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The Black Cuillin,

Across a foreshortened Loch Scavaig from Elgol, Isle of Sky
as the sun attempts to break through the cloud layer.

The Cuillin is a range of mostly jagged rocky mountains on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. The main Cuillin ridge is also called the Black Cuillin to distinguish it from the Red Cuillin which lie to the east of Glen Sligachan.

The house on the far shore gives an idea of size

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54 comments

Mick Herbert said:

Glorious !
18 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) replied to Mick Herbert:

Many thanks Mick
18 months ago

Malik Raoulda said:

Remarquable et excellente capture joliment partagée avec cette magnifique chaîne de montagnes couvertes par cette épaisse brume.
Bon week-end Pascal.
18 months ago ( translate )

Andy Rodker said:

Brings back many great memories of stays in the Cuillins, Roger. (A mountaineering hut just where Loch Scavaig meets the inland Loch Curuisk - so right in the heart of the Black Cuillins).
A simply terrific shot!
18 months ago

Kawasirius said:

Agréable ambiance paysagère avec ces brumes qui coiffent le sommet montagneux *****
Effectivement la maison est minuscule face au gigantisme de ces montagnes pourtant capturées au 200 mm. Un endroit qui me plait énormément, merci pour ce partage, Roger !
Bon dimanche de Pâques !
18 months ago ( translate )

Pam J said:

HE WITCHES HATS !!!
18 months ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Impressive and moody mountain scene Roger.
18 months ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

As Jaap said, a most impressive scene here. The cottage on the bottom left leaves a great impression of scale. The rock foreground too is more than fortunate here. Well done.

Thanks for sharing with our UK Landscape Photography Group , Herb
18 months ago

Doug Shepherd said:

A very impressive and atmospheric composition here Roger. I love the cloud shrouding the mountain top, the light on the lower peaks and the rocks in the foreground. The building on the left is a bothy located on the shore of Camasunary Bay, which we visited while walking in the area in 2013. It does indeed give a great sense of the immensity of the scene. Your picture also shows a glimpse of a more substantial cottage and outbuildings Cottage in Camasunary Bay - Isle of Skye

One of the best landscapes I have seen from the Cuillin for a long time Roger, well done.

Enjoy your Easter Sunday, Doug
18 months ago

©UdoSm said:

A beautiful landscape that occasionally veils itself mysteriously...
18 months ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the sense of bleakness you have captured in this image, Roger. The ethereal effect created by the mist adds a mystical quality. I hope you have a fantastic Easter, All the best, Joe
18 months ago

Günter Klaus said:

Eine sehr schöne Aufnahme hast du von deinen Standort gezeigt lieber Roger,schön mit diesen Felsen im Vordergrund,wo dieser Vogel auch seinen Ausblick genießt und schön,wie hinter der Nebel vor die schöne Bergwelt gezogen ist :))

Wünsche noch einen schönen Ostersonntag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni :))
18 months ago ( translate )

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

That is as atmospheric as it gets Roger ;-))
A very beautiful and well photographed picture.
18 months ago

Makrofan said:

Mystisch schön!
18 months ago ( translate )

Keith Burton said:

Imposing, gloomy, magnificent and just downright impressive..!! Such a wonderfully atmospheric image Roger, especially with the low cloud and mist.

The building does indeed give a sense of scale and I guess if you went there, you would feel pretty insignificant looking at the mountains.

A outstanding shot Roger..........and thanks for the memories!
18 months ago