misty bench view

dinghysailor1

misty bench view

The perfect place to sit and watch the sunrise and clearing mist over the beautiful tweed valley in the scottish borders…

See also morning glow and mist in the valley

I hesitated to post this one earlier but it does rather combine two of my favourite things….

cheers and comments most welcome..

cheers

;))

(ps tried a b&w but am really hooked on these soft tones…)

Taken with an old nikon coolpix 4800
f/2.7
1/46sec
ISO-50
6mm

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misty bench view by dinghysailor1
misty bench view by dinghysailor1
  • Rob Parsons

    Rob Parsons

    Beautiful shot – I’ve heard that there’s a benches group – you might want to enter it in there !! LOL

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    lol thanks … fingers crossed it gets in ok… :))

  • The InnerNortherns International Photography Group

    The InnerNorth...

    watch out for werewolfs?
    oohh sorry thats me

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    you have some fantastic foggy shots… looking forward you posting …
    :))

  • grimduke1

    grimduke1

    Oh wow! That’s kinda creepy!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks gd!! it certainly felt unfamiliar being up there that early … but hadnt felt spooked at all…til now …lol…!

  • Carol Barona

    Carol Barona

    Instant Fav. This is fantastic! Love everything about it!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    aw carol thanks heaps!! grinning ear to ear ‘ere.. :)))

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    WOW Maggie this a superb and splendid straight in the favs then:)
    Tina

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Just amazing, what a fantastic view from that bench! Such a beautiful landscape shrouded in foggy mystery!

  • AuntieBarbie

    AuntieBarbie

    Need my cup of coffee to sit, relax and enjoy this marvelous view.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    A camper van was parked up just behind, curtains shut tight so we all missed that chance….. :))

  • Linda Ridpath

    Linda Ridpath

    lovely maggie, serene and characterfull xx

  • Squealia

    Squealia

    Lovely shot

  • Kim  Calvert

    Kim Calvert

    This is soooo beautiful..wow, how peaceful it must be to sit on that bench and take in that scenery .

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Stunning view maggie, this is a beauty of a shot..

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    wow thanks jason!! cheers
    :)

  • Michelle MP33

    Michelle MP33

    Stunning shot. Compliments. My favorite.

  • Veikko  Suikkanen

    Veikko Suikkanen

    Magnificent place and excellent shot Maggie!

  • LavenderMoon

    LavenderMoon

    Just lovely, Maggie…. really perfect. I would love to sit there with a cup of coffee and watch the scene unfold.

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    Why would you hesitate? This is gorgeous and inviting and appealing! Love the peaceful feeling.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    What lovely comments jan! thanks heaps… think as a new bubbler i wasnt quite sure about the sky …

    cheers
    ;))

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    WOW! Maggie!

  • Polly Peacock

    Polly Peacock

    Maggie this is so beautiful – from the stone wall to the mist and the emerging trees! Tranquility speaks loudly here, with a gentle voice!! KERPLUNK – into my favs!! Great job!!! :)))

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks polly for the kerplunking review… hugely appreciated!
    cheers
    :))

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Lovely image Maggie, a great place to sit …

  • DJ LeMay

    DJ LeMay

    Beautiful, peaceful image, maggie! well done!

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    awesome scene and quite atmosphere ! great shot !

  • Jay Stockhaus

    Jay Stockhaus

    Wonderful image, so peaceful!

  • DesImages

    DesImages

    This a beautiful scenic shot!

  • arvyart

    arvyart

    Very beautiful capture! Compliments!

  • richiedean

    richiedean

    ‘tis a well used bench ding, judging by the lack of grass beneath it …... a place to contemplate and absorb natures beauty ….................. :))

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks richie – its a popular viewpoint… tho must ‘fess i’m usually striding past with the dog…
    :))))

  • FelicityB

    FelicityB

    Beautiful image Maggie :))

  • linifer

    linifer

    Perfect!!!

  • GCAPARO

    GCAPARO

    Super shot, the mist is perfect Maggie.
    Graham

  • Tina Longwell

    Tina Longwell

    Gorgeous shot Maggie! Very beautiful.

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    WOW!!! Breathtaking!!!

  • Patty Boyte

    Patty Boyte

    Oh my, this is splendid!!

  • Ranald

    Ranald

    I Sware if I look hard enough, I’ll figure out where this is ;-)

    Nice one Maggie.

  • Evita

    Evita

    Awesome capture Maggie !!! so beautiful !!! :D

  • WatscapePhoto

    WatscapePhoto

    A magical shot, Maggie. Just beautiful.

