live happily ...
St Mary’s loch with its thriving sailing club lies in the beautiful scottish borders between Moffat and Selkirk. The old Tibbieshiels inn makes an overnight stop for walkers crossing Scotland on the the southern upland way /
Nikon D60
Nikkor VR 18-200 lens
UV filter
& a tripod for a wee change…LOL
f/5.6
1/640sec
ISO-100
-1 step
18mm

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Rob Parsons
Gorgeous shot Maggie – a fave.
Tom Gomez
Lovely calm scene Maggie, does not look a good day for sailing though …
Martina Fagan
Oh my like a mirror so lovely Maggie
Nancy Chambers
9-29-09
dinghysailor1 replied
WOW!! what a complete surprise and thrill !! to be featured within a moment of posting!! my heart is beating!!! thanks so much to you and your lovely group!!
.. grateful thanks for the honour!!!
cheers
maggie
:))
JacquiK
Lovely peaceful scene
lianne
This one almost looks like an optical illusion Maggie – it’s so perfectly mirrored! Simply a stunning shot!! And a brilliant one. Congratulations on this perfectly well deserved feature too!
Linda Ridpath
wow, ding this is really special, the light, the reflections the composition, totally brilliant , well done and congrats!!!!! xx
Anne-Marie Lad...
Wonderful, tranquil scene – great composition and such vivid colours. :)
Curtiss Simpson
Very pretty, love the boats against the rolling hills !
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks curtiss they write songs about the rolling hills of the borders…LOL
its a superb part of the world… and thanks for dropping by and taking the time to comment so kindly..
;)
:)
anisja
Congratulations Maggie . Very nice lines and a composition.
cherylc1
Wow~ Gorgeous!!
cherylc1
Congratulations on the feature!!! AWESOME!!
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks it was such a shock! cheers my great friend for your wonderful encouragement!!
:))))
WatscapePhoto
Beautiful, serene shot, Maggie. Fantastic reflections. Super photography.
dinghysailor1 replied
wow thanks for your amazing comment! it was a special day!
:))
David McLean
sensational shot Maggie, beautiful photography.
tinnieopener
Instant Fave Maggie:o)
dinghysailor1 replied
wow thanks heaps!!
:)
biddumy
A beautiful loch, excellent capture!!!
Lindamell
So Calm …So Beautiful…Gorgeous image Maggie :))
joyousmoon
Gorgeous breathtaking scene!
Lois Bryan
what a beauty of an image, Maggie!!!!! I am loving the crisp clean lines … the rich, true color!!! Looks like you and the tripod are a match made in heaven!!!!!!
Nick Hunt
worthy feature, well done. Lovely to see great shots with blue sky and no frost from your part of the world!
dinghysailor1 replied
LOL nick couldnt agree more about the weather!
thanks good friend
:)))))
Rebecca Brann
Gorgeous!
joak
i love this maggie ..so peaceful
dougie1page2
beautiful maggie!
Anthony Mancuso
looks very peaceful Maggie, beautiful image
Joyce Dickens,...
Maggie – such a beautifuly composed capture…beautiful color, lighting and reflections….congratulations on the honor of being featured! XX JD
richiedean
Its a scene of great tranquility mags, something I dont associate with sailing ….....
the southern upland way looks very interesting … I’d need two or three weeks to complete it though I reckon …............ :))
dinghysailor1 replied
bet you ‘d love it! yes stopping off in all those border pubs it could take a while…LOL
:))
AnnieSnel
Beautiful and peaceful image Maggie!
Tatiana R
Such a beautiful place Maggi! So peaceful! :-))
Steve Taylor
Beautiful image. You have a great eye for comp and color.
dinghysailor1 replied
wow thanks steve.. will treasure those lovely compliments!!!...
:)))))))
Chris Clark
wow wow wow beautiful and stunning
Scott d'Almeida
fabulous,
JKKimball
Outstanding Maggie, so serene!
Clare Colins
A stunning shot Maggie….congratulations :)
gatherdowns
Absolutely serene and beautiful shot.
KBSImages
Very Beautiful!
Jellybean720
Oh I would love to.. GREAT CAPTURE :))
Jan Fijolek
Another beauty Maggie!
Jan Timmons
What a blissful, serene sight, Maggie. A time to recover from all the freezing time you spend in that water? Hmm. I thought you had a new D90. I must get my memory rebooted. Love this shot!
Jan Timmons
You used a tripod?! Whoa, I’m in shock. And today, I didn’t. What does this mean?well, this means that you get the highly coveted Timmons Feature. Not many have received this, nor care. I’m blathering.
dinghysailor1 replied
LOL thanks soo much!! will let you know the secret spy mission i was on..LOL and thanks for the honour.. i ‘d’ have been coveting away if i’d known …. teehee.. of course going anywhere with a bubbler as i did on sat with kev skinner it was de rigeur – great fun and a huge lift for m y photograpy!!!
Steve & Lesley
excellent maggie
Leanna Lomanski
So beautiful! Like a shot of instant relaxation….......
dinghysailor1 replied
so glad you feel it too.. thanks for that so lovely comment
:))
Naveen Sharma
awesome …its beautiful….....
Mardra
I look forward to this in a calendar!
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks my friend – my thoughts exactly and time is ticking on ..
cheers
;)).
