Islay: Enlightened
By chance I noticed the golden reflections in the Port Ellen harbour and wondered how they came about. Somehow the way the low sunset light shone from behind me on the windows of those wee cottages made the reflections more intensive. I have several shots on a few evenings around high tide.
I found the contrasts between dark and light, stone houses and water attractive.
Location: Port Ellen harbour, Islay, Scotland, UK.
Nikon D200, Sigma 18-200mm. f/5.6, 1/125s. 126 mm. ISO 200. Tripod.
Featured in Going Coastal
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Martina Fagan
A smashing capture very lovely
Kasia-D replied
Martina, thank you. The reflections were quite amazing, depending at which angle you stood to capture them!
TaniaLosada
beautiful quiet scene! love all your last works!!!!! i like the beautiful reflect and the colors and light here!
Kasia-D replied
Tania, thank you very much, my dear. Sorry I missed your comment a few days ago but I much appreciate it!
Fraser Ross
Interesting how the sun reflects off the windows in the water but not the ones on the land. Not good at physics so cant give the scientific explanation for it :)
Kasia-D replied
Thank you, Fraser. It was interesting – 10 yards left or right and there was little or nothing to be seen. Must have something to do with the angle of the last sunlight.
LindaJBazor
Congratulations! I love the reflection and the light.
Kasia-D replied
Linda, thank you so much for the feature and your words. As you know, I love the coast and such scenes, so it is a special honour to be featured here! Warm regards, Kasia
David Silsbury
Great shot, very well done and congratulations on being featured.
David
Kasia-D replied
Thank you very much, David. I’m pleased you like this shot! You have some great work in your portfolio!!