Last week the family and I went on a merry jaunt to Scotland (…you’ll be able to read about it on the blog very soon). While there, I managed to leave the kids with my in-laws and sneak away for an hour with my camera and new telephoto lens.
I took myself to a glorious spot that I’ve attempted to photograph many a time with a standard 18mm-55mm lens. The results have always been poor. With an 18mm-200mm lens, however, I was able to capture the scenery as I wanted to.
I may be mistaken, but I believe the hills in the distance are the Campsies, a range found in the central belt of Scotland. What I like about the pictures, however, is the greens of all the lush land in the foreground and gun-metal grey of the sky. The mixture of the two represent perfectly a Scottish summer!
Photography geeks may be interested to know that ISO was set at 100, focal length 91mm, aperture f7.1 and exposure time 1/200sec. As I say, it was taken with 18mm-200mm lens.
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34 thoughts on “Summertime in Central Scotland”
Fantastic photo. I like all the distinct bands of colour. Like you, I’ve always struggled with landscape photography. Every year, I try to capture the perfect Padstow landscape and it’s always such a poor imitation of reality.
Yeah the bands of colour were unintentional but they come out well in the image I think. That new lens was worth every penny!
Awesome shot looks a beautiful place to visit sounds like you had a great time #mysundayphoto
Yes indeed Nigel, had great fun north of the border.
A beautiful shot and it looks like a beautiful place to visit! #MySundayPhoto`
Yes indeed, Scotland is full of beautiful places to visit and photograph. It quite often features as a subject in my #MySundayPhoto images.
I bought the same lens last week and used it at a wedding reception last night! I LOVE it! It now means I don’t have to keep chopping and changing all the time – although I of course want a much longer range now! 😉 It is a great landscape you have taken, beautiful countryside.
Victoria, I have the same problem. I also now need more lenses. Lots of them. And I want them NOW!!
Stunning scenery, I really want to visit Scotland (rather embarrassed that I’ve been to New Zealand but not north of the border!). So pleased you were able to get away for an hour and play with your news lens. Happy times 🙂 #MySundayPhoto
Everybody should spend time in Scotland. Although I do have an advantage when it comes to visiting; I married Scotland!
Fab photo. I love this lens. It’s on my camera all the time. I’ll look out for your Scotland post. We’re off to Edinburgh in a couple of weeks and I can’t wait!!
Enjoy Edinburgh, it is a beautiful place. I’ll let you know when my post and video go live.
You are right, your photo represents at least the Scotland I visited very nicely. Beautiful photo. Have fun with your new lens!
Thanks, glad you recognise it as the Scotland you are familair with. I needed the new lens to make this picture a reality.
Amazing view. I’ve never had the chance to visit Scotland
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Never visited Scotland? Just watch Trainspotting, it’s almost as good as the real thing.
Beautiful view! The country side looks so beautiful! Clio lending a helping hand for Coombe Mill
Oh yes, Scotland has some fantastic scenery and countryside.
Fabulous photo John.
There is some fabulous scenary in Scotland. I remember many a school trip up around Fort William area.
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Oh yeah, Fort William would provide some superb photographic opportunities. I fear I haven’t been up to the Highlands for a very long time though. Rarely get the chance to go much further than the central belt.
Great photo. Scotland is such a beautiful place to photograph.
Thanks Laura, Scotland certainly offers some amazing scenery.
Scottish scenery is amazing. I’m so pleased you are able to do it justice. I hope you didn’t attract too many midges while you were taking photos.
No didn’t attract any midges. Scottish midges, of course, are proper midges!
What a lovely view, cant beat a good telephoto lens for capturing better scenery. Thank you for the camera setttings info, just realised I didn’t put that information on my post this week, fail! #MySundayPhoto
I’ve wanted a telephoto lens for ages and now I have one, I’m going to be doing a lot of landscape shots I think.
Love the shades of green & that weather is just so perfect for a photo shoot too, not too sunny!
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Yeah, the weather was perfect for photography.
Oh how I love Scotland, I need to go there again soon. Kirsten xx
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I’m sure Scotland feels the same way! Glad you liked the pic.
An interesting lens choice considering you already have a lens that does a part of that range. But then again I do a lot more bird photography so my 55-250mm gives me just that extra bit of zoom and I too wish it had more. I want to know how you find the lenses compare for the 18-55mm range and if you’ll ever pull out your old lens to use again or not. Love the shot, it’s a stunning landscape but it does look cold.
Oh yes, I’ve been using the 55mm lens a lot. Apart from anything else, it’s a good lens for vlogging. Although naturally I now need an even bigger lens!
This really is such a Scottish landscape, love it, making me a little homesick 🙂
Sorry, didn’t mean to make you homesick! It is such a photogenic landscape north of the border.