Snowy Glen Tilt, a photo from Perth and Kinross, Scotland

Photographer's Note

It had snowed through the night, but the roads were clear and the sun was trying to get out, so we decided to walk through Glen Tilt. We were staying in Blair Atholl, where Blair Castle is located, the headquarters of the Atholl Estates of which Glen Tilt is a part. (Glen = valley) Glen Tilt is a narrow glen and the walk goes up one side of the river and back down on the other side. It is a 10 mile walk (16km), but it can be shortened to 6 miles (9.5km). We kept our options open until we reached the point of no return at Gilbert痴 Bridge. The weather was still fine so we decided to walk the full 10 miles and crossed the river over Gow痴 bridge. We did run into a blizzard about 3 miles before the end.

This shot was taken on the way back, but looking back the way we had come. The sun was on those mountains all the way, although where we were walking was in and out of shade. This clear track was unusual as most of the way was through either pasture, forest or rough ground. You値l see what I mean if you look in the WS.

ISO100, FL44mm,

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snunney (130967) 2009-03-16 2:10

Hello Kath,
A lovely shot of this winter landscape, which takes advantage of the gently curving road to bring perspective. The palish winter sky together with the snow makes for a lovely atmosphere.

gildasjan (43826) 2009-03-16 2:23

Bonjour Kath
Tr鑚 bonne gestion de l'exposition pour cette image avec des nuances de blancs bien rendues.Le bleu du ciel rend tr鑚 agr饌ble cette composition.
Bonne journ馥
Amicalement
gildas

roges (1212) 2009-03-16 2:26

Hi Kath!
A beautiful and interesting photo.
A very beautiful landscape.
Best,
Adrian

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-03-16 2:34

Good morning, Kath.
It's a lovely shot, indeed. A peaceful landscape, with all the right accents in the right places. I've been looking at it for several minutes now and I got the distinct feeling it's one of those pictures that grow on you the more you look at them. There's obviously a very tangible life philosophy behind your work, which reflects in it and makes it extremely different from Average Excellent. I like that, I like something that widely transcends technicals, the rule of thirds, the elements in foreground and background, the whole darn blablabla... Have a wonderful day, it looks like November here in Amsterdam... See ya soon,
Fulvio.

coco (30439) 2009-03-16 2:45

Ho Kath.

What marvelous snowy landscape!! I love it. And your composition with the wide view and also the light and the colorful scenary look great.

Well done and thanks for sharing.

Buin (42580) 2009-03-16 3:05

Good morning, Kath!
What a sight! This really must have been a perfect day for a long hike. You managed the difficult light skillfully and your photo truly shows the magnificence of this landscape very well. I would like to step into your picture now ... ;-)
Greetings from grey. humid and cool Germany!
Frank

Philippe (11836) 2009-03-16 3:12

Hi, Kath. The track is a good lead into the picture towards the snow-clad mountains of the background. The mountains stand well out against the sky and there is a good contrast between the two sides of the valley. A good diagonal line comes down from the right with a few trees standing out against the snow.
Have a nice day,
Philippe

gilou530 (34) 2009-03-16 3:16

salut kath
un paysage qui me rappelle mes c騅ennes avec le finiel aride et enneig�, une belle vue ou ce portail attire l'oeil, bien vu
amiti駸
gilbert

macondo (20449) 2009-03-16 3:44

Hi Kath.
It must be quite a difficult exposure with so much snow, but you have managed to capture the undulations and shadows on the slope very well. The road makes a pleasing lead-in at the bottom of the picture, and the pale green of the grass and blue of the sky combine well with the white of the snow and clouds. The fence line adds a rustic touch to this lovely scene.
Regards,
Andrew

auldal (1380) 2009-03-16 4:15

Kath

a lovely photo, I especially like the sun highlighting the slope on the left, as well as illuminating the snows above against a typical Scottish winter sky.

I have biked through GlenTilt and down into Glen Feshie, but as your workshop shows it would be much more difficult this weather.

Alastair

cbrman (21685) 2009-03-16 4:18

Hello Kath,

Tu as march� courageusement � travers le blizzard mais tu as rapport� une tr鑚 belle image ou se m麝e la fra祥heur du d馗or et la chaleur du soleil qui commence � faire son apparition. L'endroit a l'air tr鑚 sauvage et le contraste est tr鑚 bon entre le fond de la vall馥 et la partie sup駻ieur.
Bravo !

