This is an image I’ve had hanging round for a short while that I’ve only just got around to editing. It was taken a few weeks ago on a family trip to Oban when we were up in Scotland.
The weather on this particular day was glorious. I watched as the ferry in the picture slowly made its way out to sea. When it was bang in the centre of the frame, I hit the shutter release. I thought it was framed perfectly by the sea, sky and land.
Followers of my Instagram feed might have noticed me post a similar picture on the day itself. It’s not the same image, the one I placed on Instagram was a quick snap taken on my iPhone while I took this with my camera.
Even if I do say so myself, the original of this picture is a great shot. It was taken in easy auto mode with little effort. Despite that, I couldn’t help making a few edits with PicMonkey. I’ve used the cross process filter. I’ve also sharpened the image slightly and increased the clarity a tiny bit.
I hope you like the picture. I also hope it does Oban justice. It’s a beautiful spot and I hope to return many more times in future.
17 thoughts on “Oban harbour, My Sunday Photo, 31 August 2014”
It is beautiful. You’ve captured it perfectly. It looks a very peaceful place. We haven’t been to Scotland much – it always seems too far with a car full of moaning kids!
Loving the blues in the photo. Have never quite managed to make it to Oban for the diving but have heard its a beautiful spot 🙂
this is lovely john. i love the ferry and all the different blues. and clouds are my fave things! great shot.
Love the colour of the water – looks like it is quite cold too (the water that is) #mysundayphoto
What a fabulous capture John. Looks like a place you could easily sit with a book, wee packed lunch and just…be. Love it.
We’ve just got back from Scotland. It has some amazing views doesn’t it
I love Oban, a place very close to my heart. I especially enjoy eating fish and chips looking out at the harbour and watching the ferries. Beautiful photograph.
I was in Oban once, a long time ago!! Won a kids card design contest with a water colour image of playing penguins! Memories memories! 🙂
It appears we’ve both had the same thoughts this week. It looks likely a lovely place. So much detail and action in the sky
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Gorgeous colours! I could just sit there for hours looking at that view. xx
I love the editing, the sea seems to glow and shimmer. Fantastic capture too
I’ve never been to Oban but you sell it very well John,
A stunning photo that shows Scotland can have sunshine ;D
I’ve always wanted to go to Oban, what a stunning view.
That is a stunning shot 🙂 Definitely one you could have on your wall 🙂
Pretty place! My go to photo editor is picmonkey too. Usually use the auto fix! A fab shot =) #mysundayphoto
It’s beautifully captured & a perfectly balanced shot – ferry smack-bang central, the landscape either side and the different shades of blue hues make this photo look really peaceful, and probably more like a painting because it is so perfect. But I love the clouds, 3D like in their effect. It’s a good capture #sundayphoto
Great photo – wonderful scenery and how blue is that water?!