Islay: The Survivor by Kasia-D
Kasia-D

Islay: The Survivor by

A weatherbeaten tree on a winding, single-track road over the hills past many a lonely croft and farm on the isle of Islay. The wind and weather have battered that tree over the years but not beaten it into submission.

Nikon D200, Sigma 18-200mm F/3,5-6,3G, 31mm, F/9, 1/500s, ISO 200, RAW capture
Location: Islay, Scotland, UK, Latitude: N 55°48,080’ (55°48’4,8"), Longitude: W 6°17,890’ (6°17’53,4")

04.06.2012, 915 views

Music by Capercaillie – The Tree

Homepage Feature on 02.12.2009, Featured in Absolute Clarity, Nikon Users, The Black and White Enthusiast, Tone it Down! (twice!), Northern Landscape

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About Kasia-D

Born in Scotland, at home in Europe, Kasia is a passionate semi-professional photographer with eclectic tastes who loves to travel and capture images of our beautiful world. Check out Kasia’s gallery or contact her directly for contract work or customization.

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500views, hebrides, islay, isolation, road, solitude, tree, feeture, island, country, countryside, rural

Comments

  • Stuart  Fellowes
    Stuart Fellowesalmost 3 years ago

    Lovely shot Kasia. It would take more than hard wind, weather and life to get the better of a Scottish tree!!!!!

  • Stuart, thank you! Aye, the trees fair have to be tough:-)

    – Kasia-D

  • Vicki Ferrari Photography
    Vicki Ferrari ...almost 3 years ago

    That is one tough tree, aye? It will probably still be standing after we have gone back to dust! :)

  • Vicki, you are so right there. It looks wee and frail but is really a tough survivor. Like the Scots – wherever they or their genes may be :-)

    – Kasia-D

  • Richard Ion
    Richard Ionalmost 3 years ago

    Wonderful mono photograph Kasia.
    Richard

  • Thank you, Richard, I’ve got hooked on mono recently – the influence of such great work here in RB.

    – Kasia-D

  • savosave
    savosavealmost 3 years ago

    bleak and brilliant!

  • Thank you, David!

    – Kasia-D

  • Martina Fagan
    Martina Faganalmost 3 years ago

    Superb,a brilliant b&w capture!

  • Thank you very much, I’m pleased you like the results.

    – Kasia-D

  • Pat Duggan
    Pat Dugganalmost 3 years ago

    Wonderful shot——great cloud formation—-Bet it gets rather windy out there—very good work-Kasia,!!!

  • Pat, thank you for your kind comment. Much appreciated. It was fine that day but I’m SURE it gets rather windy a lot of the time:-)

    – Kasia-D

  • Andrew Leighton
    Andrew Leightonover 2 years ago

    Looks superb in b+w, nice one!

  • Andrew, thank you! Much appreciated, as I’m still new to world of b&w and experimenting.

    – Kasia-D

  • nordicsoul
    nordicsoulover 2 years ago

    congrats! your work is featured in Northern Landscape group!!!

  • I’m afraid I missed this somehow so a belated thank you very much!! Kasia

    – Kasia-D

  • Larry  Grayam
    Larry Grayamover 2 years ago

    #Congratulations on your creativity and being featured.

  • Larry, what a great accolade and surprise! I am extremely honoured to have this shot featured in this group. Thank you! Kasia

    – Kasia-D

  • Larry, I’m a wee bit confused – when I went to check the features a few minutes ago this photo is no longer there. Are the features only up for a few hours at time? Cheers, K

    – Kasia-D

  • Laurie Search
    Laurie Searchover 2 years ago

    Wonderful!! Love the composition and the beautiful sky!

  • Laurie, thank you very much for your kind comment and fave!

    – Kasia-D