A+

Dominique

ahmetgedikli (25609) 2009-03-16 4:25

Hi Kath,
Very nice view... Excellent colours, sharpness and excellent light... I like it.
Have a good week.
Ahmet

ktanska (44766) 2009-03-16 4:55

Hi Kath,
Imagine if you had real winters there this would probably be a ski center without hope of such serenity. Snowfields look just great and bit of grass visible adds contrast. You were there exactly at the right time. Such light and snow combination never lasts long.
Kari

Wandering_Dan (3449) 2009-03-16 8:45

Hi, Kath -

We seem to be getting a collection of snow photos in the last few days!

It's a nice shot; what intrigues me here are the road leading to the fence, and the touch of warm light amid the shadows, perhaps hinting at spring? Finally?

Best,
Dan

danos (110407) 2009-03-16 9:19

Hello Kath,
nice the snowy environment yet in the begin of March.I like the perspective and the POV that create depth in the scene,as the complementary shot with Rob to is getting ahead.Well done.

Have a nice afternoon,Danos

vincz (19113) 2009-03-16 9:52

Looks very peaceful. I like the composition with the road leading through the picture the great light on the snowy hill in the back. The blue color of the sky with the clouds is so great over this hill with light.

josepmarin (59385) 2009-03-16 10:28

Hello Kath,
The contrast of luminosity and colors between such white areas because of the snow, and the tones of the vegetation and of the sky, gives many life and strength to the image.
I like this so nice effect, and also the direct perspective of the road towards the mountain in background.
Nice composition.
Best wishes,
Josep
PS: Don't worry, the spring soon will come to your country.

avene (12675) 2009-03-16 11:15

hi Kath,
this looks like a cake sprinkled with powder shugar :) or I'm simply trying to pretend this is NOT snow, that the spring IS coming.
but back to the photo - I like a lot how the splash of colour on the left livens up the scene, but I have to say that even though the road feels very inviting and works great to lead the eye towards the mountains, I think I'll wait for warmer days to follow that road :)

best,
Kristine

p.s. you've travelled in Utah - what was your favourite place? we're planning to go specifically to southern Utah at the end of May, would appreciate all tips :)

UlfE (14641) 2009-03-16 11:38

Hi Kath,

Really great to see this winter scene from Scotland. A really good composition and lovely and natural colours. Very attractive lighting on the mountains in the background. TFS and have nice evening!

Cheers,

Ulf

Photo65Net (43144) 2009-03-16 12:22

Hello Kath,
Great compo, with beautiful use of the road.
Natural curves are superb.
Have a nice day,
JB.

Sistercosmo (242) 2009-03-16 12:27

Hi Kath,
a beautiful image you present here. Sure was worth the long walk! Very nice composition - love the trees and the low clouds. But you will forgive me if I tell you that I just can't stand to look at snow anymore!!!! :-)))
Still, great shot!
Thanks and take good care, my dear!
Linda

Gerrit (62042) 2009-03-16 13:59

Hi Kath,
wonderful winterlandscape in this normally so green land.
Good comnposition,
Regards, Gerrit

rlrad (1845) 2009-03-16 17:04

Hi Kath,

I really like how you controlled the exposure in this image to give the perfect white of the snow and the "sky blue sky". Wonderful and pastoral photograph.

Thanks,
Reed Radcliffe
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

stego (24132) 2009-03-16 17:56

Hi Kath,

I like it very much. You made a very pleasant compo with all those smooth undulating lines of the landscape, which give a strong 3D feeling, enhanced by the road going in from the FG. The low clouds and their shadows are also lovely. I like also the subtle yellow hue on the slopes of the BG.

Don't get upset with this, probably I wouldn't notice it if I wasn't so used to get in much trouble in my exposure blendings: that slight dark halo on the slopes may be natural, but it was made more pronounced by the selective PP of the FG, right?

I like the WS also, not only for making the presentation clearer. I bet that Ricardo would prefer it over the main post because of the presence of the person (Rob, right?).

In my last trip to Spain my son came up with a funny name for round tops covered with smooth snow like these are: cavacas, a kind of biscuit that is covered with a solid paste made of egg white and sugar. :D

Regards, Jos�.

