My First Rainbow, a photo from Perth and Kinross, Scotland

Photographer's Note

On our first full day in Scotland recently we walked from the village of Moulin near Pitlochry up to the top of Craigower Hill. Craigower translates as Goat痴 Crag and is looked after by the National Trust for Scotland. From the top on a clear day there are stunning views over Loch Fiskally looking south and Loch Tummel looking west.

It was one of those days when rain threatened and the views were hazy. However, on the way back, about 10 minutes away from the village, the sun made a brief appearance resulting in a rainbow over Baledmund Castle. It痴 the first time I have had my camera at the ready when there was a rainbow.

I managed to get four shots before it disappeared and couldn稚 decide between two which to post. I think this one has the best composition because of the position of the castle and the line of foreground trees, but the rainbow is better in the one in the WS.

Incidentally, if you have ｣2750 to spare you can rent the castle for the weekend. ;D

I知 not too confidant about the map co-ordinates as there isn稚 a close enough zoom of the area, but if you zoom out you can see roughly how to get there.

ISO200, FL65mm,

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aadilj (18102) 2009-03-12 2:56

Hi Kath, the rainbow indeed is an added feature, but the scene even without that is fresh, vibrant and extremely captivating. You have balanced and composed it very well

snunney (130967) 2009-03-12 3:08

Hello Kath,
The dark brooding sky makes a great contrast with the nicely lit landscape below. Excellent colour contrasts with very good clarity. The rainbow is indeed a bonus; I take it you didn't find a crock of gold, then you could rent the castle :-)

gildasjan (43826) 2009-03-12 3:17

Bonjour Kath
Une composition tr鑚 bien cadr馥.La lumi鑽e est belle et cr馥 un excellent contraste avec le ciel et il y a le petit plus,l'arc-en-ciel.
Bonne journ馥
Amicalement
gildas

wolf38 (30) 2009-03-12 3:18

Hello Kath. My acknowledgment for this wonderful landscape photo. It is a photographic maximum performance. Very beautifully. Best regards, Wolfgang.

papagolf21 (152607) 2009-03-12 3:27

Bonjour, ch鑽e Kath,
Merci de nous faire d馗ouvrir l'Ecosse d'une aussi belle fa輟n. L'image est belle avec cette formation d'arc-en-ciel.
Merci 馮alement pour les photos pr駸ent馥s en atelier.
Belles images picturales.
Amiti駸.
Philippe

bema (26591) 2009-03-12 3:51

Hello Kath,

wonderful captured rainbow.. such a fine landscape, looks really beautiful, my compliments to these shots (also WS)..

have a fine day, with my best wishes, Bernd

gilou530 (34) 2009-03-12 3:53

salut kath
une superbe ambiance d'orage avec ce ciel charg� presque noir et cette lumi鑽e qui exclaire le petit village entour� d'un 馗rin de verdure image reposante d'un paysage 馗ossais qui respire le calme
amiti駸
gilbert

besnard (59196) 2009-03-12 3:53

Bonjour kath
Le paysage baigne dans une lumi鑽e incroyable. Pour un essai c'est une belle r騏ssite. Tr鑚 bon travail.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journ馥.
Les WS sont int駻essants.
Nicole

saylan-cb (12738) 2009-03-12 3:54

Hi Kath,
This wonderful landscape photo with great capture rainbow and the colours is perfect.I like this atmosphere.
TFS/Regards,
Have a nice day.

zeynepe (0) 2009-03-12 4:03

Thanks Kath.
I really don't know what I will do at this weekend , I'm gonna rent this castle !!!Due to the gloomy sky,the colors look more vivid and appealing.The rainbow adds an additional dimension to this gorgeous image , it adds something extra special too.
Congrats and have a nice day,
Zeynep

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carper (96) 2009-03-12 4:10

nice to have you back Kath.
yes it's a rainbow. I had to look afew times because it is not a strong one.I like the composition with the good light and the fantastic dark sky, well done, have a nice day.
regard jaap

jlbrthnn (76043) 2009-03-12 4:21

Hello Kath,
The rainbow is discrete, but it well there and is rather well photographed. I appreciate also the enlightened landscape which has very interesting colors. A very beautiful image. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Jo�l

Buin (42580) 2009-03-12 4:21

Hallo Kath!
Even thought the rainbow is a bit weak one can "fathom" it. Nevertheless, even without it your photo shows a really beautiful scenery in a great light and this threatening sky adds alot to the atmosphere of this picture. Yes, hiking there must be great ...
Greetings from very rainy and cool Germany!
Frank

Photo65Net (43144) 2009-03-12 4:28

Hello Kath,
Too expensive :o)
But very beautiful place, and your colorful picture is very pleasant.
Have a nice day,
JB.

