Opinion wanted Scottish mountains

[Vas (Jack)]

Location

Europe

Camera type

DSLR camera

Camera sensor

APS-C (Crop)

EXIF

Canon 7D M2
Canon 70-200 f2.8 II L IS
ISO 400
1/200sec
f/5
70mm

A picture from my last trip in Scotland


I had to resize the picture as is to big for the forum

 

[Andy Smith]

Nice shot Jack, although I find myself wishing I could see the base of the trees in the foreground. For me, they seem abruptly cut off, maybe a slightly wider angle would have done it.

 

[panos_adgr]

Goodmorning Jack !
Ir is nice and moody!
Scotland is a dream place for me.

 

[Vas (Jack)]

Nice shot Jack, although I find myself wishing I could see the base of the trees in the foreground. For me, they seem abruptly cut off, maybe a slightly wider angle would have done it.

Thanks Andy Smith . The reason why is that, is because I took the picture with 70-200 on a crop camera. Was a bit lazy to change the lens, but sometimes zoom lenses can get unique results .

 

[Vas (Jack)]

Goodmorning Jack !
Ir is nice and moody!
Scotland is a dream place for me.

You should plan a trip panos_adgr . Worth visiting .

 

[Andy Smith]

Thanks Andy Smith . The reason why is that, is because I took the picture with 70-200 on a crop camera. Was a bit lazy to change the lens, but sometimes zoom lenses can get unique results .

Fully agree that zoom lenses have a place in the landscape arena and the trees do add a nice border but I think as they are they kind of detract from the image slightly and hide the green hill somewhat. maybe take a few steps backwards if possible next time or walk in from of them and find a different foreground element for interest.

 

[panos_adgr]

You should plan a trip panos_adgr . Worth visiting .

It is one of the things that I want to do for many many years.
I have some friends who 've been there and they 've told me it's great!

 

[Vas (Jack)]

It is one of the things that I want to do for many many years.
I have some friends who 've been there and they 've told me it's great!

I would recommend you to visit Scotland during the summer, you’ll see more sun than clouds

 

[Vas (Jack)]

Fully agree that zoom lenses have a place in the landscape arena and the trees do add a nice border but I think as they are they kind of detract from the image slightly and hide the green hill somewhat. maybe take a few steps backwards if possible next time or walk in from of them and find a different foreground element for interest.

I think the only option was to zoom in a bit and avoid trees, but the Quality of the photo would be affected badly.

 

[panos_adgr]

I would recommend you to visit Scotland during the summer, you’ll see more sun than clouds

I love clouds, misty weather, and dramatic scenery. I thing winter would b e perfect. I'm jealous sometimes of some youtube photographers who travel and capture some amazing fogy / misty landscapes. But to tell the truth I see them struggle in the rain and It mustn't be the easiest thing to tolerate.

 

[Chavezshutter]

Beautiful mountain scene, I like the clouds and atmosphere, looks pretty cold. I like the different layers (foreground, mid and background). A funny thing about lens in landscape is that before I used to consider wider lenses more suitable for landscape but now I prefer more and more something with a bit more reach like the 70-200 your'e using here. I use panoramas if I need to capture more of the scene. You really have to be in and amongst the scene for wides to work well in landscape I think.

 

[Vas (Jack)]

I love clouds, misty weather, and dramatic scenery. I thing winter would b e perfect. I'm jealous sometimes of some youtube photographers who travel and capture some amazing fogy / misty landscapes. But to tell the truth I see them struggle in the rain and It mustn't be the easiest thing to tolerate.

You have travelling using own car, that's should be fine. If you exploring the mountains on foot, then you might have some problems 😅

 

[Vas (Jack)]

Beautiful mountain scene, I like the clouds and atmosphere, looks pretty cold. I like the different layers (foreground, mid and background). A funny thing about lens in landscape is that before I used to consider wider lenses more suitable for landscape but now I prefer more and more something with a bit more reach like the 70-200 your'e using here. I use panoramas if I need to capture more of the scene. You really have to be in and amongst the scene for wides to work well in landscape I think.

I had the same in mind, like landscape photography is all about using wider lenses. But that's not true, depending a lot on location, composition, and factors. Even with zoom lenses you can achieve some beautiful landscape images.

 

[panos_adgr]

You have travelling using own car, that's should be fine. If you exploring the mountains on foot, then you might have some problems 😅

You are definitely right! I'm not in the best shape the last couple of years...😅

 

[Tez Bromley]

A picture from my last trip in Scotland

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I had to resize the picture as is to big for the forum

Great shot, I am hoping to take a week long trip to the North Coast 500 Route, good job

 

[GeoffM Photography]

Nice shot Jack, although I find myself wishing I could see the base of the trees in the foreground. For me, they seem abruptly cut off, maybe a slightly wider angle would have done it.

Agree with Andy. The mountain is stunning.

 

[Vas (Jack)]

Great shot, I am hoping to take a week long trip to the North Coast 500 Route, good job

Thanks.

Well, make sure a week will be enough, I spent only 2 days in Highlands, and regret that didn't have more time to visit everything.

 

[Morexp57]

A bit late to answer... But I hadn't seen this image before. Nice icy atmosphere and I really like the snowy peak behind the trees.

 

[Vas (Jack)]

A bit late to answer... But I hadn't seen this image before. Nice icy atmosphere and I really like the snowy peak behind the trees.

Thanks Morexp57 , to be honest this was a quick photo as I was driving I noticed the spot and pulled over.

 

[Morexp57]

Thanks Morexp57 , to be honest this was a quick photo as I was driving I noticed the spot and pulled over.

I know this feeling well. How many times have I stopped driving to take a picture... And above all, how many times have I said to myself " Damn! Why don't I have my camera!"