Adventures of Amateur Photographer: Scotland
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Q: What is a blunder? Ans: Visiting Scotland without a camera!
I did not commit blunder, I carried mine, albeit a small camera, fit only for amateurs like me. When you visit Scotland with my kind of camera, you regret not carrying the SLR.
Let us take a look though. Some photographs may still meet the approval of a discerning eye.
This is what Wikipedia says “The Forth Bridge is a cantilever railway bridge over the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland, 9 miles west of Edinburgh City Centre. It is considered an iconic structure and a symbol of Scotland, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.”
I took a pic from a distance. So much distance without adequate magnification, yet I feel like showing you.
Oh, no! Why did I jump to Edinburgh? One goes first to Kings Cross Station.
And I saw St Pancras Hotel through the window at Kings Cross Station, beautiful!
A quick look at HM Yacht Britannia. The dining room was big with one huge table! It wasn’t easy to capture it in one pic. Did you notice the sword on the wall? Can anybody eat there leisurely, with the sword facing them?
We set out to explore the country……
Then this bridge at Fort George. It went up when the enemy came! You will notice that it is above a trench.
And while moving in the ferry in Loch Ness, I saw a small boat moving near horizon. My ferry was moving fast, so also this small boat. I waited till it reached the meeting point of the two hills. And clicked. A good moment to capture. Sweet timing. Like Yuvraj’s sixer. It appears effortless, you do it on instinct.
Of all pics, this one takes the cake. What say you?
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Vivek S Patwardhan
The pictures have your humor and unique angle. Tells a nice story.
Very entertaining Vivek and makes me envious of your adventures
They don’t look like amateur at al! Very nicely clicked – it also proves again that an SLR camera is not necessary for good photography. My pick is the Kings Cross station – composition is amazing….
Hi Vivek,
You are a skilled photographer! My compliments to you! Even small cameras give astounding results.
Wonderful photographs!
Dear VSP,
I used to say and comment that you have a way with words. But truly you have a way with pictures too. As some others have said here you cannot be categorized as an “amateur”. With this picture-blog we all admirers promote you to the professional cadre!
Rgds
Murali, Bangalore
These are awesome pics and the place indeed is beautiful!
My pick is king’s cross station!
Your child like enthusiasm and spirit is what I capture from your language and from your photos .An ardent affectionate lover of nature…through your eyes..I have loved Scotland.
Pro fessional photography by a Professional H.R. person.Congratulations Vivek for those scenic photographs.
superb