Tue (92360) 2009-03-12 4:32

Hi Kath,
Thank you for this wonderful landscape photo from Scotland! The colours are attractive and so well saturated and I like the contrast of the sunlight and the dark, threatening clouds a lot too. And a really nice inclusion of the castle!
Regards,
Lars

mesutilgim (0) 2009-03-12 4:37

Hi dear Kath,
Very nice landscape with rainbow very well seen and captured.
Soft fresh colors overaall and nice layout.
Good and usefull notes.
I have allready put somme 150 Pounds aside and shall work hard next time for 2600 Pounds !!
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

cbrman (21685) 2009-03-12 4:44

Hello Kath,

UN tr鑚 beau m駘ange de couleurs qui est encore rendu encore plus captivant par la pr駸ence de cet arc-en-ciel ! Le ciel fonc� donne encore plus de contraste � cette photographie. Une tr鑚 bonne id馥 d'int馮rer cette maison blanche.
Bravo !

A+

Dominique

daddo (28748) 2009-03-12 4:51

Hi Kath. First and somewhat shy. It's the sunlit landscape that I find attractive with its variety of greens and browns. The white castle stands out nicely. The background range frames the trees dramatically. Lovely composition. Regards. Klaudio.

rlrad (1845) 2009-03-12 4:53

Hi Kath,

Nice photo, very pastoral with the added bonus rainbow! I do like this one better than the WS, even though the rainbow is brighter in that one. I also really enjoyed your Loch Tummel WS - I don't think that was anywhere near a low quality shot, it looks like art to me. This one has such great lighting and you took advantage of it very well.

Thanks!
Reed Radcliffe
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

coco (30439) 2009-03-12 5:31

Hi Kath.

The light was terrific. I love it. Did you do something special for this light?
Also I like the composition and that shy rainbow.

Regards.

rodgerg (55767) 2009-03-12 5:40

Hello Kath,

A first and very nice rainbow. A very nice view too with this lonely house well located in a superb landscape. A very good balalnce in the composition with differents plans and differents colours well satured.
Best regards,
Roger

Glint (6171) 2009-03-12 6:09

hello Kath,
nice foregound light which contrast with the dark ridge of hills. I like the way the rainbow seems to touch the hill top.Te splash of white which is the house balances everything.
regards,
Bev

ALIRIZA (16423) 2009-03-12 6:42

Hi Kath,
An excellent landscape with beautiful rainbow and perfect colours. Well done my dear friend...
Have a nice day...
Ali Rıza

mortijo (12828) 2009-03-12 6:46

Excellent landscape shot with a rainbow as extra bonus. The pictures in ws are nice too and the climb is really rewarded by the view at the top.
Regards
John

s_lush (16602) 2009-03-12 8:13

Hi Kath,
Your first rainbow photo seems to be a success. With the rainbow this beautiful Scottish landscape looks even more colorful and romantic. Thanks for the pictures, including those in the WS, and for the very informative note!
Best regards,
Sergiy

Emile (20352) 2009-03-12 9:08

Hola kath.
The rainbow is a good addition to your wonderful photo but what but it calls to me the attention is the beauty of the landscape with precious autumn colors and a great view of the white and black castle in the middle of the forest. Again despite the cloudy day with a dark grey sky you got good light in the area.
Good work.
Best wishes.