Daniel Bowen
beautiful scene, wonderful reflections, well done
Sue Buckingham
I’ve got a sore finger from all this scrolling down to get to the end of the comments…lol A real credit to how many people love your work Ding and this is just as exceptional. Congratulations on your feature too xx
dinghysailor1 replied
aw poor you .. thanks for persevering thru the pain.. doubly appreciated as are your wonderful words. thanks my friend
:))
cieloverde
Muy bonito paisaje Ding !
dinghysailor1 replied
si eso es my precioso durante todo el ano… muchas gracias mi amiga..
:))
Georgie Hart
Sublime!
Charuhas Images
Outstanding and beautiful capture.
grimduke1
Picture perfect image. Beautiful colour and composition, and very warming shot! ;) Love it
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks for your equally warming comment.. didnt feel as cosy when i was splashing around with my capsized dinghy recently tho..
:))
Betty Mackey
Beautiful, be happy!!!
Jason Connolly
fabulous photography Maggie…
Béla Török
Outstanding work, dear Maggie!
Sean Farragher
beautiful,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
debsphotos
Its such a beautiful place Maggie…and you present it so perfectly!!*-)
reflector
Awesome reflections, great colours and capture Maggie ! That was a very nice day. :)
Trish Woodford
Beautiful scene Maggie and lovely reflections too :))
Shaun Whiteman
Wow that is beautiful Maggie, lovely colours and stunning reflections, I am very jealous that you seem to have good weather!!!
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks shaun – had some extremes this year ..lol..
:))
Madonna007photo
Wow !!! Wonderful view !!!!!!
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks heaps!!!!
Veikko Suikkanen
Really beautiful landscape Maggie! Great reflections and magnificent weather!!! Sheep there is on the pasture?
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks veikko .. lots of sheep.. they are everywhere in this part of the world and wonder freely on the roads too.. i really appreciate your wonderful compliments.. thanks so much indeed!
:))))
lorilee
Beautiful!!!!
charlie murray
Sweet, sweet shot, just love the composition and the serenity of this shot. Was it as wonderful as it appears?
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks so much charlie – yes even better!! – its a familiar much loved spot but this was a real dream of a day…
:))
Robin Brown
Superb reflections Dinghy, surely the Sailing Club & Tibbieshiels would be interested in a postcard version of this shot!!
dinghysailor1
great idea – thanks robin!
cheer
maggie
:))
NordicBlackbird
wow, perfect reflections, composition, light, Maggie lass :)))
Your notion of happiness :)))) xoxoxo
NordicBlackbird
Oooohhh, CONGRATS on your feature!!! :))))))
xoxoxo
Franmacimages
OH!!! Brilliant DinG Perfect Image Fab Colurs Great Stillness Excellent Composition Too Lov it A Fav for me Cheers Darling for Lovely comments Frank x
kathy s gillen...
beautiful capture
NeilAlderney
Stunning, Perfect compo
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks heaps neil – thrilled you like it!
:))
chijude
The reflection is so perfect the yachts look to be floating on land!!
Such bliss.
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks for your lovely comment my friend – i hadnt noticed that before… yes it was a blissful happy day.. thanks so much again
cheers
maggie
:)
James Corley
Wonderful composition Maggie! Beautiful reflections!
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks James – yes it looked amazing that day! cheers
:))
valzart
Absolutely stunning sweetheART lovely work ;} happy hippy hugglez
Finbarr Reilly
lovely shot Maggie
Fino
Tom Newman
Great shot Maggie , superb composition :-)
Tom Newman
Congratulations on your feature Maggie, very appropriate :-)
Alessandro Pinto
fabuolous reflection and vivid colors..!
Carol Barona
this is fantastic! Wow excellent dof! perfect angle and gorgeous capture!
PPPhotoArt
wow such a superb and glorious view!!!
cynthiab
stunning landscape and love the reflection in the lake
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks cyn – it was stunning that day
:))
Naveen Sharma
its beautiful seen capture
emolena
Wonderful view ! Great work !
jchanders
A dreamplace to be at. Such a lovely shot.
And many thanks for all your wonderful comments and encouragement.
dinghysailor1 replied
am so happy you like this.. lovely to see you and stay well my friend
cheers
maggie
:))
Cee Neuner
Congrats on your feature.. Well deserved!! Absolutely gorgeous!!!
linaji
incredible feeling!
Sandy Stewart
This is a must to be seen in large view to appreciate everything this scene has to offer! Beautiful dof, depth of color, reflections and the camera perspective is wonderful too! : )
Daidalos
Very beautiful! So peaceful
Alessandro Pinto
fabulous colors and reflection.. hi maggie how are you ?
Brandie1
A wonderful capture.
The water is so still.beautiful.xx
bevanimage
A beautiful scene, Maggie, and simply splendid reflections!
brian pendrey
beautiful
John44
Ahoy captain ..
light focus and colors look very beautiful…
congratulations
Juan
dinghysailor1 replied
thanks juan…LOL.. its a great place to sail too.. really flukey winds whistling round the hills make it hugely absorbing… and it was looking its best this day.. tho glad we had no races planned…
:))
FLYINGSCOTSMAN
Sharp as a tack, lovely scene
Nathaniel Arnold
wow, incredible work! love this capture!
mikebov about 1 month ago
beautiful capture Maggie, Is this where you sail?
dinghysailor1 replied about 1 month ago
thanks mike.. you guessed it! really variable winds here,, famously flukey as they whistle over round and between the surrounding hills .. we regularly have 180degree windshifts and sometimes more…LOL tho thankfully this wasnt a race day here…LOL
:)))