  • Andrew Ness

    Andrew Ness

    Awesome Maggie, love the mist!

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    very nice scenery,,,

  • PICMART

    PICMART

    Beautiful!

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    Excellent capture my friend, beautiful scenery and perfect layers of fog! Quite a Romantic place, isn’t it? :-)

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    grinning here… just hope it makes it into the benches group too…

  • WJPhotography

    WJPhotography

    beautiful capture

  • dougie1

    dougie1

    beautiful maggie!

  • jerry  alcantara

    jerry alcantara

    wonderful shot,,very moody!

  • nadine henley

    nadine henley

    love them both ding! tones are fabulous. What were you doing out so early! and so far from sea?

  • MountainHawk

    MountainHawk

    Nice shot! Love that fog!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    just gorgoeus . .the fog is fantastic

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    great shot

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Wonderful composition, my dear friend!

  • reflector

    reflector

    A fantastic location, skillfully framed and very well captured ! Great work Maggie ! :))

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much my good friend for such lovely comments! cheers :))

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    What a stunning scenery Maggie!!! I love the soft tones as well!!! Gorgeous image!!!! *-)

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    Fabulous …really well done…a favourite :))

  • kathy s gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    beautiful image

  • Christopher Birtwistle-Smith

    Christopher Bi...

    beautiful piece

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E...

    OHHHH YES!!! now this, is excellent!! love love LOVE that composition, and of course that fog
    you have outdone yourself on this one maggie!! Wow!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    aw chris thanks heaps!!
    :))

  • annalisa56

    annalisa56

    Fantastic capture !!!!

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    This is really a thing of beauty….............I could sit on that bench for hours !

  • cieloverde

    cieloverde

    Great beauty. Great photography!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    :))))

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett

    Glorious….........

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks my friend! lovely to see you!

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    stunning image maggie awesome

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Lovely capture Maggie.

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Oh, Maggie, why would you EVER hesitate to post this beauty!!!! It expresses such wonder at nature’s beauty … a new day … new adventures … always something wonderful just ahead!!!! And … b&w??? OH NO!!! Gimme the colors and the tones!!! YES!! I love this one … another classic!!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    hey lois laughing here … so glad i spotted your comment (sorry im a bit late!!).. youre a girl after my own heart.. colour every time teehee… and just thinking ..

    I think hesitated to post both these shots as really deep down i wished i’d got the morning glow tree the sheep the mist and the bench all in oner!! not expecting much of myself at 4.30 in the yawning morning eh…sounds ridiculous now..
    :))

  • Steve  Liptrot

    Steve Liptrot

    Excellent capture, well done

  • PJS15204

    PJS15204

    thats a well placed bench look at all the cool stuff happening around it :) Awesome shot!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks PJ!! cheers
    :)))

  • dmarie

    dmarie

    love it…very dreamy…fantasy like :-)

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    teehee dmarie… i hadnt quite woken up yet…LOL… thanks so much!!

  • billfox256

    billfox256

    “The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over the harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. ” – Carl Sandburg

    Another great mist shot. Bill

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    hi bill thanks for the thoughtful quote.. its lovely … and the lovely comment..cheers
    :))

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    This is on first page of popular! Easy to see why!! It’s beautiful! And the pastoral sheep pic is also gorgeous! What a beautiful place to sit and watch the sheeps!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    wow how thrilling!! yes its a wonderful part of the world. and extra special that morning… . So glad you like it and thanks for the great comments. cheers!
    :))

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Brilliant capture Maggie…......what an awesome composition and so soothing and peaceful….well done sweetheart! xx jd

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much my friend
    :))

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    The seat works so well in the foreground and the view over the hanging mist is so moody, looks like you had an early start to the day Maggie and were well rewarded for your efforts,
    Regards, Rod.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks rod – yes it was a fantastic morning… and after months of grey days it really made me spring up and out … ]
    cheers for your thoughtful comments :))))

  • Lyn Evans

    Lyn Evans

    Absolutely beautiful scene

  • LindaR

    LindaR

    very worth posting ~ love all of it ~ wish I could walk inside and enjoy the moment and the mist xx

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    wish you could too..
    ;))

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    Looks like a place I would sit down and enjoy the view.. Very Beautiful …Great capture :))

  • Shaun Whiteman

    Shaun Whiteman

    Beautiful shot, stunning composition!!

