live happily ...

dinghysailor1

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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live happily ... by dinghysailor1
live happily ... by dinghysailor1
  • Rob Parsons

    Rob Parsons

    Gorgeous shot Maggie – a fave.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Lovely calm scene Maggie, does not look a good day for sailing though …

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Oh my like a mirror so lovely Maggie

  • Nancy Chambers

    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

    JacquiK

    Lovely peaceful scene

  • lianne

    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

    Linda Ridpath

    wow, ding this is really special, the light, the reflections the composition, totally brilliant , well done and congrats!!!!! xx

  • Anne-Marie Ladegaard

    Anne-Marie Lad...

    Wonderful, tranquil scene – great composition and such vivid colours. :)

  • Curtiss Simpson

    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

    anisja

    Congratulations Maggie . Very nice lines and a composition.

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Wow~ Gorgeous!!

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Congratulations on the feature!!! AWESOME!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks it was such a shock! cheers my great friend for your wonderful encouragement!!
    :))))

  • WatscapePhoto

    WatscapePhoto

    Beautiful, serene shot, Maggie. Fantastic reflections. Super photography.

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    wow thanks for your amazing comment! it was a special day!
    :))

  • David  McLean

    David McLean

    sensational shot Maggie, beautiful photography.

  • tinnieopener

    tinnieopener

    Instant Fave Maggie:o)

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    wow thanks heaps!!
    :)

  • biddumy

    biddumy

    A beautiful loch, excellent capture!!!

  • Lindamell

    Lindamell

    So Calm …So Beautiful…Gorgeous image Maggie :))

  • joyousmoon

    joyousmoon

    Gorgeous breathtaking scene!

  • Lois  Bryan

    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

    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

    Rebecca Brann

    Gorgeous!

  • joak

    joak

    i love this maggie ..so peaceful

  • dougie1page2

    dougie1page2

    beautiful maggie!

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    looks very peaceful Maggie, beautiful image

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Maggie – such a beautifuly composed capture…beautiful color, lighting and reflections….congratulations on the honor of being featured! XX JD

  • richiedean

    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

    AnnieSnel

    Beautiful and peaceful image Maggie!

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    Such a beautiful place Maggi! So peaceful! :-))

  • Steve  Taylor

    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

    Chris Clark

    wow wow wow beautiful and stunning

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulous,

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    Outstanding Maggie, so serene!

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    A stunning shot Maggie….congratulations :)

  • gatherdowns

    gatherdowns

    Absolutely serene and beautiful shot.

  • KBSImages

    KBSImages

    Very Beautiful!

  • Jellybean720

    Jellybean720

    Oh I would love to.. GREAT CAPTURE :))

  • Jan Fijolek

    Jan Fijolek

    Another beauty Maggie!

  • Jan Timmons

    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

    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

    Steve & Lesley

    excellent maggie

  • Leanna Lomanski

    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

    Naveen Sharma

    awesome …its beautiful….....

  • Mardra

    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

    Daniel Bowen

    beautiful scene, wonderful reflections, well done

  • Sue Buckingham

    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

    cieloverde

    Muy bonito paisaje Ding !

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    si eso es my precioso durante todo el ano… muchas gracias mi amiga..
    :))

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    Sublime!

  • Charuhas  Images

    Charuhas Images

    Outstanding and beautiful capture.

  • grimduke1

    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

    Betty Mackey

    Beautiful, be happy!!!

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    fabulous photography Maggie…

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Outstanding work, dear Maggie!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    beautiful,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  • debsphotos

    debsphotos

    Its such a beautiful place Maggie…and you present it so perfectly!!*-)

  • reflector

    reflector

    Awesome reflections, great colours and capture Maggie ! That was a very nice day. :)

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Beautiful scene Maggie and lovely reflections too :))

  • Shaun Whiteman

    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

    Madonna007photo

    Wow !!! Wonderful view !!!!!!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks heaps!!!!

  • Veikko  Suikkanen

    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

    lorilee

    Beautiful!!!!

  • charlie murray

    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

    Robin Brown

    Superb reflections Dinghy, surely the Sailing Club & Tibbieshiels would be interested in a postcard version of this shot!!

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    great idea – thanks robin!
    cheer
    maggie
    :))

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    wow, perfect reflections, composition, light, Maggie lass :)))
    Your notion of happiness :)))) xoxoxo

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    Oooohhh, CONGRATS on your feature!!! :))))))
    xoxoxo

  • Franmacimages

    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 gillentine

    kathy s gillen...

    beautiful capture

  • NeilAlderney

    NeilAlderney

    Stunning, Perfect compo

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks heaps neil – thrilled you like it!
    :))

  • chijude

    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

    James Corley

    Wonderful composition Maggie! Beautiful reflections!

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks James – yes it looked amazing that day! cheers
    :))

  • valzart

    valzart

    Absolutely stunning sweetheART lovely work ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Finbarr Reilly

    Finbarr Reilly

    lovely shot Maggie
    Fino

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Great shot Maggie , superb composition :-)

  • Tom Newman

    Tom Newman

    Congratulations on your feature Maggie, very appropriate :-)

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    fabuolous reflection and vivid colors..!

  • Carol Barona

    Carol Barona

    this is fantastic! Wow excellent dof! perfect angle and gorgeous capture!

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    wow such a superb and glorious view!!!

  • cynthiab

    cynthiab

    stunning landscape and love the reflection in the lake

  • dinghysailor1 replied

    thanks cyn – it was stunning that day
    :))

  • Naveen Sharma

    Naveen Sharma

    its beautiful seen capture

  • emolena

    emolena

    Wonderful view ! Great work !

  • jchanders

    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

    Cee Neuner

    Congrats on your feature.. Well deserved!! Absolutely gorgeous!!!

  • linaji

    linaji

    incredible feeling!

  • Sandy Stewart

    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

    Daidalos

    Very beautiful! So peaceful

  • Alessandro Pinto

    Alessandro Pinto

    fabulous colors and reflection.. hi maggie how are you ?

  • Brandie1

    Brandie1

    A wonderful capture.
    The water is so still.beautiful.xx

  • bevanimage

    bevanimage

    A beautiful scene, Maggie, and simply splendid reflections!

  • brian pendrey

    brian pendrey

    beautiful

  • John44

    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

    FLYINGSCOTSMAN

    Sharp as a tack, lovely scene

  • Nathaniel Arnold

    Nathaniel Arnold

    wow, incredible work! love this capture!

  • mikebov

    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
    :)))

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