Landscape Gloom

Gloom · **3 Likes**

Another batch of gloom here. Of the 17 days we were in Scotland, I think we might have had 2-3 that didn't rain at all, and only a couple of days had some nice clear spells.

A remote homestead on the east coast. I asked the captain of our boat who lived in these places. He said they were increasingly being sold to wealthy retirees and vacationers.

This cottage, on closer inspection, was found to be hosting lots of propane tanks littered about the side you can’t see from here. I think it’s some kind of trekker’s shelter.

A small glen between Diabaig and Shieldaig. A trail follows this glen up and around to the right, and it ends up near the trekker's shelter (above). I wanted to scramble down there and get a shot of the waterfall that was there, but it was wet and a little dangerous.

Sights like this are everywhere in the highlands. This one was about 5 miles from our hotel.

It would have been nice to have had just one clear day in the highlands, but at least the gloom makes for some moody images.

AussieTrev · 08-24-2015, 02:33 AM

You have made good of the gloom, especially the last one.

mohb · 08-24-2015, 06:17 AM

Originally posted by First Poster

I think it’s some kind of trekker’s shelter.

They are called bothies and can provide life saving shelter if you get caught in really bad Scottish weather. They are basic accommodation, usually free, for those walking in the mountains and have been known to accommodate(?) far more people than they were designed for if the weather suddenly takes a turn for the worse.

GeoJerry · 08-24-2015, 02:23 PM

Thanks AussieTrev, mohb. Despite my whining I actually liked the gloom and all its drama.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-24-2015, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by First Poster

Another batch of gloom here

They all look like fine Summers day shots to me...

**Scorpio71GR** · 08-24-2015, 06:14 PM

Looks like you made the most of the doom and gloom. I have had vacations like those. Nice thing about that kind of lighting is it can give you a more subdued look.

Michael

GeoJerry · 08-24-2015, 10:36 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

They all look like fine Summers day shots to me...

Right. On the bad days I couldn't shoot at all.

---------- Post added 08-24-15 at 10:37 PM ----------

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

Looks like you made the most of the doom and gloom. I have had vacations like those. Nice thing about that kind of lighting is it can give you a more subdued look.

Thanks Michael, and I agree with you, this kind of weather does make for some drama. A little variety would have been nice though! LOL

plantej · 08-25-2015, 07:26 PM

I love the energy those skies project. In the first one the light seems to gently showcase the property. Lovely shots. You should sell these to a travel agency.

**rod_grant** · 08-25-2015, 08:43 PM

Another great series GeoJerry.
Only about 1580 to go, or are some so dark and gloomy that Lightroom couldn't recover them?

GeoJerry · 08-26-2015, 01:11 AM

Originally posted by plantej

I love the energy those skies project. In the first one the light seems to gently showcase the property. Lovely shots. You should sell these to a travel agency.

Thanks plantej! I don't know if I'll ever sell a photo.... but..... I did send a few castle pictures to the National Trust of Scotland, and they're going to appear in the Trust's September newsletter! That's pretty cool for me!

---------- Post added 08-26-15 at 01:13 AM ----------

Originally posted by rod_grant

Another great series GeoJerry.
Only about 1580 to go, or are some so dark and gloomy that Lightroom couldn't recover them?

Thanks Rod... and yes there are a few that wouldn't work. But I often bracketed these shots so I usually did have an editable RAW to work with. I also had trouble with rain. Trying to shoot a time exposure or even any picture was tricky and I had a lot of shots ruined by rain drops on the lens that were just too big to clone out.

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 08-26-2015, 01:51 PM

Very nice series Jerry, love the second one.

plantej · 08-26-2015, 04:19 PM

Originally posted by GeoJerry

Thanks plantej! I don't know if I'll ever sell a photo.... but..... I did send a few castle pictures to the National Trust of Scotland, and they're going to appear in the Trust's September newsletter! That's pretty cool for me!

---------- Post added 08-26-15 at 01:13 AM ----------

Thanks Rod... and yes there are a few that wouldn't work. But I often bracketed these shots so I usually did have an editable RAW to work with. I also had trouble with rain. Trying to shoot a time exposure or even any picture was tricky and I had a lot of shots ruined by rain drops on the lens that were just too big to clone out.

Originally posted by GeoJerry

I did send a few castle pictures to the National Trust of Scotland, and they're going to appear in the Trust's September newsletter! That's pretty cool for me!

That is way so cool. Good for you!

mole · 08-26-2015, 08:37 PM

Can't add much but only to re-echo others - this is a lovely set that well-illustrates your talents and the richness of this "gloomy" landscape...