Sistercosmo (242) 2009-03-12 9:35

Hi my dear Kath!
I was wondering where you were - now I know. Intense shot with awesome contrasts. I like both, but I prefer this one. I like the pov better here as well as the colors. Great job!
Thanks and take good care!
Linda

saxo042 (38078) 2009-03-12 9:43

Hi Kath,
The very good and well saturated colours make this look more like a painting than a photo. The artist here has really taken great care to compose this painting in a brilliant way!
Kind regards
Gunnar

Cricri (176) 2009-03-12 9:57

Hi Kath
Agr饌ble a regarder ce paysage avec l'arc en ciel et la tr鑚 belle lumi鑽e qui rehausse les couleurs, un beau contraste avec le ciel gris, jolie premi鑽e
Friendship
cricri

Graal (103040) 2009-03-12 11:05

Hi Kath,
landscapes in Scotland are beautiful. Fantastic elements of nature. Good caught moment with the rainbow on the sky. Very nice 3 images. I like it a lot.
Gr., Aleksander

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-03-12 12:04

Hi, Kath.
Two outstanding posts. The workshop has a better visible rainbow, but having to choose I'll go for this one, as it's got the best composition, indeed, and superb overall balance. Striking lighting display against a gloomy background, the castle, that unique landscape and atmosphere... it looks to me like all the ingredients are right where they ought to be. A great effort, in all possible respects! Have a nice evening, looking forward to what you'll come up with next. Cheers,
Fulvio,

Philippe (11836) 2009-03-12 15:04

Hi, Kath. The contrast between the foreground and the grey sky works very well and is emphasized by the filter you have used. The castle is another source of contrast and it stands well out against the forest. It's the good time of year to include it in the picture; I guess it disappears behind the foliage of the trees a little later in the year. The rainbow is a little faint, but it adds something to the ambience.
Have a nice evening,
Philippe

yedirenk (11244) 2009-03-13 12:55

Hi Kath,
superb nature scene under the amazing rainbow.colours,details and light are excellent.also very nice white house.great atmosphere.well done.TFS
Best Regards

Cevdet

stego (24132) 2009-03-13 13:53

Hi Kath,

I am glad that you caught such a great light, even if it was just for short periods. The great quality of it compensates for the low quantity. The sunny yellow/green FG is very attractive, ad makes a fine contrast with the dark sky. The castle and its surroundings are sooooo charming... And, like the cherry on the top of the cake, there is the rainbow.

I like the WS's also. I agree that rainbow of #1 is better, but overall I prefer this one, namely because of the compo. The #2 is effective showing the grandiose, wild, beauty of the landscape and the haze gives it a "taste of Scotland", a land where I have never been, but I am used to imagine just like that. The light and visibility were surely very adverse, because it's not obvious the PP you had to do.

I think I only photographed a rainbow once, on the same day of my post downpour approaching. You have just gave me an idea to my next post. :-)

I have to see if I can join a group of 16 to rent it for a WE: :D

Regards, Jos�.

bostankorkulugu (42866) 2009-03-13 17:53

yeah, and my first castle that i will spend a weekend there!>:P... i wish!... seems like a beautiful place kath... and this is a good shot to show it all...

gneufeld (15890) 2009-03-13 18:48

Hi Kath,
This is very nice. I think the gentle view of the rainbow suites the quiet and peaceful landscape. The greens and golds contrast beautifully, and the fence cutting across the frame in the foregroud add a strong sense of depth. Very well done and TFS. Gerald

Wandering_Dan (3449) 2009-03-13 19:12

Hi, Kath -

The castle looks like it should hold a hundred people; on that basis, I'm willing to pony up ｣27. :-)

I agree with your selection of this one for the main post, even though the rainbow is better in the WS. This one is a much better composition overall.

Best,
Dan

Royaldevon (85932) 2009-03-14 4:53

Hello Kath,

You have really spotted this one!
There is something unbelievably magic about the light when rainbows appear. The grass takes on a lovely irridescence which you have captured beautifully.
As you say, the castle is so well positioned and the fence line creates a distict f/g. The rainbow, well, it's just the icing on the cake!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Much as I'd love to rent the castle, I'm afraid it's beyond my budget!

vincz (19113) 2009-03-14 4:59

Beautiful landscape with such a great light under this dark sky. the rainbow is the ice on the cake. It's always magical when you get such conditions.