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Lovely work Maggie :)

  • Daniela Weil

    Daniela Weil

    I could see myself siting on that bench, very calming capture Maggie

  • chijude

    chijude

    Spent a long time looking at this one …. almost needed the bench. Beautiful work.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    love your comment.. huge dinghy grins…
    cheers and thanks so much indeed… lovely of you
    :)

  • Bruce  Dickson

    Bruce Dickson

    Beautiful. Magic air!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks bruce … yes it does make you want to breathe deeply and take it all in… scotland has such wonderfully fresh soft moist air…
    cheers
    :)))

  • kevin smith skystudiohawaii

    kevin smith sk...

    So much atmosphere. Love this shot.

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    Absolutely GORGEOUS!!!

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    WOW what a view to have while sitting on this bench…..Kay

  • joyousmoon

    joyousmoon

    Gorgeous! Congratulations on your feature!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks pam … just spotted it now ! what a thrill!!
    :)))

  • MattGranz

    MattGranz

    Nice to see the home of my ancestors caught so lovely. The foggy valleys and green hills are superbly represented!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    hi matt thanks! hope you get to visit and see it yourself one day… its such a lovely place
    ;))

  • Violet  Kleinert

    Violet Kleinert

    I love benches, I love fog…how can I resist this? :)

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    youre a girl after my own heart!! 2 of my favourite things too…
    :))

  • MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    I’m just sitting here having my second cup of coffee of the day and this is the perfect image to look at while I’m drinking it. Actually being there would be better, but you’ve captured the atmosphere so well that I’m not sure if it would be much better.
    Very well done, Maggie.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    Hiya mike this is a definite for your itinerary and we’ll have fresh brewed coffee on that bench one day…then you can see if its better…cheers my friend
    :))))

  • Mindy McGregor

    Mindy McGregor

    What a great place to sit and enjoy your surroundings! Great work!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks mindy.. funny i’m usually striding past with the dog and dont linger but this day was different… cheers and thanks again
    :))

  • dreamNwish

    dreamNwish

    How peaceful. Great shot!

    Congrats on the feature in the Benches group!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks it was soo quiet and lovely … and a wonderful surprise to find my cohost had featured me !!

    :)))

  • MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    MICKSPIXPHOTOS

    You talked me right into that, you silver-tongued devil !!!! I’m looking forward to it.

  • x- pose

    x- pose

    Enchanting!!!! Fantastic art. I love it!!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks !!! really appreciate your lovely words and wonderful support!!
    cheers
    :))

  • Barbara  Brown

    Barbara Brown

    Such a beautiful scene with so many wonderful elements!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    so kind of you.. its a stunning viewpoint at the best of times but that have never seen it looks so good before or since.. thanks heaps
    :)))

  • elfie

    elfie

    Excellent capture fo a gorgeous view….wow..

  • emanon

    emanon

    beautiful image Maggie, it does look a wonderful place to sit :))

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks… its not far…
    :))

  • David  McLean

    David McLean

    amazing capture Maggie

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Congratulations on the Bench feature Maggie, it is certainly well deserved!

  • Cathy  Beharriell

    Cathy Beharriell

    Beautiful! I’d love to drink my morning coffee there!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    lol thanks i’ll fill the thermos…
    :)))

  • KBSImages

    KBSImages

    Beautiful doesn’t even begin to describe this image!!!!! Absolutely AWESOME!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    wow thanks so much my friend – lovely to see you you like it!!
    :)))

  • Kymbo

    Kymbo

    Wow! How extremely beautiful. Brilliant capture.

  • Michelle BarlondSmith
  • Wanda  Lechene

    Wanda Lechene

    very beautiful capture

  • Christine Boretti

    Christine Boretti

    Great shot!
    Love it!

  • Finobub

    Finobub

    A great shot:)

  • Elizabeth Bravo

    Elizabeth Bravo

    Layers and Layers, I love those layers. FANTASTIC SHOT!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so very much.. I’m always drawn to layers in others work too…
    really appreciate your enthusiastic comments

    :))

  • LudaNayvelt

    LudaNayvelt

    amazing shot

  • Michelle Legg

    Michelle Legg

    I just love this shot. I can see me sitting there – all rugged up – and looking at the view.

    Nice work!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks michelle.. and a pity the folk in a camper van behind me slept on unaware with curtains tight shut!
    :))

  • Pamela Jayne Smith

    Pamela Jayne S...

