The Prison - The Quiraing - Isle of Skye by brewgirlca
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Description
Returning to the Quiraing in the Trotternish Mountains on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. These three peaks are called The Prison because from a certain view they look like a medieval castle's keep.
The muddied brown areas are the result of landslides, a process very active at this site and responsible for much of the detailed structure, though obviously tectonic uplift has created these three peaks.
During the Devonian, in a day you could walk from this spot to Labrador, Canada with no more than a pair of gumboots.
I've never seen a bad shot of the Quiraing, the landscape is just so spectacular and the greens so vibrant that you cannot go amiss.
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Comments (24)
shrinkers
That is truly a gorgeous picture.
SidheRoseGraphics
Wow, that's a pretty spectacular view and very otherworldly looking if you look closely at the hills and their details. It's like they have eyes...sort of primordial amphibian like eyes watching you passively. It might be interesting to try to bring those out some. That back one's had a lot of sliding, hasn't it? Looks a little more 'naked' than the front ones too - which probably is why. It gets eroded more. Cool image, Roxy and thank you so much for sharing these! I love seeing places like this :)
LivingPixels
Goregous view and an awesome capture!!
eekdog
like i've siad before Roxy, your photography is so top notch and needs to be featured in popular mags. no matter b&w or color they are captivating. 10*s
photosynthesis
You're too modest - I'm sure it's easy to take a bad shot. I really like the rich, saturated color in the foreground that gradually fades in layers towards the background - reminiscent of Renaissance paintings (like the Mona Lisa, to name a famous example). That turbulent stormy sky completes this image perfectly. Makes me want to take a trip to visit this dramatic terrain...
RachealMarie
This is so beautiful I've always wished I would have lived in Scotland or Ireland, great shot!
magnus073
Wow Roxy, thank you so much for sharing this amazing capture and a bit of history of this region.
bebopdlx
Well photographed.
RodS
Holy Frack! I mean HOLY FRACK!! This doesn't even look like it should be on this planet - what an amazing, spectacular, breathtaking place! I think I'd be so overwhelmed if this were in front of me, I'd forget I had a camera..... or maybe not. More likely you'd have to knock me out and drag me away from here - if you didn't want to wait until I ran out of SD cards. And that's just with my ground-based camera.... I can only imagine what this would look like from the air... And what you have done here, Roxy.... I can't even come up with the words to do this justice - so I'll just sit here and immerse myself in this magnificent image. Wow.....
Faemike55
again, you have given us a place to dream about Great capture and description
giulband
Great atmosphere and suggestive landscape. !!! Your photo have always something of special !!
mtdana
This is superb - I really like the sharp details and colors - both you took right up to the edge of over processed but on this image it looks spectacular!!!
Nonsolum
Thanks for showing and I must agree with your last comment : so spectacular ! Also thanks for this lesson of knowledge...you made my mind travel...
blinkings
It's a tad over-processed for my taste, but the composition IMHO is first rate....and the scenery is just stunning. Well done. Andrew
rangeriderrichard
Great capture, amazing view!
rhol_figament
Beautiful landscape and sky!
dr_bernie
Superb landscape photo!
allnaydi
It certainly is a spectacular place. Awesome scenery and capture.
alanwilliams
maaaaaaaajestic
soffy
Amazing view and landscape,so beautiful capture**
sociopath
Beautiful photo.
adorety
Gorgeous! Beautiful geology. I love the strata and the tilt of the pushed up land. Your post work certainly enhances the detail and adds a certain magic to the scene. Fantastic shot and work.
jpiat
Great landscape, the color are amazing
Cyve
Marvelous view and landscape !!!