PixelTerror (0) 2009-03-16 23:33

HI Kath,
Wow that impresses me a lot, how comes YOU went out in the snow to take pictures, is this something psys refer to as addiction ? ;-)))
At least this gave you the opportunity to notice how well the snow helps rising the winter highlights as we see on your image, it offers convenient contrast for the depth setting narrow road as well. Well done, so ready to book your winter holiday in Norway ?
Have a nice day JY

Graal (103040) 2009-03-17 0:54

Hi Kath,
interesting view, amazing road in the valley between the mountains. Nice winter scenery. Well done photos (WS also). I like it.
Gr., Aleksander

syrus_persia (2270) 2009-03-17 2:22

Salam Kath
Fantastic shot , beautiful composition
and light management , colours are deep and well exposed too ,
many compliments.
cyrus

ruisc_pt (11594) 2009-03-17 5:04

Hi Kath
Amazing "white balance" here.
Great compo with the obliques creating a dynamic sensation.
TFS
Rui

Dyerco (10185) 2009-03-17 7:02

Hi Kath
A fine winter shot. Excellent DOF and the exposure is spot on as we can see detail in the darker areas yet the snow is nice and white.
Phil

rodgerg (55767) 2009-03-17 8:03

Hello Kath,

Scotaland in winter is superb with this wonderful snowy landscape. A very good balalnce in the composition with three mountaions in differents colours. I like too the way which give an interesting prospect effect and invite to discovery the image.
Have a good evening,
Roger

Cricri (176) 2009-03-17 11:05

Hi Kath
Belle utilisation de la route a travers le paysage enneig�, un peu de douceur que donne le bleu du ciel et la lumi鑽e du moment, beau WS
Friendship
cricri

carper (96) 2009-03-17 11:06

very beautiful Kath.
a good road between the snow, well composed, good details, fine contrast, good photo job here, I like it, have a nice evening.
regard jaap

plimrn (21344) 2009-03-17 13:27

Hi Kath,
What a beautiful palate of natural colors, blue sky, snowy clouds & mountains and even a bit of autumn gold highlighted by the sun, all captured with great clarity. The framing is also lovely with the curve of the road disappearing around the hillside and the steep angle of the intersecting hill.
HLJ, Pat

A blue sky snowy day is considered perfect for skiing; but it works out even better for photography. This photo shows the steepness much better than the WS, although it was nice to see Rob - I sure couldn't keep up with him!!

batalay (41261) 2009-03-17 17:30

Hello Kath,

What I particularly like in this image is the V-shape created by the facing hills, with one side � the south 傭athed in brilliant sunlight, and the snow having melted; the other side � the north� still still shrouded in snow. It is evocative of the North and South sides of a tree, with lichen grown in the north. As for that distance, 10 miles, you are a serious hiker!

Warm regards, Kath.

Bulent

gunbud (34066) 2009-03-17 18:12

Hello Kath,
Beautiful winter landscape with the old road adding wonderful depth at it leads us to the snow covered mountain and lovely blue sky.
Love the textured layers to the beautiful hillside.
Sounds like you had quite the invigorating hike,
Regards, Tom

gneufeld (15890) 2009-03-17 18:43

Hi Kath,
A very snowy landscape for sure, but interesting that there is less snow on the left hillside? Nice colors and excellent perspective. Well seen and TFs. Gerald

jwmunro (286) 2009-03-17 19:32

Hello Kath -

It looks like a miserable get away for the two of you. I am cold just looking at it. A very nice image showing us just what Scotland be like in the winter. It is no wonder my ancestor's left the Highland for America. But, where did they settle - Nebraska! Cold like the Highlands. Anyway, well done and presented. Joanne and I, would have stayed in the Inn by the fire and had another cuppa.

Thank you for sharing.

John

albertz (2468) 2009-03-17 23:41

i like how you composed this shot, the diminishing road leads us to the wooden gates and icy mountains. The effect of heavy contrast in pp looks great.

JCG (35153) 2009-03-18 11:48

Hi Kath,

An invigorating walk... But I am confident that before such a landscape, one must forget the cold and miles scrolling !!! A beautiful winter picture with a pleasant harmony of colors. A really nice area. Thank you Kath.

With all my friendships and a very good evening,

Jean-Charles

saxo042 (38078) 2009-03-18 13:13

Hi Kath,
The use of the road as a leading line here adds depth to this very fine picture. The diagonal line of the slope down to the trees makes another important part of this composition. Indeed a very beautiful scenery, it would be very nice to have a long hike here!
Kind regards
Gunnar

jimkilgallon (0) 2009-03-18 21:41

Looks very fresh Kath and the snow looks so clean, while the air looks pure. Excellent POV using the road to lead the eye through the screen. Lovely lights and shadows also, do I miss the snow... hmmn this picture may convince me I do.
PS - NZ 2010, be sure to contact me if you do make it over here.
Regards
Jim

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Emile (20352) 2009-03-18 22:05

Hola Kath.
Lovely winter landscape with the road taking our eyes to the beautiful snow covered mountains. Very interesting to see the right slope covered with snow and the left without any, good POV, colors and frame. Your WS is also very good with Rob in the middle of your POV.
Best wishes.

