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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Vieri Bottazzini on February 03, 2016, 11:31:47 pm

Title: An impression from Skye
Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on February 03, 2016, 11:31:47 pm
While on Skye in 2013, I was driving back from an unsuccessful evening at Neist Point: the fog coming from the sea that day was so thick that it was nearly impossible to walk on the cliff's edge, let alone doing any photography. On my way back, discouraged, I reached a bay where the fog wasn't too thick yet; I decided to do some exploration on foot, and what I saw really inspired me: a single lonely tree, bent by the western winds, surrounded by the lifting fog against the setting sun. A perfect lesson: never getting discouraged, never stop searching; a great image might be just behind that very corner that we decided not to turn.

(https://vieribottazzini.com/wp-content/uploads/SD1M_0915_FM.jpg)

With the Sigma SD1 Merrill & 35mm. Thanks for viewing, best

Vieri
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Post by: mvsoske on February 03, 2016, 11:47:30 pm
So very nice!

Mark
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Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on February 03, 2016, 11:53:04 pm
That's a great catch. A good reward for not giving up.
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Post by: Jeremy Roussak on February 04, 2016, 04:02:21 am
No evening from which that shot emerged could be described as wasted.

Jeremy
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Post by: Paulo Bizarro on February 04, 2016, 04:06:59 am
Fantastic.
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Post by: AndyS on February 04, 2016, 07:31:34 am
Beautiful image! A lesson in the virtues of perseverance.

Andrew.
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Post by: justlikebeingthere on February 04, 2016, 07:34:10 am
Nice layers.
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Post by: Miles on February 04, 2016, 09:43:46 am
Nature can surprise you in so many ways.  Great image!
Miles
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Post by: polaris-14 on February 04, 2016, 11:38:55 am
Beautiful shot. My eyes are directly pulled towards the tree and the fog gives a very nice atmosphere to the scene. Thanks for sharing!
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Post by: luxborealis on February 04, 2016, 08:11:19 pm
Spectacular - well worth the effort!
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Post by: Bob_B on February 05, 2016, 09:49:22 am
Patience rewarded! Well done.
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Post by: KMRennie on February 05, 2016, 11:58:18 am
Stunning shot. Ken
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Post by: MattBurt on February 05, 2016, 12:17:05 pm
Great shot of a beautiful scene. Love the tree!
Good job persevering too. Some of my own favorite shots were "plan B" shots.
Title: Re: An impression from Skye
Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on February 05, 2016, 11:07:49 pm
Thank you very much everyone for taking the time to read, view and comment - I appreciate it very much. I am glad you find the story behind the picture interesting: I find that it is worth to never let external circumstances ruin our spirit and mood, to try and keep positive and to keep looking even when it seems that all hopes for a good shot are lost. I am not claiming to be able to do it all the time, but I find that keeping making an effort makes it easier and easier to do it as the years pass by. And, sometimes, one gets rewarded by a good shot found somewhere unexpected, like in this case  :D

Thanks again! Best,

Vieri
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Post by: Jens Peermann on February 06, 2016, 10:00:34 pm
Outstanding capture and processing!
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Post by: Tony Jay on February 07, 2016, 03:50:21 pm
Fabulous!

Tony Jay
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Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on February 11, 2016, 09:37:46 pm
Quote from: Jens Peermann on February 06, 2016, 10:00:34 pm
Outstanding capture and processing!

Quote from: Tony Jay on February 07, 2016, 03:50:21 pm
Fabulous!

Tony Jay

Thank you Jens and Tony, your comments are very much appreciated! :)

Best,

Vieri
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Post by: John Koerner on February 17, 2016, 09:06:40 pm
Wow. Instantly uplifted by seeing this image.

Great photo and equally-important lesson behind its capture.
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Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on February 18, 2016, 01:05:03 pm
Quote from: John Koerner on February 17, 2016, 09:06:40 pm
Wow. Instantly uplifted by seeing this image.

Great photo and equally-important lesson behind its capture.

Thank you very much John, I am glad you enjoyed the photo and the story behind it!  :D Best,

Vieri
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Post by: philaitman on February 18, 2016, 02:50:08 pm
That's quite something. It goes to prove no photography trip is ever wasted
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Post by: maddogmurph on February 19, 2016, 05:39:48 pm
Great!
Title: Re: An impression from Skye
Post by: Vieri Bottazzini on February 21, 2016, 09:48:42 am
Quote from: philaitman on February 18, 2016, 02:50:08 pm
That's quite something. It goes to prove no photography trip is ever wasted

Thank you Phil! Yes, I feel that persevering often is rewarding  :D

Quote from: maddogmurph on February 19, 2016, 05:39:48 pm
Great!

Thank you very much Maddog! :D

Best,

Vieri