Cruachan Dam by sossy
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- Scotland, Ben Cruachan -
The next day I in vain waited for better weather. There only were few days before my vacation would come to an end and I was forced to hike in heavy rain.
Some days ago I tried to find the path up to the place you see here but it ended in a lost area covered by almost manhigh wet fern and I was wet to the skin. I was very mad about that inability.
This day I found the path up to the Cruachan Power Station hidden deep within the mountain of Ben Cruachan on the shores of Loch Awe.
On the way up I had a wonderful view over the area but when I reached the dam there was nothing else to see because I stood before a wall of deep clouds and fog! ;o(
But the mighty silence and roughness around appears unreally.
Thanks a lot for your visit and all comments! Wish you a funny day! ;o)
Comments (51)
Zacko
Awe, that is magnificent!!! I love the softness and the mood in this one. Quite a thick sky you got there. Beautiful orange (Is it orange??? Stupid monitor here at work sucks!!!) grass...sigh...I have got to go to Scotland sometime. LOL, i have so many places to explore now after seeing all these wonderful photos at this fine site. Excellent capture once again Rita, love the frame too. Have a great day #:o) Ooops...better stop typing soon....already way toooooo looooooong comment...sorry...bye.
glix70
Incredible point of view ot this constraction, and mood has so sofl colours, I love the clouds on the left that go down to the moutain creating a Really old myst atmosphere!!! Excellent shot dear Rite!!! Have a wonderful day!!! :)
pimbotin
Heyy, what a strange place! The desertic landscapes + the fog + the terrific concrete thing makes a surrealist atmosphere. Bravo!
BorisB
Impressive! Wonderful colors.I know similar places (dams) in norway.
VDH
Very impressive image! indeed!Excellent shot!!
WeeLaddie
This is a wonderfully atmospheric photograph; your pov perfectly captures the slope of the dam which seems to harmonise with the contours of the terrain. A great mood piece depicting a slumbering power.
Cyve
Beuatiful shot and wonderful colors ... Great work !!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid and very beautiful photo Rita!!! I like the palette of colors and textures too!!!
MossSphere
This is how so many of my Scottish trips have looked, misty and damp! Once again you have really managed to capture the atmosphere of the place, excellent.
diomedes66
Beautiful composition and splendid image! I really love the fog and misty appearance; perfect atmosphere! V
Misha883
looks like its holding back the rain
LICORNEDECRISTAL
une photo spectaculaire!!!!!!
MaydaMason
how many beautiful panorama have you see in your life? this has human touch, btw is so awesome and perfect!
pixelatorz
he looks pritty big , nice and clear shot from it :)
Rob2753
Looks a bit like a sloping viaduct :) The colours have a wonderful richness well saturated just like the ground I expect looking at the low cloud !! Beautiful scene :)
ana-maria
I looked at this picture now about 10 minutes. I'm fascinated. What a view. Love the frame too. Excellent!!!
Mimey
Gewaltiger Bildeindruck... der Staudamm wirkt fast wie ein einsamer Monolith in der Landschaft. Und mit dem Nebel, oder sollte man da oben eher sagen Wolke, hast du ja Glk gehabt, das diese/r erst brav hinter dem Damm alles gnadenlos verschluckt. Unglaublich, trotz des bescheidenen Wetters, immer wieder tolle satte Farben
sharky_
A very interesting capture. I've never seen a real dam....this is as close as I can get. Thanks for sharing. Aloha
marybelgium
Exlt! Beautifully done...fantastic atmosphere !
TwoPynts
There is an unreality to this image that is quite fascinating. The lush surroundings and surreal atmosphere are a perfect accompanyment to the dam. It is as if a ancient giant robot has been unearthed, or is slowly rising from the ground. Luv it!!!
Chaos911
wow, eine coole kunstruktion!!!
unstrung65
...looks like modern sculpture blending in nicely with nature.....well seen !!
Pierre59
Grandiose and beautiful !!!
tommorules
A trip to Scotland wouldn't be the same without the weather as it usually is - dull! Much patience required... I love this series of images, all the autumnal colours are breathtaking. Brings back many memories for me - thank you!
jgkane
Great image, Rita. My neighbour worked on such dams, and hydro-electric stations in the 1950s. However, irreverent as usual, I must say that the dam looks like a railway bridge or viaduct, which got too tired and started to lean over. Regards, John.
Dotthy
Erinnert mich von der Vegetation her an Irland, ich sollte vielleicht auch mal nach Scotland reisen ;-) Wonderful work again Sossy, love the warm colours of the vegetation!!!!!!!!!!!! +++ v +++
aangus
I remember one evening (a few years ago) coming down off Ben Cruachan and getting to the Dam where we had a short break, the light was fading. My friend found a switch and thought "I know, I'll turn it" ....It lit up the whole dam! dozens of big spotlights came on....our break was a short one as we ran off quick!
Lissa_lei
Looks like the dams here, always blendes in with the landscape so well. No mist here though and I like the effect in your shot, it is a wonderful clear foto, and nice capture. Eccellent. V Lina
GiveMe
Wonderful capture. The colors in this image are stunningly beautiful; so rich and vibrant. Tks so much Rita :^)
Punaguy
So unusual to see a power station out in the middle of no where...but it fits the landscape well and is not obtrusive as power stations go. Beautiful colors in this landscape...well captured!