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p.2 #1 · Monarchs of the Glen

I might just believe you'd gone to the trouble of perfectly Photoshopping in the stag and his shadow, but the two does on the left must make it real!! I've hardly ever seen a stag close up in Scotland (I did see one once on the shores of Loch Beinn A Mheadhoin, way beyond Tomich). What an iconic image!
Niall

Oct 28, 2009 at 06:08 PM

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p.2 #2 · Monarchs of the Glen

Really like it - recognise it of course, but usually its covered in frost or snow when I'm there. Nice colour. Cheers. Paul

Oct 28, 2009 at 06:43 PM

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mercapto wrote:
Great shot without the stag, amazing with

The trees on the right and the grazing deer on the left almost look pasted into the scene, the low sun makes them shine. Nice

Thank you Mercapto . The low-angle light was a great bonus ; in any case . I don't know how to paste !

CarloDidier wrote:
Splendid shot, Adrian!

I'm terribly, extraordinarily, fearfully, unbelievably envious!!!! All the places of my dreams! Ok I've been more than once to most of them, except Orkney, but still, I can't wait to get back (Barry, David and anyone who's been there knows what I feel now).
I can't wait to get up there sometime January/February when there's some serious snow because I've never been there in winter yet.

Thanks for your heartfelt comments Carlo .I know how you feel , and when my bank account has recovered from this recent outrage the wanderlust will doubtless re-assert itself ! Better to have a roof over your head than a few more pics of Scotland .....

Rob Aubrook wrote:
lovely image Adrian, the stag just adds to what is a great image already

Rob

Thank you Rob. Pure chance and luck on my part , and compensation for the preceeding disapponting weather !

rpope wrote:
What Rob said... Stunning image!

Rich

Thanks Rich . Your comment is much appreciated .

ScaryFox wrote:
We were worried about you, Adrian. Glad to see you're back.
And with such a splendid image too. Love it.
Ute

Many thanks Ute . Still recovering from the experience , and contemplating going through lots of possible posts . Hope you enjoyed your last few days in Gloucestershire .

Oct 29, 2009 at 09:35 AM

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p.2 #4 · Monarchs of the Glen

Great Scott!

What a shot!

Oct 29, 2009 at 09:53 AM

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p.2 #5 · Monarchs of the Glen

Hello Adrian, what a super welcome back image. A beautiful scene and an excellent capture. Looking forward to seeing more from the adventure

hugh

Oct 29, 2009 at 12:32 PM

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p.2 #6 · Monarchs of the Glen

Back to the roots, Adrian. I envy you for this journey, I hope you had a fine weather. I wish it is possible to go to Scotland again, I am especially interested in the Outer Hebrides. I am curious about your forthcoming images.
I like your image, its a convenient image after your return.
Karl

Oct 29, 2009 at 02:26 PM

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p.2 #7 · Monarchs of the Glen

craking image! a real monach of the glen!

simon

Oct 29, 2009 at 04:51 PM

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p.2 #8 · Monarchs of the Glen

lovely light and very lush scene, it has quite a painterly look to it. i did wish those concrete blocks were not there but otherwise looks great!

Oct 29, 2009 at 06:49 PM

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p.2 #9 · Monarchs of the Glen

If this is a sign of things to come, I can't wait for the sequels. Some truly precious light that provides a rather painterly quality over all. GREAT shot!

Oct 29, 2009 at 11:34 PM

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Rob Aubrook wrote:
lovely image Adrian, the stag just adds to what is a great image already

Rob

Many thanks Rob. One of the better moments on a better day !

rpope wrote:
What Rob said... Stunning image!

Rich

Thank you Rich . Your comment is much appreciated .

ScaryFox wrote:
We were worried about you, Adrian. Glad to see you're back.
And with such a splendid image too. Love it.
Ute

Thanks for the kind thoughts and your generous comment Ute .

Sunny Sra wrote:
the light is just equisite in this one....fantastic work as always. Good to see you back.

How kind Sunny ; I hope all is well with you and family . How about a few masterly pieces to brighten the coming winter ?

