Through The Pier

Kevin Skinner

Through The Pier

Took this one a trip to the Isle of Bute off the west coast of Scotland. This old delapidated pier had such a presence in the water with a magnificent backdrop behind looking up Loch Striven, you couldn’t help but stop for a photo opportunity.

Used the nearest part of the structure to frame the rest of the scene to give the pier a different perspective.

Click here to view the first image of this pier

Canon EOS 40D used

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Through The Pier by Kevin Skinner
Through The Pier by Kevin Skinner
  • Roslyn Lunetta

    Roslyn Lunetta

    hheehhhee…over the pier :D

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Hi Roslyn,

    Certainly getting into the pier theme aren’t you? :-)

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    excellent perspective Kevin!

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Cheers Gerry,

    Realy appreciate that.

  • Mohsen Bayramnejad

    Mohsen Bayramn...

    an excellent B&W and love the perspective. clever eyes, composing this way…
    well done dear friend :)

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Hi Mohsen,

    Just love these old relics that are dotted around the shores of Scotland. Thanks for the compliments, my friend.

  • Lorraine Parramore

    Lorraine Parra...

    good composition and perspective, very atmospheric

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Hi Lorraine,

    Thanks for the compliments on this one. The more I look at the two that I have of this old pier the more I like them.

  • bethadin

    bethadin

    lovely use of black and white

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks Bethadin,

    B&W’s are a firm passion of mind so I appreciate your compliment on this one. Cheers!

  • lroof

    lroof

    This is an awesome image!

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks Iroof,

    Scotland is such an awesome place. Can’t really miss! :-)

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    Stunning, it fits perfectly in our First Things Group!

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks Waleska,

    Nice compliment and I’ll give the group a look later on!

  • fauselr

    fauselr

    great shot

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Hi Ray,

    Thanks for stopping by and viewing my work. Even more so for leaving a compliment! Cheers!

  • zaffokioko

    zaffokioko

    awesome shot!! :D

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks Zaffo,

    It’s a wonderful subject that has an amazing backdrop. Privileged to be there at the time.

  • kkilian09

    kkilian09

    Absolutely beautiful photo.

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thank you, Kimberly!

    Such a lovely compliment for this image. Appreciate it!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    stunning.

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks Scott!

    These gems are great for the lens!

  • claremartin

    claremartin

    Stunning black and white image!

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks Clare,

    After looking at your work, I do appreciate the compliment!

  • Revive The Light Photography

    Revive The Lig...

    This is an interesting concept. I like the pattern you have going here.

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Cheers ReviveTheLight,

    Good to try different perspectives on everyday objects and structures when you’re out and about. Thanks again.

  • TanyaDuffy

    TanyaDuffy

    Nice framing x

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks Tanya,

    Some things just frame themselves – not often but sometimes. Always a pleasure when they turn out alright :-)

  • Roslyn Lunetta

    Roslyn Lunetta

    yes I was, sorry was being so silly but your shots always get an emotion from me and this time I over shared :D I love your shots and you know it already so I like to add a bit of a different comment now and then…

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Hey Roslyn,

    Don’t be silly! Enjoy the play of words….don’t mind a wee bit of ‘pier’ pressure :-)

  • phantomlimb

    phantomlimb

    AWESOME SHOT :)

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Cheers Phantomlimb,

    Appreciate the compliment!

  • Roslyn Lunetta

    Roslyn Lunetta

    heeheeheee :) well played

  • Sheila Laurens

    Sheila Laurens

    Love this – it’s very atmospheric

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks Sheila,

    That’s a huge compliment. Glad you like it! :-)

  • bazphotography

    bazphotography

    very nice composition and mood, excellent work

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks bazphotography,

    It is a wonderful subject in an excellent setting. Couldn’t miss really.

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    Excellent!

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Hi Prasad,

    Wonderful compliment on my work. Truly appreciate it!

  • Mononoke

    Mononoke

    Amazing shot and good use of black and white!

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks Tamara!

    Really pleased that this one moved you to leave such a generous comment. It’s compliments like these that makes the journey worth while. Thanks again!

  • Rita  H. Ireland

    Rita H. Ireland

    Very fine black & white images!

  • blueeyesjus

    blueeyesjus

    Beautiful image Kevin, I love the contrast between the dark linear pylons against the soft velvety pale water

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks Jus,

    Great honour. Made my day! Cheers :-)

  • sfmilner

    sfmilner

    Greetings Kevin; Very stunning and very beautiful shot. Congrats on being featured.
    steve

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks steve,

    One of those structures that are intriguing and set in amazing landscape. Thanks on the feature – I didn’t know until now :-) Made my day.

  • blueeyesjus

    blueeyesjus

    Kevin, please consider this in our Bridge over Water challenge….cheers Jus

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Hi Jus,

    Consider it done. Didn’t think it would be suitable so I’ll give it a try :-)

  • Elana Bailey

    Elana Bailey

    Wonderful capture, tones, mood and comp, Kevin. Well done. An instant fave.

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks Elana,

    Really do like to visit this stretch of coastline and this wee structure has bags of potential. Glad you like it :-)

  • blueeyesjus

    blueeyesjus


    Congratulations Kevin on winning our first themed challeneg, the Bridge over Water challenge, a beautiful image and well deserved win

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Oh WOW! What a huge honour and compliment! That just wonderful :-)

  • Richard  George

    Richard George

    Excellent craftsmanship on these images…I am really partial to the vertical. Congratulations on your win, it is well deserved!

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks Richard,

    Nice to get the win, but shhhhhh, I prefer the portrait version as well :-) Not going to tell anyone that though

  • Erin  Whittle

    Erin Whittle

    wonderful photo.

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Thanks Erin,

    Nice of you to say so. Thanks for taking the time to view my wee image!

  • Christine  Wilson

    Christine Wilson

    well done on this shot – fabulous work

  • Kevin Skinner replied

    Hi Christine,

    Always great when you find these wee gems. Just great for the lens so you cannot really miss!

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    Awesome

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