The Scottish Pics - Postcard from Oban !! by billcody
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Good evening!
My wife was in the mood to do some tryouts with photoshop, and this is the result, a little bit oldstyle, when pictures had a white frame and were pinned into an album.....
Pic shows parts of the Oban harbour and the busy little main street with all their nice little tourist traps. In the middle the famous Oban Whisky Destillery, founded in 1794 by the brothers John and Hugh Stevenson. They produce a classic malt whiskey till today. And they have a visitor`s center!
Above the McCraigh tower, an open rondell on top of the hill, built by the Oban banker John Stewart McCraigh in 1897. This was situated to give workless workers a job in the winter months, when most of them were unemployed.
The building was never finished, till 1905 many members of the family died or were too poor. Today there is a park inside and a platform with viewing point for tourists.
Thanks for your interest and for your comments, the y are welcome every time. I hope you enjoy this. I was happy about your comments for my oder pics. Thanks.
bc, Berlin
Comments (20)
Sea_Dog
Very nicely done. I like the old fashioned treatment here.
MOSKETON
PRECIOSO EFECTO, FANTASTICA IMAGEN.
timtripp
timeless!
MagikUnicorn
What a beauty...Historical picture Thanks to share
bclaytonphoto
excellent postwork
jeroni
Wonderful image with a very interesting perspective.Fanstastic photo
psyoshida
Your wife made a wonderful choice in the sepia tones. They fit this scene so well. I'm curious, where is the water? Do the boats just sit there on the ground until the tide comes in? This is a fantastic shot of another time and place.
tofi
Lovely image! Seems like a most beautiful place, but rather curious as to the water's whereabouts :) Makes for a unique scene! Lovely sepia tones indeed!
sharky_
Wow! The tides sure changes.... Superb work on this picture. Aloha
billcody
Friends, thanks for your comments. That feels good every time! And you are right, there is no water in the harbour, I didn ´t notice till now! I remembering a very strong smell at the POV now, maybe it drugged my a little bit, when we explored this little jewel - a salt shock or something...
jarmila
what a lovely postcard, nice work and lovely place
icerian
This is very nice result. Photo with special atmosphere.
jocko500
this is wonderful. keep it up
durleybeachbum
You've made a great job of this!
wjames
Great work, I love the timeless feel it gives the picture.
tennesseecowgirl
WONDERFUL..
Cosme..D..Churruca
very well done!
dbrv6
Excellent work in creating the postcard and great framing and light.
KarmaSong
I've been a dozen of times to Oban, on my way to Mull... It's a superb photo, Wolfgang but I would have wiped out the rectangular background to keep only the indented edge of this photo. Excellent work!
anmes
I like the old fashioned PC effect. oban is a great place to sail from for the islandws. Perhaps another magical region for you to visit. I've enjoyed your record of journeying in Scotland. Lovely work and brought back many memories! thank you for that