Sgurr Alasdair from Elgol

**The Madshutter** · 10-25-2015, 11:31 AM - **2 Likes**

On the shores of Loch Scavaig lies Elgol, a remote and small village set in a beautiful position facing Sgurr Alasdair, the highest peak both of the Black Cuillin range and of the Isle of Skye in general. Elgol's bay is one of my most beloved locations on Skye, one that never fails to inspire me with its dramatic and always changing landscapes. Here a beehive-shaped stone cliff, the moving clouds and Sgurr Alasdair makes for a surreal, otherworldly landscape.

With the Pentax 645z and the 28-45mm. Best,

Vieri

**UncleVanya** · 10-25-2015, 12:18 PM

Truly lovely.

veraikon · 10-26-2015, 07:44 AM

+1 and "On the shores of Loch Scavaig lies Elgol, a remote and small village set in a beautiful position facing Sgurr Alasdair, ..." sounds for me like a begin of a Tolkien novel

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lenticular · 10-27-2015, 11:21 PM

Really beautiful.

I agree, Elgol is a very special place, on a very special island!

**The Madshutter** · 10-28-2015, 12:34 PM

Originally posted by veraikon

+1 and "On the shores of Loch Scavaig lies Elgol, a remote and small village set in a beautiful position facing Sgurr Alasdair, ..." sounds for me like a begin of a Tolkien novel

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Place names in Scotland in general and on Skye in particular tend to have that effect...

BTW, Tolkien is said to have been staying on Eigg when he started to write the Ring, and Eigg is very close to Skye

Originally posted by lenticular

Really beautiful.

I agree, Elgol is a very special place, on a very special island!

Thank you lenticular, I am glad you enjoyed it! As well, I am happy to see I am not the only one under Skye's spell here...

10-25-2015, 11:31 AM - 2 Likes	#1
The Madshutter Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tuscany, Italy Posts: 1,255	Sgurr Alasdair from Elgol On the shores of Loch Scavaig lies Elgol, a remote and small village set in a beautiful position facing Sgurr Alasdair, the highest peak both of the Black Cuillin range and of the Isle of Skye in general. Elgol's bay is one of my most beloved locations on Skye, one that never fails to inspire me with its dramatic and always changing landscapes. Here a beehive-shaped stone cliff, the moving clouds and Sgurr Alasdair makes for a surreal, otherworldly landscape. With the Pentax 645z and the 28-45mm. Best, Vieri

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Truly lovely.

10-26-2015, 07:44 AM	#3
veraikon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Inside the Blue Banana ;) Posts: 255	+1 and "On the shores of Loch Scavaig lies Elgol, a remote and small village set in a beautiful position facing Sgurr Alasdair, ..." sounds for me like a begin of a Tolkien novel .

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lenticular Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 199	Really beautiful. I agree, Elgol is a very special place, on a very special island!

10-28-2015, 12:34 PM	#5
The Madshutter Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Tuscany, Italy Posts: 1,255 Original Poster	Originally posted by veraikon +1 and "On the shores of Loch Scavaig lies Elgol, a remote and small village set in a beautiful position facing Sgurr Alasdair, ..." sounds for me like a begin of a Tolkien novel . Place names in Scotland in general and on Skye in particular tend to have that effect... BTW, Tolkien is said to have been staying on Eigg when he started to write the Ring, and Eigg is very close to Skye Originally posted by lenticular Really beautiful. I agree, Elgol is a very special place, on a very special island! Thank you lenticular, I am glad you enjoyed it! As well, I am happy to see I am not the only one under Skye's spell here...