Glen Strathfarrar - Majestic In Silhouette
One of the most iconic sights that I know is the lone Scots Pine on a isolated ridge. It never ceases to amaze me how these lone trees survive considering the conditions and extremes of weather in places like these. Nature really does amaze me at times and the gems that appear in the landscape can only fill you with wonder.
This lone Scots Pine stands proud and sentinel-like over the main Strathfarrar corridor between Loch Beannacharan and loch A’Mhuillidh. It catches the eye for miles around and is certainly “Majestic”.

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Have just found out that this tree is locally called “Pauline’s Tree” and has a rather touching story about it. Take a look a Colin Campbell’s A Photographer’s Guide to Glen Strathfarrar# and have a wee read.
Glen Strathfarrar - Majestic In Silhouette belongs to the following groups:
Shades of Grey, The Scots are Coming, Trees - 2 images per day with trees as the focal point, Who Needs Color For Beauty? - Black & White Art At Its Best and Your Magic Place (PLACES only!!)
Mohsen Bayramn...
very nice view point and excellent use of layers on B/G for your composition. loved the way you controled light… the white/gray/black harmony is just beautiful.
well done my friend.
Kevin Skinner replied
Hi Mohsen,
As I have said before, it is easy when the landscape is as beautiful as this. You just cannot miss! It never ceases to inspire.
Really appreciate the comments especially from a superb photog as yourself. It means alot!
Arletta
If there was a big book of your photos, and I was rummaging about a book shop where it dwelt, and I had any sort f money for that sort of thing, and I ran into it, I would buy it.. and I would pick it up, from time to time, over the years, and look through it, and enjoy .. and want more.
Mind you, I would say the same thing to Frazetta about his paintings, if I had any reason to be commenting on them in his presence. So, figure that into your calculations of how much the comment is worth. lol
Kevin Skinner replied
Hey Arletta,
Now that is a compliment! I didn’t know my stuff was that good or moved anyone that much!
Thanks so much!
kernuak
I recognise that tree lol. It works well in black and white.
Kevin Skinner replied
Hi Richard,
When you are in this neck of the woods (sorry about the pun!), you just cannot miss this beauty. It just stands proud over the landscape – almost regal.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and you appreciate them from you.
Glenn Alderson
I love images with a single tree all alone, theres something about it. Great layers in this…..........well done!
Kevin Skinner replied
Thanks Glenn,
These trees are amazing and truly demand respect for just surviving in these exposed locations.
Thanks for the comments and taking the time to view!
Jen Whyte
Stunning mono shot
Kevin Skinner replied
Thanks Jen,
A wonderful compliment for me and this landscape. It’s just a beautiful place that just inspires all the time!
Take care
Mohsen Bayramn...
Kevin,
you should believe your photos are that good and moved so many photo lovers!
Kevin Skinner replied
Mohsen,
I prefer to call it “team work” – the landscape, camera and me. All coming together to produce the final result. The landscape will make it easy – if it wants to. The camera to capture the light. Then me who points and presses the shutter button.
Have a look at this bit of writing, I think you’ll appreciate…
You must have a rally good camera
Thanks for the words of encouragement, Mohsen
Mohsen Bayramn...
Thanks for sharing the link! yes, I do really appreciate it! :)
and have to say, it’s really the point! a team work, what a nice name you put!
totally agreed my friend. some says the equipments are NOT really important, but for me, camera and lenses are the most important tools for us to translate Light into our Images. but you see, it’s just a tool. it needs someone who know how to creatively use that!
I will read that article!
mikebov
Simple images are often the best, this is one of them.
Definate favourite
Kevin Skinner replied
Sorry for the late reply.
Thanks for the compliment!
PigleT
Yup, that’s a classic Scottish scene – overlapping outlines of mountains into the distance and solitary Scots Pine. (We love those too. :)
Kevin Skinner replied
Again, sorry for the late reply.
Just love these solitary trees and this one has a nice wee story to it (see the edited narration above).
Thanks for leaving such a nice comment.
dinghysailor1
beautifully caught!
