"Rocky Outpost II"

Ben Aan, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, Scotland View

from the top of Ben Aan (455m) You can see Loch Katrine and Ben Venue

(737m) on the left. It's my second attempt to photograph this location

- but let me describe how it was at the first time. Since I've heard

some good things about this spot I decided to visit it by myself.

Weather forecast was highly optimistic - as more than 90% chance of

cloud free sky was forecasted (not that I prefer cloudless skies) -

but it was just the general weather description for that day. My plan

was therefore quite simple - early wake up at 1:30am, set off at 2am,

arrival at the location around 3am and one hour uphill walk through

dark forest with a light torch in my hand. It is a fact that weather

forecasts in this country are nothing but a joke - and that's probably

why Brit's talk so much about it :) And it was probably heavy rain

(raining while I was driving to the location) that made me sure about

the effectiveness of Meteo-Gov institution. Needless to say - early

walk through unknown, dark forest, when all you hear is your breath

and rain drops falling down the trees is nothing but unforgettable

experience. It would have been even more unforgettable if I had met

some wild bear or other forest creature on my way up :D Once I reached

the top and set up my camera all I had to do was to wait.

Unfortunately no amazing sunrise took place. The whole area was

covered with thick clouds. That was the story with my first attempt.

On my second one I decided to capture a sunset scene instead - and had

more luck this time. Hope you'll like it. Please have a look at the

larger version. Your comments/critiques much appreciated. Piotr

The light is excellent, your patience was rewarded in the evening. I like the composition very much. I feel like I am right there. Well done.

Hi Piotr,

Absolutely agree about your comments of the british weather forecast, it also gave me quite a headache to predict for my photo shooting! However, your trip this time is worth it! The lights are natural warm and crispy clear! Congratulations! Regards, Yi