craig,

Magnifique r饌lisation mettant en vedette ce tr鑚 beau ch穰eau et ce pont mais aussi le travail exceptionnel de cette magnifique lentille que tu utilises si bien.

Amicalement

Serge

cornejo (61504) 2016-09-08 12:56

Hi Craig, very good view of this interesting castle and its beautiful surroundings, very well composed and captured in this good and beautiful photography. An interesting image with good sharpness, depth, light, color and quality. Very good and nice work perfectly realized, my congratulations my friend. Thanks for sharing this interesting work.

Good afternoon and happy weekend.
All the best from southern Spain.
Angel.

delpeoples (60342) 2016-09-09 4:25

Ciao Craig

I much prefer this photo than your previous upload. For obvious reasons. The light is so much better, the reflections are magnificent and the yellow seaweed is a highlight for me. Loved your drone WS, how heartbreaking that it wasn't as sharp as you'd have liked. But you captured the moment and that's what counts. An excellent addition to the beautiful collection of Eileann Donan photos here on TE. I certainly can see why it's your favourite castle. Did you ever get to the place where your family would have come from?

Cheers
Lisa

Cricri (176) 2016-09-09 10:49

Hi Craig
Cette image est fantastique, j'aime le POV choisi avec les reflets dans l'eau, des couleurs extra, plus deux belles pr駸entations en WS, bon il faudra un jour que je prenne l'avion et visiter surtout cette r馮ion :-)
belle soir馥
cricri

alvaraalto (42804) 2016-09-10 3:05

Hello Craig
I saw Malgo痴 picture first. So it was a nice surprise to see your edition of this place. 5 year later and with high tide. Another interesting issue is the POV you both choose. You with a little more distance and much lesser sky. Fascinating.
And of course your drone workshop. That was 5 years ago still impossible.
Groet Rob

dta (98848) 2016-09-10 7:51

Hello Craig ,
This time , a bright interval ... I suppose that you took a lot of pictures during it . The composition is excellent . I like especially the reflections in the seaweeds and the beautiful rocks in the FG .
Regards

shreya2000 (2815) 2016-09-10 23:09

Hi Craig,

Thats a good one.

I like the composition and the colours in the water is very good. Fantastic atmosphere here.

Regards,
joginder

Royaldevon (85862) 2016-09-11 12:08

Hello Craig,

It doesn't matter how many castles you see (any of us sees!), there is an irresistible desire to see more!

This is a most beautiful castle and how dramatic it looks, sitting on its island with the reflections in the water, like those in a dusty mirror!
You have produced an excellent composure, the rocks for f/g interest, the water, or the bridge, for the link and the proud castle so strongly placed.

I love the drone shot, too. It isn't a bad shot!
How wonderful to be able to see how the island is connected to the mainland and how the castle is set out.

My warm regards,
Bev :-)

ChrisJ (171818) 2016-09-12 14:09

Hello Craig,

A moody & atmospheric shot of the castle from the elevated pov of the drone. You were either lucky with the tides or ahead on good planning. It looks much more appealing at high tide. Tfs!

GiovanniG (3914) 2016-09-20 14:33

Hi Craig,
Special this capture is to me. Love the chosen perspective of this wide angle capture. The capture is spot on to me in every regard. Well done sir.
Warm regards,
GiovanniG

adores (46979) 2018-01-30 15:49

Hi Craig!
This one is also very good, looks like a really beautiful place and this pov is perfect. I like the clouds and the good light. That brown colour adds a lot also!