Me and My Shadow

A brocken Spectre (see below for explanation) with the hills of the

Scottish Borders in the background. All comments appreciated.

The Brocken Spectre is a magnified shadow of the observer cast by the sun onto cloud or mist. It is named after the Brocken, a peak in the Harz mountains of Germany where this phenomenon is relatively common.

I have seen it happen in the mountains on several occasions but the view is usually obscured by the cloud which the shadow is cast onto. This was unique as the mist was only a few inches deep and didn't obscure anything at all. The spectre can only be seen by the person who is casting the shadow.

¡Nunca había visto un efecto como ése!

beatiful shot, and very interesting

Stunning landscape. Very nice addition of your shadow. Takes it to a new level of interesting. Compliments-Jim

 

Luckily it can also be seen by the camera of the person who is casting the shadow. I have seen this a couple of other times, once recorded by Galen Rowell while on a climbing expedition.That puts you right up there with one of the more revered contemporary photographers of our time. Now how does that feel! This is stunning Simon, a real hat trick thats real. This ought to replace your personal profile pic, not that the current one is bad, just that this one defines you in a more expressive way.

Well, if this is a phenomenon, then the capture is truly phenomenal. A stunning image with such a wide diversity of temperature... cold foreground, warm hills and the dramatic sky all contribute equally... just excellent! Mike

 

Exceptional light! 7/7a. Best regards.

Very weird and interesting, Simon. Nice work.

Had I seen this amazing phenomenon, I wouldn't have realized what I was witnessing. Now if I ever see it, I'll know.....thanks to your detailed description and this amazing image. I agree with Mark.....you are indeed one of the best. Keep up the great work!

Wow!

That's a hell of an achievement capturing that on film! Well done indeed!

 

Another fabulous picture!

 

Cheers

 

Rob

 

A great image, thanks for the explanation too. Regards, Jean-Marc

Es perfecta. Equilibrio, luz, ... Felicidades, pues no solo es la suerte de encontrarlo, sino el saber capturarlo tan genialmente como esta aqui.

It's perfect. Balanced, light, ... Congratulations, because not only is fortunate to find him, but knowledge capture so formidably as is here.

What amazing clarity!! The transition from shade to light is spot on indeed Simon. Cracking piece of Landscape photography!!

Great colors in this beautiful scenery!

Like your shadow, nice work!

Beautiful scene, very nice composition with nice lighting and colors. I like very much the shadow

Beautiful image , unique pleasing colors well done !

Never seen anything quite liek that! Very unique photo.

 

Warm regards,

 

Rich

Pretty cool Simon! I've never witnessed anything like this first hand. Superb capture.

All the best,

Neil

A phenomena indeed! Wow! Besides the unique halo, the composition of the image is also superb.

All the Best!

Absolutely fantastic photo!

You're a very lucky man that you've caught this amazing phenomenon. We've never seen this effect so spectacular and strong. Extraordinary shot. You've perfectly documented this extraordinary situation.

I've been in the mountains, but have never had or seen quite such a halo around a shadow. Amazing!

lovely,just love the rainbow above your head!

A very original and attractive scene, you must have been so pleased with the capture!! Very well done..Keith