Loch Sheil Longing

I can virtually recall my thoughts as I quickly looked at this.  The first, was the image looks like something Alf would produce (but had not cottoned on at that stage that is was yours).   Then I thought - a bit much lake at the front - then viewed larger and saw why.  As did one or two others - I wondered why "Nessie" appears  :-)  Then, I thought, perhaps he has joined some mystical society and this is the secret sign !

I love the detail in the hotel (interesting architecture),  positioned just in the right spot.  Love the contrast of the mist and the clear water, the reflections too.  The bits of yellowed grass finish it off nicely.

Cheers, Jim

Unique, very beautiful.(10)

Cheers.

Hola Alf. Un trabajo de gran belleza, excelente composicion y color. Un cordial saludo, Joaquín.

Incredible execution, amazing misty atmosphere & reflection makes nice symmetry, and magical exposure & tonal range, Alf, outstanding piece!      Best regards  7/7!

I love it !!   Thanks for posting the last several shots to allow is to see an enlarged version.  It reallly helps me to enjoy your work even more.   The only thing I might change was suggested by a previous poster (removing the orange dot)

Cheers...

nice composition. the color palette  is very pleasant. compliments -koushik

So much been said here and this amazing image image deserve it all.

The mood and atmosphere along with the clouds touching the mountains on the background really makes this image so pleasant to view.

I am very impressed with how you balanced your exposure to cover correctly all of the different zones of the frame work and the place you positioned the house to bring out such a remarkable composition.

Outstanding work my friend, thank you for sharing it and wishing you all of the best.

Alf a really wonderful landscape. I love the estate being the focal point, giving the land around it a context, or vice versa. The fog gently settling into the tree tops is a beautiful touch. 

A very beautiful shot Alf.  The atmosphere and subdued colors are marvelous.  The image is nice in this small size, but one does not really get the full feeling until the image is opened "Large".  Personally the only change I might entertain other than the horizontal level, might be a little less foreground water.  I really like the structures in the water in front of the hotel perhaps they would become more evident.  But then again...  Strong work.  Best regards...

-Dave

JOHN

Sincere thanks for your interest and positive feedback, very much appreciated. Brrrr Bala was cold at the weekend coming home -11c, still some interesting star images.

Cheers John.

Alf

ILKKA

Many thanks for your visit and kind words, much appreciated

Regards

Alf

JIM

Sincere thanks for your thoughts and first impressions, they are really important and give me a great insight as to peoples first reactions.

As for removing "Son of Nessie" from the image.....well that mystical society, otherwise known as The Scottish Heritage Trust, dictate the following: -

"Any person or persons found willingly and deliberately defacing, obscuring, mutiliating or transforming any image of a registered Scottish Monster, shall be taken forthwith to a place of indigestion and forced to eat large quantities of Salty Porridge, until such time as the person or persons proclaim abstinance from such activities in writing"

I just couldn't risk it JIm!   : - )

Cheers Mate!

Alf

ALBERTO

Sincere thanks for your visit and encouragement, I hope you are keeping well!

Best Regards

Alf

JOAQUIN

Many thanks for your visit and posiitve feedback, much appreciated

Best Regards

Alf

RICHARD

Many thanks for stopping by, I really appreciate your imput!

Kind Regards

Alf

JERRY

Thank you for stopping by Jerry, I always look forward to your honest appraisal, and I'm really pleased you liked this one. Yes you are right as was the previous poster about the orange dot....I'd definately remove it in any future version or print.

Cheers Mate

Alf

KOUSHIK

Sincere thanks for your interest and encouraging feedback, much appreciated!

Best Regards

Alf

RASHED

Many thanks for your thoughts, depth analysis and positive feedback. Much appreciated.

If I have a favourite part of this shot it would be the tips of the pines as they appear in the mist.

Best Regards

Alf

TONY

Many thanks for stopping by and sharing your thoughts, much appreciated! Yeah I love those misty tree tops too!

Cheers Tony!

Alf

DAVE

Good to hear from you, and thank you for sharing your thoughts, positive comments. I think I would have opted for less water if I'd had a longer lens, but as I've cropped into the image already I chose to try and keep the quality to some extent, but yeah Ideally I think i'd have made those structures more of a feature with a closer shot.

Cheers Dave!

Alf

Hi Alf,

Such a serene place that you have captured. Lucky Hotel owner!

Beautifully taken and the mist over the trees adds atmosphere. Great job.

Regards Sarah.

Beautiful scene, well crafted. BR,vf

Alf,

  I can see why you fell in love with this place.  Stunning image with wonderful composition, reflection & colors.  The perfect dream place.  Take care, Patsy

Another winner Alf,i love that contrast between the misty background and the well saturated FG,the muted reflections are quite a bonus,excellent work Alf,regards,Harry

Beautiful landscape complete with monster in the Loch. I like the overall feel of the shot with the low hanging cloud cover, the manse and the reflection. Well seen and shot. Could possibly be cropped a little tighter on the bottom and the left side. - Charles

I guess that one needs to reserve a long time in advance at this lovely place, just judging by all the comments above ;-) Really wonderfully captured by you, Alf..! It has a real dream-like appearance to it. I like the way you composed it with the loch given pre-eminence, and the house on the right middle center, perfectly framed by the trees beyond. The mist adds to that dreamlike feeling. Best regards, Marjolein

SARAH

Many thanks for your interest and positive feedback, lucky hotel owner indeed! I think I'd settle for a job washing the dishes, the pay in monetary terms won't be much, but what a stunning bonus when you look out the window : - )

Cheers Sarah!

Alf

VLADIMIR

Sincere thanks for your visit and kind words, very much appreciated.

Best Regards

Alf

PATSY

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I really appreciate your views and kind words, I'm very pleased you liked it.

Kind Regards

Alf

HARRY

Many thanks for stopping by, and for your vote of confidence, very much appreciated

Best Regards

Alf

CHARLES

Sincere thanks for your visit and positive feedback, it could be cropped a bit tighter I agree, but there is an arguement that would decree that the more open view gives a better perspective of the surroundings.

Kind Regards

Alf

MARJOLEIN

Many thanks for your visit and very eloquent description, it does have a certain mystical appeal, and is very much what I envisioned through the viewfinder, thankfully sometimes they turn out as expected.

Best Regards

Alf

Alf, Beautiful -- artistic work, pastel colors, mist and light-- and interesting how the wooden squiggles sticking from the water like a grain in a pearl-producing oyster foil the ethereal light and landscape enriching the whole. 

Elegant look, perfect light and tones. Saludos

Really a wonderful landscape!

mmmmm soft and beautiful, colors are fantasy like and the Lochness monster in front is great. Is this a private home? No wonder you feel in love.

DONNA

You have such a way with words! Sincere  thanks for your interest and very poetic and eloquent description, much appreciated.

Kind Regards

Alf

GALLEGO

Sincere Thanks for your interest and kind words.

Best Regards

Alf

MAURIZIO

Many thanks for your visit and kind words.

Regards

Alf

VICKI

Sincere thanks for your interest and positive feedback. The building is in fact a Hotel, named Glenfinnan House, cost about £180.00 per night to stay there, not cheap, but then you can see why.    : - )

Cheers Vicki!

Alf

Such a dreamy landscape. Just wonderfull ... colors, composition and sharpness. (7) from Timisoara. My best regards. Cosmin

Elegant and tasteful! Beautiful colours and light with excellent composition. Best regards.

What a terrific image you got here. I like the compostion a lot and the great semi mysterious look with the background fog.  The object in the water right by the hotel reflection looks like the creature of the black lagoon :)

Fantastic Job

Alex