Cloudbow wrote:
Beautiful! Can't wait to see more!

Bev

Thank you Bev . I hope you won't be too disappointed !

Abiciriderback wrote:
Adrian

wow now I know why you didn't join the gang in the PNW . What an incredible journey you must have had. By the looks of this first image it was a stellar of a time, all the components are working so beautifully here, a gorgeous image, looking forward to seeing many of many images from your journey

Ray Still

Many thanks Ray . As I go through my takings I'm beginning to think that this hasty shot is one of the best of the trip . On most days the weather was not my friend , but nevertheless it was a great journey !

Oct 30, 2009 at 01:27 PM

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p.2 #11 · Monarchs of the Glen

Splendid light! Adrian, your work always impresses me.

Oct 30, 2009 at 01:37 PM

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p.2 #12 · Monarchs of the Glen

A perfect landscape, Adrian. Well done.

Bob

Oct 30, 2009 at 01:49 PM

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Jeffrey wrote:
What a fabulous sounding experience, Adrian. We missed you terribly!

That's one heck of an image. I didn't know there was 3500 miles between those places, but I do look forward to seeing more.

Thanks very much Jeffrey . Take a look at a large scale map of the Scottish coastline and you will see that with its heavily indented geography you can clock up very high mileages to get to places which are only a few miles apart by sea movement ! You do , of course , get to see some great scenery en route .

trustbran wrote:
WoW, what a shot! Simply Amazing!!

Mahalo,
Brandon

Thanks Brandon . I'm glad you enjoyed this Scottish treasure !

JimFox wrote:
Hey Adrian,

Cool! What a great shot. I love the painterly light you got here. And to get that stag looking at you from the side? That is sweet.

I look forward to seeing more.

Jim

Hi Jim . Many thanks for your kind comments .That light was a great rarity --- that was the best light I had in the 4 weeks , as you may see from some of the disappointing results --- should I decide to post them !

Tim ONeill wrote:
Good thing that you didn't take Martin's Alpha

Splendid start to chronicle your trip. More please.

Thanks Tim . No , I took MY Alfa and apart from a front exhaust section replacement the beast purred all the way on that 3,500 mile extravaganza !

Bart Carrig wrote:
Adrian: So nice to hear (and see) from you. Wonderful start; I look forward to more.

Bart

Many thanks Bart . I'm so glad to hear you're fully recovered and out producing your usual splendid work for all to admire and envy ! I'm trying hard to recover from the after effects of my odyssey and to get around to commenting on some of the great work accumulated during my absence .

Oct 30, 2009 at 10:05 PM

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Al B wrote:
Welcome back my friend and what a lovely treat you have shared with us.

The light is just glorious on the background
mountain. I thoroughly enjoyed your description of your trip and am looking forward to more verses.

Al B

Thanks very much Al . I'm wading through the many discards ; there must be a gem or two in that pile somewhere !

pearlstreet wrote:
Stunning shot, Adrian. My not-too-distant relatives came from Scotland. I would love to see it. I can't wait to see your pictures.

This is just gorgeous. Wow.

Sharon

Thanks for your gracious comment Sharon . Do make the trip if ever the opportunity arises ; there's nowhere else quite like it !

nrferguson wrote:
I might just believe you'd gone to the trouble of perfectly Photoshopping in the stag and his shadow, but the two does on the left must make it real!! I've hardly ever seen a stag close up in Scotland (I did see one once on the shores of Loch Beinn A Mheadhoin, way beyond Tomich). What an iconic image!
Niall

Thank you Niall . I never can do those clever PS tricks !

marschp wrote:
Really like it - recognise it of course, but usually its covered in frost or snow when I'm there. Nice colour. Cheers. Paul

Many thanks Paul. Luck played a part ; couldn't see the Buachaille for the previous 24 hours .

Oct 31, 2009 at 05:19 PM

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p.2 #15 · Monarchs of the Glen

You really nailed this one....splendid shot.

Nov 06, 2009 at 06:27 PM

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