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28-Oct-13 McGarva

Eilein Fairytale

Aviemore, Scotland

In the middle of the Loch an Eilein are ruins of a small castle
The castle was once a stronghold of the Wolf of Badenoch who died around the turn of the 15th century


We arrived on location with flat light but with hope the small castle might light up with the changeable weather
I ended up using a 10 stopper ND filter for a long exposure, framing movement in the foliage and sharpness in the castle
I then used a preset in Lightroom that mimic old AGFA film which popped the colours to give the fairytale 3D look to the castle
It was pleasing to craft a half decent shot in pretty poor lighting ... however returning under better light is still the right answer!





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Graeme04-Dec-2013 18:58
A very romantic looking castle brought to life with its autumnal colours, Tony. Bravo!!! BBV
Stewart Mitchell18-Nov-2013 11:36
You certainly made the most of the conditions and bagged a fine image!
Bill Miller16-Nov-2013 08:36
Very nice. One of my favourite walks there.
J. Scott Coile15-Nov-2013 19:34
Just the right light.
Anitta15-Nov-2013 16:37
Amazing scene! Amazing shot! V
Stephanie15-Nov-2013 15:43
Gorgeous capture of this fairytale image! VV
I'd love to have a 10 stop filter and am on a waiting list for one.....
Markus Grompe15-Nov-2013 15:17
you did a good job with the shot. quiet beautiful even without sun
René Gysi15-Nov-2013 14:50
What an interesting and mysterious place. These ruins would certainly have much to tell. V
LynnH15-Nov-2013 13:30
It really has a magical quality! Your efforts paid off! V
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