    6th place in the Bench Challenge – congratulations :)

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    wow thanks pam.. lovely surprise! cheers

    :))

  • Rachel Stickney

    Rachel Stickney

    So beautiful and peaceful looking! Fantastic capture, Maggie! :-)

  • Cheryl  Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Stunning capture! Straight to my faves!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    hi cherly thanks heaps for the great compliments!!
    :))

  • Antonio Zarli

    Antonio Zarli

    I miss this one, bloody beautiful!
    I will find surely on top of me in some challenges :-))))

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    aw thanks my friend . . such a lovely compliment…and if only ….LOL

    :))))

  • presbi

    presbi

    Love the way you captured the mist. Congratulations on your top ten in the bench challenge!

  • kentuckyblueman

    kentuckyblueman

    Awesome colors and light,well done!

  • Wayne Cook

    Wayne Cook

    As I sag into the seat…Ahhhhhhh…a long sigh escapes me. Thank you for sharing your bench, my friend. A lovely view awaits us. Glad I brought my sweater this morning. Thank you for bringing your camera. Yeah…I like Nikons too. You’ve got a great eye there, mate…..

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    grinning ear to ear here my friend.. so glad you could visit and enjoy this place at such a special hour… the mist was magical that day…
    and really appreciate your lovely comments
    cheers

    :))))

  • AnnieSnel

    AnnieSnel

    Maggie, this scenery is so beautiful captured. I would like to sit on the bench to enjoy the view and the atmosphere!!

  • photosbyflood

    photosbyflood

    Very nice In the still of the early morning sunrise just a hint of pink and the low clouds rolling by. What a nice place to sit and watch it unfold. This is a great fog image and tells a nice story!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Mist AND a bench – has to be a fav!!! Stunning early morning shot.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    thanks so much rosalie…two of my favourite things as you’ve probably guessed…LOL…and am so glad you like it! your own bench images are exceptionally beautiful so feel really honoured at the fave..
    cheers
    :)))))))))))
    :))

  • Iris Greenwell

    Iris Greenwell

    What a wonderful image! Beautiful

  • Aleksander

    Aleksander

    I like it too Maggie!

  • mikebov

    mikebov

    beautiful misty shot maggie

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks mike..dont think i’ve been up as early since…lol…
    :))

  • Nathaniel Arnold

    Nathaniel Arnold

    great capture, a real beauty!!! tremendous work!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    lol the hard bit was getting up early enough to catch this…. and havent managed it again since..thanks heaps for your lovely comment!
    :))

  • Mark Coward

    Mark Coward

    I could sit here awhile. Cracking shot.

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Another great one, that mist has created such a wonderful mood, beautiful image :)

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    Oh this is so lovely…lucky sheep!

  • Monica Scanlan
  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks so much monica – a huge thrill and special honour to be featured in your lovely group

    cheers
    :))

  • Robin Webster

    Robin Webster

    Congrats on your top ten and feature! This is a beautiful magical image!

  • Marie Sharp
  • Nancy Chambers
  • dinghysailor1 replied

    wow nancy – what a huge thrill!! this feel so special to win a foggy challenge.. a subject so dear to my heart LOL – thanks heaps for this

    maggie
    :))

  • Charuhas  Images

    Charuhas Images

    Superb image. Love it.

  • piacere

    piacere

    I like it!

  • Steve & Lesley

    Steve & Lesley

    this is wonderful maggie

  • Luca Renoldi

    Luca Renoldi

    Great shot with wonderful colours. Very beautiful tranquillity atmosphere

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thankyou so much luca.. it was very early in the morning.. around 5pm i think … and i sprang awake because it was the first time in weeks there was going to be a sunrise.. so was really delighted to soak it all in …
    :)))

  • warriorprincess

    warriorprincess

    Wow, what a beautiful scene to behold from the bench. Very peaceful. Lovely work.

  • cdudak

    cdudak

    Wow I am not sure which one I like the most, they are both beautiful

  • Charuhas  Images

    Charuhas Images 22 days ago

    These are your best shots. So many times I come back and check these photos. And can’t resist to write again.

  • dinghysailor1 replied 22 days ago

    thanks so so much my friend – getting up and out so early that day was certainly worth it!.. i must try it again….
    :))

  • -Whisper-

    -Whisper- 2 days ago

    The perfect place for this bench! Beautiful mood in this picture, love the mist! And thank you so much for your visit and support :)

  • cieloverde

    cieloverde 1 day ago

    A real beauty. I believe and I am glad all the recognition to this beautiful photograph showing a gentle beauty. Wonderful y muchas Congratulaciones !

  • Nedim Bosnic

    Nedim Bosnic 1 day ago

    great work ….......... mist makes that mystical atmosphere …. wonderful

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