Lomond Last Light
Clouds reflected in Loch Lomond as the sun's last rays light Ben Lomond
Clouds reflected in Loch Lomond as the sun's last rays light Ben Lomond
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Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Aperture f/10 ISO 400 Shutter 1/160 Focal Length 28/1 
Rowardennan, Stirling, GB
Apr, 2019Views
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Location
Taken at sunset from Rowardennan on the shores of Loch Lomond, for once the waters were very still, allowing the cloud reflections to be clearly seen.This is a favourite spot, and although it can be busy with visitors in Summer, catching it just at the right time of day in quiet times, the atmosphere can be magically peaceful.Time
The shot was taken as the sun was just about to disappear behind the mountain ridge just out of shot on the left, still lighting the top of Ben Lomond & the nobbly elbow of Ptarmigan Ridge.Lighting
I took a series of bracketed shots, being aware that the sun very quickly dips behind mountains at this time of day, & then the Loch & Ben Lomond go into deep shadow. What struck me most about the scene was the blaze of light and colour on the top of Ben Lomond as the sun went down & those gloriously Turneresque clouds.Equipment
Canon 5Dii & Sigma 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 DG Macro. I would usually carry more than one lens, but this was a quick drive out to get a breath of air & as the weather had not been great, I had little expectation of getting anything beyond a personal memory, so kit was down to what could fit in a handbag.Inspiration
The weather had been fairly dull & breezy, but as we got to the shores of the Loch, the clouds began to clear, and that lovely light came through reflected in the waters.Editing
Shot raw & edited in Lightroom, three bracketed versions of the image were blended to maintain details in both the shadows and the brights. A few tweaks in contrast & clarity.In my camera bag
Usually I carry both a Canon 5Dii for landscape & bokeh work and 7D for wildlife. I also love infrared & while I have used various bodies for this, I always go back to my now ancient 350D as it gives the results I am happiest with. Usually in my kit bag are Canon EF28-70mm / Canon EF28-105mm / Kenlock McTor 28mm / Helios 44m / Canon EF50mm / Sigma 70-300mm, but having discovered the joys of legacy manual lenses there are quite a few more that make an occasional outing.Feedback
Capturing landscapes in Scotland comes with the added chance of experiencing five seasons in half an hour, and as on this occasion, the weather & the light can change very quickly. As has been said many times, landscapes are so often about timing & patience, finding your spot and waiting for the right light, although this shot was more serendipity than planning. I have learned the hard way that nothing is so frustrating as "the one that got away", which is why I never go anywhere (even a quick trip to the corner shop for milk) without at least one camera/lens combination...because you never know what you might see!!