JCG (35153) 2009-03-14 7:51

Hi Kath,

The lights are fantastic in all these wonderful pictures and colors are beautiful, I love and it makes me want to return to Scotland... The contrasts with the sky provides an amazing atmosphere and really nice. I like your WS II. Thank you Kath.

With all my friendships and a good WE,

Jean-Charles

gunbud (34066) 2009-03-14 8:22

Hi Kath,
Your patience paid off rending this lovely rainbow over the lovely March landscape.
Brilliant contrast between the evergreens and still dorment trees in this brilliant light.
The lovely old manor stands out well this time of year.
Regards, Tom

devimeuxbe (58557) 2009-03-14 8:58

Hi Kath
this is a nice landscape picture for the light, the contrasts and of course the rainbow.
Well done
Bertrand

TopGeo (38220) 2009-03-14 9:16

Hi Kath! A composition appreciable! With natural colours it impresses! An image balance with storm and the levels chromatic and the rainbow in background gives the opposition intensely. I like the nature and the white house in the most excellent point
Georgios

Kielia (24077) 2009-03-14 9:52

Hi Kath,
the main feature is the stunning light! It is an outstanding composition, everything is at the right place and this is the reason why I prefer the original although the photo in WS is showing the perfect rainbow. Fantastic photo work, Congratulation!
Warm regards
Harriet

josepmarin (59385) 2009-03-14 11:55

Hello Kath,
I like this nice Scotch landscape under the special light of the cloudy and gray day, but that it offers us its wonderful colors, and the effect of the rainbow on it.
The composition is elegant and very attractive at sight, and has a great plastic beauty, like in a painting.
A beautiful work.
Best wishes,
Josep

Docarmo (9767) 2009-03-14 12:22

Hi Kath,
Your first rainbow comes with a beautiful composition and a magical luminosity contrasting with the dark sky... "the pot of gold" is right in front of us, in the foreground! Bravo!
MCV

Gerrit (62042) 2009-03-15 14:04

Hi Kath,
wonderful light and beautiful contrasts and fresh clear colors. Wonderful landscape,
Regards, Gerrit

plimrn (21344) 2009-03-15 14:16

Hi Kath,
Congratulations on your rainbows, they sure are tricky aren't they? I've long tried for a good rainbow without much success. I agree with your choice for primary because the framing gives a more pastoral and balanced feeling. Both rainbows are nice.
You did excellent work in making your loch shot work; of course you couldn't have rescued it if you had not framed such interesting layers and angles first. Still it's never quite as much fun as when the light is super!!

Yesterday, when I discovered that you had a new post, I discovered that I was out of the coin of the realm. So as always, I'm late.
HLJ, Pat

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cherryripe (21033) 2009-03-16 12:45

Hi Kath
I guess I've got an advantage over you there. I get rainbows with decent scenery in the foreground from my balcony ;-)
Anyway, I the contrast between the green and gold fields and the dark clouds is dramatic. The rainbow is nicely placed to balance with the castle.
The castle seems a bit expensive to rent. I once stayed in one near Dornoch which was converted into a youth hostel so it was quite a bit cheaper :-)
Regards
Nikki

Angshu (56760) 2009-03-17 0:37

Hello Kath
The colours are fantastic, the green grass contrasts with the yellow (flowers or just ripened grass?) with a sprinkling of autumn colours on the trees under a dark sky. Yes the rainbow comes out better in the WS shot, but this is better in all other aspects. Good work!
Best Regards
Angshu
PS : Did you see my post titled Remains of a Kingdom�I guess not, but I guess it痴 worth a look...& I mean, just a look ;-)

jwmunro (286) 2009-03-17 19:39

Hell Kath -

WS is the better rainbow, IMO. The completeness of the arch and the lighting makes this one a keeper. Just my to cents. Has Rob considered taking "Whispering Wendy" on your walks? I am sure you can get coordinate readouts from her screen. Both are well done.

Thank you for sharing.