Angshu (56760) 2009-03-19 2:48

Hello Kath
With so much of snow & not so clear sky, exposure can be a bit of a proble,..there's a hint of OE here, especially on the BG peaks...I may be wrong though! Interesting to see the slope on the right devoid of snow & still in pale shades of green! Good winterscape & as always a good note (I've read it :-)).
Best Regards
Angshu
Packing over for Siam?

Royaldevon (85932) 2009-03-21 3:16

Hello Kath,

A wonderful aspect, looking down the valley with the road as a guide and the trees as a focal point.
The distant hills look superb against the azure sky.
I love how the shadows define the relief of ridges and gullies.
It looks a beautiful, wild place for walking.
Did you see any wild life?

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

AiresSantos (56155) 2009-03-21 12:44

Hi Kath
I like a lot snow landscapes. This one is excellent, well framed and done. Fine colours and light management
Have a great weekend
Aires

Scharan (14144) 2009-03-21 14:07

Ol� Kath

Que paisagem maravilhosa!
Excelente ponto de vista.
Boa perspectiva e cores lindas.
Um belo trabalho.
Parab駭s!
GA
Vera

Didi (61589) 2009-03-23 10:09

Hi Kath
Fantastic picture with good perspective.
The place is great far of my flat country.
The winter lights are very appreciable.
Cheers

derek3755 (2341) 2009-03-23 11:25

Hi Kath

Must be at least 15 years since i walked along here and your shot brings it all back, although i didn't have the snow then, but then again with the snow it is a lot more interesting. Nice composition and exposure well handled.

Regards
Derek

shevchenko (20560) 2009-03-23 19:26

Hello Kath,
Three mountains in three color, good pov to show it, good perspective effect, feel good to see this colorful wide landscape in a sunny day, beautiful blue sky, clear to see naked branches in WS, thanks for sharing.
Ally

zeca (19762) 2009-03-24 19:08

Hi Kath!
Very nice work on equalizing lights, and the white balance is perfect. I like the composition with the centered road and that three mountain views, to the left without snow, to the right with few snow and ahead with lots of snow. Well done!
Regards,
Zeca

Bluejeans (64251) 2009-03-25 12:50

Ola Kath ,
Que linda foto de inverno com esta estrada a cortar a paisagem branca , magnifico os desenhos das colinas cobertas de neve , belo ponto de vis縊 , gostei muito das cores e da luz, parab駭s!!
Um abra輟 Gon軋lo

xlgo (562) 2009-03-30 1:35

Hi Kath

A beautiful winter scene. The lane leads the eye into the scene on through the gates and into the hills beyond. Exposure and colours are once again spot on.
It makes me want to be part of the picture walking along the lane up into the sowy hills.

Malcolm

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-04-02 15:26

Hi Kath!
Lovely winter scene!
With soft light and colors, a pretty adequate sharpness and correct exposure, a well chosen pov, you composed this image so beautifully!
I specially like the presence of the road leading me into the landscape!
TFS - Congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan

guillaumejm (0) 2009-04-10 14:25

Hello kath
nice pictrure . I like impact of colour here (is there some pp here?). the road lead our eyes into the narrow and snowy glen.
Warm regards
JMarc

pablominto (53746) 2009-04-14 1:14

Hello Kath,

A lovely landscape, where the snow actually makes a difference!
The mountain in the back seems attractive for skiing, but I guess it will prove differently when one gets there...
But great for photography, and the result is an attractive composition with fine lines & details!

Greetings,
Pablo -

chrisnet (23062) 2009-05-23 3:43

Hello Kath,
Nice snowy landscape, I like much the good perspective of the path, really a beautiful winter atmosphere, well done.
Regards
Christian

xuaxo (6854) 2009-06-27 9:21

Hi Kath,
I don't like snow, but this view is beautiful, especially with that part without snow.
Greetings,
Francisco

darek1978 (13361) 2009-07-06 9:31

Hi Kath,
Wow! Amazing scenery- it reminds me of shots from Poland, where I grew up. Great picture, partially covering with snow helps to make it so colorful. I'm very impressed.
Best regards,
Darek