A Highland adventure with David Paterson

[Akira]

Simone, it's nice to see your takes with the camera.  The shot of the trees and the bottom of the rainbow is impressive.

[David Paterson]

You could have been kinder and hidden my fat *rse somehow; I must look and see if I can retaliate.

M favourites from this set are nos. 4 and 10.

[Mongo]

Some great images and story. Mongo is enjoying sitting on the sideline watching battle/discussion ? Keep them coming.

[Øivind Tøien]

Spectacular images, thanks for taking us along on your trip, Simone. It is hard to chose a favorite, they are all excellent.

[simato73]

Thank you Akira, Mongo and Øivind.

The following are the last aerial shots from Skye, a mixture of the first afternoon and the following morning.
A few more will follow from the later part of the trip as already mentioned by David, probably tomorrow.

1 Marsco with a snow cap (? TBC by David)
2, 3 cloudbursts looking over the sea to Elgol
4 Over Scavaig river and the bothy
5 Loch Scavaig early in the morning

[Akira]

The cloudbuirst of #3 is spectacular, and I love the lighting of #4!

[Frank Fremerey]

I do not see that your pictures are lesser than David's. Just a different style and perspective. The reflection of the sun lit slope in the water ist absolutely stunning for example. Love to see both of your views. Thank you for sharing!!!

A lot of wonderful shots. The seals! The wet rocks! The coastlines from above!

[simato73]

I do not see that your pictures are lesser than David's. Just a different style and perspective. The reflection of the sun lit slope in the water ist absolutely stunning for example. Love to see both of your views. Thank you for sharing!!!

A lot of wonderful shots. The seals! The wet rocks! The coastlines from above!

Part of my disappointment compared to David's results was due to a poor computer screen that made images look bad and working on them nearly impossible.
Back at home things are much better and I am more satisfied.
But I still think that David has an amazing ability to get quickly usable images, or better, even in conditions where I would put my camera back into the bag.

[Frank Fremerey]

Simone: I have Dave's book on the Himalayas here and hold it in great esteem. Decades of professional work make a huge difference. Same is true for Biørn/Birna or BEZ or Ann or Gary. Make decisions fast that are next to perfection. That is why people pay for this kind of work.

I only started as a professional in 2005 and photography is not my only cash cow. I have been a professional writer since 1995 and I see the longer training and more talent in other people's work. Specialize! ist the way to go. I am an amateur in many fields but I can shoot a decent food shot by profession.

So be happy with what you can do and keep learning. That is my approach.

Cheers

Frank

[MFloyd]

Excellent landscape photographs ! Can ou tell me which camera / drone you are using? Presently we have a DJI Mavic Pro, but are envisaging the II version i.e.the fixed focus "Hasselblad" version; if you have any opinion about the latter? More than welcome 😊

[simato73]

Excellent landscape photographs ! Can ou tell me which camera / drone you are using? Presently we have a DJI Mavic Pro, but are envisaging the II version i.e.the fixed focus "Hasselblad" version; if you have any opinion about the latter? More than welcome 😊

Thank you MFloyd.
That is indeed what I have: the Mavic Pro II with the 1" sensor, 28mm equivalent FOV.
I am astounded by the quality this small sensor is capable of.
Highly recommended.

[golunvolo]

Simone, those are spectacular. Sensitive and grandiose, powerful and calming. That drone´s panos...impressive use of the gear. You make look easy 
  Still the panos, trees with rainbow and special personal resonance with "Wet gabbro plates, the main ridge behind"
   

   Thanks for sharing them!


   

[MFloyd]

Thank you MFloyd.
That is indeed what I have: the Mavic Pro II with the 1" sensor, 28mm equivalent FOV.
I am astounded by the quality this small sensor is capable of.
Highly recommended.

Thank you. Maybe time to upgrade for X-Mas. 

[David Paterson]

Re #1 of the last set of images, Simone asks - "1 Marsco with a snow cap (? TBC by David)"

I'm unfamiliar with these hills when seen from this direction (and this altitude) but I think Marsco is not one of them. Assuming that the rocky slopes in the lower right corner are on Sgurr na Stri, then they can only be Bla-bheinn (the nearer) and Garve-bheinn, with the craggy summit of Clach Glas just showing in the gap between them.

These mountains are alike in that they have somewhat smooth, somewhat vegetated west faces and steep east faces of naked rock, crags and cliffs. The shot from the drone is showing us the smooth west faces.

[simato73]

Re #1 of the last set of images, Simone asks - "1 Marsco with a snow cap (? TBC by David)"

I'm unfamiliar with these hills when seen from this direction (and this altitude) but I think Marsco is not one of them. Assuming that the rocky slopes in the lower right corner are on Sgurr na Stri, then they can only be Bla-bheinn (the nearer) and Garve-bheinn, with the craggy summit of Clach Glas just showing in the gap between them.

These mountains are alike in that they have somewhat smooth, somewhat vegetated west faces and steep east faces of naked rock, crags and cliffs. The shot from the drone is showing us the smooth west faces.

You are right.
I just looked at the map and there is no way that could be Marsco.
It is Blabheinn as you correctly pointed out, and the one further back is Garbh-bheinn.