John

Waylim (25436) 2009-03-17 19:51

Kath,
Beautiful rainbow and you got just the right location to capture it in such a pristine landscape. The light lighten up and illuminated the foreground just perfectly and the dark sky provides great contrast. Just beautiful. Thanks
Way

foozi (7101) 2009-03-18 23:02

Hi Kath,
really picturesque shot you presented here. Very artistic with the great colours of pestel rendition.
the graphic of the fence posts and the brown leafless trees.
the soft blue sky makes the rainbow visible, it is lovely capture of the season in a beautiful place.

regards,
Foozi

Didi (61589) 2009-03-19 3:24

Hi Kath
Good exposure management because with the dark sky it's possible to have an over exposure.
In march you have a good opportunity to catch other rainbows.
Best regards

zeca (19762) 2009-03-19 22:54

So, congratulations for your first rainbow, Kath. Sometimes we see it, but its not easy to do a nice photo, specially because its not easy to do a nice composition for it. Here, the composition is the best part. The photo could be excellent even without the rainbow, because you've found a great site, full of yellows and greens and also with a house well positioned. The lights are great! Excellent work!
Wishing you many rainbows in your life,
Zeca

tober (8797) 2009-03-19 23:32

Hi Kath, even being less visible the rainbow complements very nicely your beautiful composition. I am sure this sunlight lasted very short and you shot the photo in a very timely manner which allows us to enjoy all the tones of green, yellow and brown colours. Excellent... Tolga

Scharan (14144) 2009-03-24 9:33

Ol� Kath

Que paisagem encantadora, uma bela composi鈬o onde at� um arco-叝is vem para acrescentar beleza. Lindas cores e uma atmosfera especial.
Parab駭s!
GA
Vera

sacavem (18620) 2009-03-26 4:22

Ol� Kath,

Although the rainbow not perfect the composition is very beautiful.Beautiful rural image of the Moulin.
Filipe

bakes888 (18499) 2009-03-27 22:19

Hi Kath. Next time you see a rainbow and you have your polariser handy, pop it on your lens and see how it makes a difference. Took me a while to find out how the pros caught such wonderful rainbows. Looks like a great place to blow ｣2750 in a weekend, does that include breakfast? ;-) Nice light and atmosphere. Thanks for sharing.
Have a good weekend, Paul.

jaywalker (16105) 2009-03-29 15:14

Hi Kath, Out-standing colours, light & overall composition, the rainbow is beautiful & the building is a superb addition & perfectly positioned, my friend lives in Perth & I will be going there later in the year & if I get a picture as good as this I will be happy, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

Bruno40 (6662) 2009-04-01 7:46

Hi Kath,
perfect capture of a rainbow on a beautiful landscape. very lucky, congratulations!
perfectly framed.
Good work
Jorge

xuaxo (6854) 2009-04-09 10:05

Hello Kath,
I'm back on line, after a long while.
This is a beautiful picture, with that light, colours and landscape. It even needn't a rainbow.
Greetings,
Francisco

chrisnet (23062) 2009-04-16 11:43

Hello Kath,
I like this beautiful landscape with this dramatic ambiance, the light is really amazing and the contrast between the dark sky and the yellow fields is excellent.
Regards
Christian

fayeulle (27827) 2009-04-19 0:58

Hi Kat
Fantastic colours here despite the fact the rainbow is not at it best contrast. Really nice.
Cheers
JP

MarianneS (15338) 2009-07-10 23:33

Hello Kath,
There is a strong contrast between the foreground, full of vivid colours, and the sky, so threatening.
The rainbow is then the final touch to complete a lovely composition.
Well done!
Regards,
Marianne

pablominto (53746) 2009-07-21 2:17

Hello Kath,

This is a fine composition, with the castle in the rural setting!
And the rainbow comes as a bonus, elusive as they are...
I like the colours in this early spring setting, indicating that light seeps through the dense clouds we can see here!

Greetings,
Pablo -

skippy007 (12510) 2009-07-23 22:23

Hello Kath, A very faint one but it is still a rainbow you have & this is one more than me. At 2750 ponds It think I would be looking at a BB. A beautiful winter scene, well balanced with excellent colour, under that threatening sky it looks as though the sun was shinning quite brightly, the rainbow is the icing on the cake. The also liked your WS versions but for me this is the pick.
Thanks
Take care
Santo