The Stormy Old Man of Storr

[Vieri]

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The view from the Old man of Storr is a classic one on the Isle of Skye, in Scotland, and for a reason. Hiking towards the top of the Old Man, I noticed a storm coming up, and put the fast moving clouds to a good use in a composition where all the lines converge towards the Old Man itself. Furthermore, a long exposure allowed me to create a contrast between the immateriality of the clouds and the unmovable strength and permanence of the Old Man.

 

 

With the Leica SL and 24-90mm Vario-Elmarit. Thanks for viewing, best

 

Vieri

[samwells]

A wonderfully alien, and rather sinister landscape.

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[MarkP]

Spectacular photograph.

[GLOBETROTTER]

Dramatic view and great B&W.

 

Nice shot.

[Michael Hiles]

Wonderful.

[wda]

Very dramatic and eye-catching sky.

[Louis]

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Fantastic; I love it!

[stuny]

Beautiful

[Vieri]

Thank you very much everyone, I am glad you enjoyed it! The view from up the Old Man is one of my favourite landscapes on Skye, one I return to whenever I can. Best,

 

Vieri

[platypus]

I agree with Mark: spectacular work!

[Vieri]

I agree with Mark: spectacular work!

 

 

Thank you very much platypus, glad you enjoyed it! Best,

 

Vieri

[Iduna]

Vieri,

 

excellent frame and drama! Very inspiring too!

[kaethe]

This gives the appearance of a wizard at work, very nice B/W.

[Stonewall Brigade]

Makes me want to visit there and see something so amazing to photograph.

[Vieri]

Vieri,

 

excellent frame and drama! Very inspiring too!

 

Thank you very much Iduna, the Old Man is indeed a very dramatic place - the view from up there is simply something else! I am glad you found it of inspiration  

 

This gives the appearance of a wizard at work, very nice B/W.

 

Kaethe, Skye's landscapes are beautiful and look like out of a movie (and they have been used for many, probably this is why!), and the weather does the rest Can't wait to be there again next year!  

 

Makes me want to visit there and see something so amazing to photograph.

 

Stonewall Brigade, thank you very much for your comment, I am glad if my image inspired you to want to go there! Skye is a must-go place if you love landscapes, I hope you'll make the trip someday

 

Best,

 

Vieri

[wilfredo]

Stillness in the midst of storm clouds.  The unmovable that moves the universe remains still...  Great to come back and fish through the photos on the forum, and find this striking photograph. 

 

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[Vieri]

Stillness in the midst of storm clouds.  The unmovable that moves the universe remains still...  Great to come back and fish through the photos on the forum, and find this striking photograph. 

 

www.ReligionIsGarbage.com

 

 

The contrast between the unmoving and the ethereal, heavy and light, real and unreal Glad you enjoyed it Wilfredo, thanks for commenting!

[robert blu]

For sure we have frame here! Bravo!

robert

[Vieri]

For sure we have frame here! Bravo!

robert

 

Thank you very much Robert, glad you enjoyed it!

Best,

 

Vieri

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