GeoJerry · 08-27-2015, 12:59 AM

Originally posted by mole

Can't add much but only to re-echo others - this is a lovely set that well-illustrates your talents and the richness of this "gloomy" landscape...

Thanks very much mole! I'm flattered, considering the quality of all the shots you've posted!

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08-24-2015, 02:33 AM	#2
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	You have made good of the gloom, especially the last one.

08-24-2015, 06:17 AM	#3
mohb Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,912	Originally posted by First Poster I think it’s some kind of trekker’s shelter. They are called bothies and can provide life saving shelter if you get caught in really bad Scottish weather. They are basic accommodation, usually free, for those walking in the mountains and have been known to accommodate(?) far more people than they were designed for if the weather suddenly takes a turn for the worse.

08-24-2015, 02:23 PM	#4
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158 Original Poster	Thanks AussieTrev, mohb. Despite my whining I actually liked the gloom and all its drama.

08-24-2015, 02:39 PM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,833	Originally posted by First Poster Another batch of gloom here They all look like fine Summers day shots to me...

08-24-2015, 06:14 PM	#6
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,014	Looks like you made the most of the doom and gloom. I have had vacations like those. Nice thing about that kind of lighting is it can give you a more subdued look. Michael

08-24-2015, 10:36 PM	#7
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown They all look like fine Summers day shots to me... Right. On the bad days I couldn't shoot at all. ---------- Post added 08-24-15 at 10:37 PM ---------- Originally posted by Scorpio71GR Looks like you made the most of the doom and gloom. I have had vacations like those. Nice thing about that kind of lighting is it can give you a more subdued look. Thanks Michael, and I agree with you, this kind of weather does make for some drama. A little variety would have been nice though! LOL

08-25-2015, 07:26 PM	#8
plantej Veteran Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Photos: Albums Posts: 583	I love the energy those skies project. In the first one the light seems to gently showcase the property. Lovely shots. You should sell these to a travel agency.

08-25-2015, 08:43 PM	#9
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Another great series GeoJerry. Only about 1580 to go, or are some so dark and gloomy that Lightroom couldn't recover them?

08-26-2015, 01:11 AM	#10
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158 Original Poster	Originally posted by plantej I love the energy those skies project. In the first one the light seems to gently showcase the property. Lovely shots. You should sell these to a travel agency. Thanks plantej! I don't know if I'll ever sell a photo.... but..... I did send a few castle pictures to the National Trust of Scotland, and they're going to appear in the Trust's September newsletter! That's pretty cool for me! ---------- Post added 08-26-15 at 01:13 AM ---------- Originally posted by rod_grant Another great series GeoJerry. Only about 1580 to go, or are some so dark and gloomy that Lightroom couldn't recover them? Thanks Rod... and yes there are a few that wouldn't work. But I often bracketed these shots so I usually did have an editable RAW to work with. I also had trouble with rain. Trying to shoot a time exposure or even any picture was tricky and I had a lot of shots ruined by rain drops on the lens that were just too big to clone out.

08-26-2015, 01:51 PM	#11
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Very nice series Jerry, love the second one.

08-26-2015, 04:19 PM	#12
plantej Veteran Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Photos: Albums Posts: 583	Originally posted by GeoJerry Thanks plantej! I don't know if I'll ever sell a photo.... but..... I did send a few castle pictures to the National Trust of Scotland, and they're going to appear in the Trust's September newsletter! That's pretty cool for me! ---------- Post added 08-26-15 at 01:13 AM ---------- Thanks Rod... and yes there are a few that wouldn't work. But I often bracketed these shots so I usually did have an editable RAW to work with. I also had trouble with rain. Trying to shoot a time exposure or even any picture was tricky and I had a lot of shots ruined by rain drops on the lens that were just too big to clone out. Originally posted by GeoJerry I did send a few castle pictures to the National Trust of Scotland, and they're going to appear in the Trust's September newsletter! That's pretty cool for me! That is way so cool. Good for you!

08-26-2015, 08:37 PM	#13
mole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,432	Can't add much but only to re-echo others - this is a lovely set that well-illustrates your talents and the richness of this "gloomy" landscape...

08-27-2015, 12:59 AM	#14
GeoJerry Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,158 Original Poster	Originally posted by mole Can't add much but only to re-echo others - this is a lovely set that well-illustrates your talents and the richness of this "gloomy" landscape... Thanks very much mole! I'm flattered, considering the quality of all the shots you've posted!