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Monday 30 March 2009

Lough Dan 3




Here is your My World image.

The Lough Dan Story continues....
In the past couple of posts, I have shown you the views down at Lough Dan and also told you about the walk down to the valley along to the lake itself. Well the image above was taken from the road half way up the mountain walk back to the car. I think you can get a sense of scale in this image of the mountains and valley. It was in kind of a rush to get this image as the dark clouds were rolling in faster than I could walk and you can just about see them on the right hand side of the sky. Just as we got back to the car the heavens opened with rain and hail stones.

When you get down to the valley the walk is along the light shade running through the image. You pass through a small forest and can see deer in the field to your left. If they hear you, they will stop, look up and keep an eye on you until you are out of sight. I must bring the big guns (ie 400mm) with me the next time to get some photo's of the deer.

This is the best location to take this overall view from, as further up you can't see the valley and the mountain on the left blocks the complete view.

So there you have it Lough Dan, But wait there's more............

15 comments:

  1. Awesome! How long did it took to take this photo?

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  2. In total, about 30 seconds, to get the camera out of the bag, put it on the tripod and press the shutter then run.

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  3. Fabulous shot! And that sky does look threatening! So very beautiful, dramatic! Thanks so much for sharing a piece of "your world"! Have a great week!

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  4. You have the most dramatic images around. I enjoy my visits here.

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  5. Another beauty of a post, well done.

    Have a great week!
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  6. Neil, this could be a postcard or more! It is really beautiful.

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  7. wow! that's one breathtaking picture:) and what camera did you use?

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  8. A superb shot, as are the two below. I thoroughly enjoyed your description of the countyside and weather.

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  9. Camera used : Canon EOS 5D with 17-40 F4 L series lens attached.

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  10. What can I say... I think I commented already in the past how much I envy you, in all these beautiful places you visit..
    I can just looks and enjoy your photos. Superb outcome.

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  11. Simply... Wow. Thank you for a view of your world.

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  12. wow, beautiful... now I REALLY want to go visit Ireland :)

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  13. gorgeous panoramic shot ... love the depth and texture.
    thanks for sharing.

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  14. Stunning details here. I do enjoy this tour of Lough Dan.

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