Kevin Skinner replied
Thanks Captain!
Caroline Gorka
Simply, lovely work…good use of layers
Kevin Skinner replied
Thanks Caroline,
One of my favourite images and places to go. Glad you like it also.
madmac57
Truly an awesome image Kevin…. Love this in black and white…
Kevin Skinner replied
Thanks Bryan,
Seem to have a reputation for my B&W’s so I’m chuffed I haven’t lost my touch :-)
Rosina Lamberti
Very Beautiful!
Kevin Skinner replied
Thanks Rosina,
It is a beautiful place to just be and these gems just make it that much better.
Thanks again for taking the time to leave a wee comment.
simonesphotos
Gorgeous image Kevin! Love the layers of tone and that lone tree standing out against the elements. Beautiful work!!
Kevin Skinner replied
Hi Simone,
Really appreciate the generous words on this image. You know, it’s one of my own favourites so it does mean a lot to me. Thanks.
Rastko Radivojev
I really, really like this photo!
Kevin Skinner replied
Hi Rastko,
It is always a pleasure when someone else likes an image but it is something special when it is one of your own favourite and special ones. Thank you so much!
Brian Carey
Now this composition works great in b and w!
Kevin Skinner replied
Wow, thanks Brian!
A wonderful compliment on one of my favourite images!
Scott d'Almeida
stunning,
Kevin Skinner replied
Hi Scott,
Stunning landscape in this place. Simply complimenting it!
Lois Bryan
this is truly a beauty, Kevin … takes the breath away for sure!!!
Kevin Skinner replied
Hi Lois,
Thanks you very much for the wonderful compliment. Probably, the place I love to be most in the entire world so it’s means a lot when I have translated, at least, some of its beauty. Thanks again.
JUSTART
great
Kevin Skinner replied
Thanks Justart,
Really appreciate the compliment and you taking the time to view my wee photo :-)
Joyce Dickens,...
Beautiful capture Kevin…love the tones and lighting; wonderful subject matter. JD
Kevin Skinner replied
Thanks Joyce,
One of my favourite places to be in the entire world. So pleased that you like my wee image of it. Means a lot :-)
SNik
a lot of space for the eye to roam…wonderful!
Kevin Skinner replied
Cheers SNik,
This is was Scotland is all about. For a small country, it has an abundance of wide open spacesand beautiful scenes like this. Thanks very much for the compliment.
Joel Tjintjelaar
The layers and tones are wonderful. The composition is just great. Very good job!
Kevin Skinner replied
Thanks Joel,
Sorry for not getting back to you sooner, no excuses for me, I’m afraid.
Really appreciate the compliments on this one. Probably, the image that means the most to me because of the place and the subject. Means a lot when other folk appreciate it as well. Cheers!
SilverGinger
Great composition, the layered hills are great…what a lonely little tree, wonderful
Kevin Skinner replied
Thanks Silver,
Throughout the main part of the Glen, you can see this lone Scots Pine high on this wee bluff. Pretty amazing really.
Really good of you to stop by and view my wee image. Cheers!
nadine henley
fabulous shot! glad RB Community showed it to all of us!
Kevin Skinner replied
Hi Nadine,
Thanks for the compliment. Wasn’t quite sure what you meant until someone else sent me a BM about the wee shout that RB said about me. That was nice of them, wasn’t it?
Hélène David-Cuny
Great shot ! Love the details in the sky still visible againt the strong contrast of the picture.
Kevin Skinner replied
Hi Helene,
I always try to keep textures where I can, especially in my B&W’s. Nice of you comment and leave such a lovely compliment.
Shoaib .
wow .. amazing shot your b & ws are great
Kevin Skinner replied
Thanks Shoaib,
Lovely compliment. I try my best :-)
Christine Wilson
really nice black and white love the composition as well – complete package
Kevin Skinner replied
Hi Christine,
Probably my favourite image. Just love this place and always draws me back. Fills me with joy when other folk appreciate the view as well. Thanks so much!
Jody Johnson
lovely, solitude, peaceful….wonderful again….