pkuipersmunneke, 23 days ago to random Dutch Finally, today I hiked around the #Quiraing on #Skye, a wicked series of rock formations along a 160 mio year old mountain ridge. image/png image/png image/png
Finally, today I hiked around the #Quiraing on #Skye, a wicked series of rock formations along a 160 mio year old mountain ridge.
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Iancylkowski, 2 months ago to nature It's so hard to ignore the Quiraing when you're on Skye. On our most recent stay on the island, we approached the Quiraing from two sides, seeking different vantage points of this magnificent landscape. 👍 #landscape #landscapephotography #nature #travel #spring #uk #britain #scotland #skye #isleofskye #quiraing his image unfolds a stunning highland scene bathed in the warm glow of the sun. A solitary, gnarled tree with bare branches stands in the foreground, its twisted form illuminated by a spotlight of sunlight that highlights its intricate silhouette. The tree's stark beauty contrasts with the vibrant, undulating landscape that surrounds it. Beyond the tree, a winding path cuts through the heather-covered hills, inviting the eye to journey through the scene. The path meanders towards a pair of distant peaks, which rise with commanding presence under a vast sky. The sun-kissed peaks and shadowed valleys create a dramatic interplay of light and texture, emphasizing the wild and untouched nature of the terrain. To the left, a tranquil loch nestles in the valley, its surface a mirror reflecting the soft hues of the sky. The scene is a celebration of the rugged splendor of the highlands, offering a sense of solitude and the enduring beauty of nature's landscapes. You are observing a rugged landscape featuring a dark, tranquil loch nestled at the base of a steep, formidable cliff face. The cliff is jagged and partially bathed in sunlight, accentuating its rough texture and the layers of rock. A gentle incline leads up to the cliff, blanketed with what seems to be a mixture of grass and heather, which possesses a reddish-brown tint suggestive of autumn or a parched season. In the foreground, there is a dense thicket of shrubs with complex branches, some festooned with leaves of a similar reddish-brown colour, imparting a sense of wildness to the scene. The play of light and shadow across the tableau creates a striking effect, with the warm sunlight contrasting against the cool darkness of the water and the shaded portions of the cliff. Imagine standing on a verdant hillside, looking across a breathtaking highland vista. Directly ahead, a prominent cliff face of weathered stone juts out, creating a stark silhouette against the sky. Beyond the cliff, a rolling landscape stretches out, dotted with two serene lochs reflecting the light of the sun. In the distance, majestic peaks rise gracefully, their slopes a mix of shadow and sunlit green, fading into a soft blue haze on the horizon. Overhead, a single dark cloud floats in an otherwise clear sky, casting a fleeting shadow over the dramatic, rugged scenery.
It's so hard to ignore the Quiraing when you're on Skye.
On our most recent stay on the island, we approached the Quiraing from two sides, seeking different vantage points of this magnificent landscape. 👍
#landscape #landscapephotography #nature #travel #spring #uk #britain #scotland #skye #isleofskye #quiraing
his image unfolds a stunning highland scene bathed in the warm glow of the sun. A solitary, gnarled tree with bare branches stands in the foreground, its twisted form illuminated by a spotlight of sunlight that highlights its intricate silhouette. The tree's stark beauty contrasts with the vibrant, undulating landscape that surrounds it. Beyond the tree, a winding path cuts through the heather-covered hills, inviting the eye to journey through the scene. The path meanders towards a pair of distant peaks, which rise with commanding presence under a vast sky. The sun-kissed peaks and shadowed valleys create a dramatic interplay of light and texture, emphasizing the wild and untouched nature of the terrain. To the left, a tranquil loch nestles in the valley, its surface a mirror reflecting the soft hues of the sky. The scene is a celebration of the rugged splendor of the highlands, offering a sense of solitude and the enduring beauty of nature's landscapes. You are observing a rugged landscape featuring a dark, tranquil loch nestled at the base of a steep, formidable cliff face. The cliff is jagged and partially bathed in sunlight, accentuating its rough texture and the layers of rock. A gentle incline leads up to the cliff, blanketed with what seems to be a mixture of grass and heather, which possesses a reddish-brown tint suggestive of autumn or a parched season. In the foreground, there is a dense thicket of shrubs with complex branches, some festooned with leaves of a similar reddish-brown colour, imparting a sense of wildness to the scene. The play of light and shadow across the tableau creates a striking effect, with the warm sunlight contrasting against the cool darkness of the water and the shaded portions of the cliff. Imagine standing on a verdant hillside, looking across a breathtaking highland vista. Directly ahead, a prominent cliff face of weathered stone juts out, creating a stark silhouette against the sky. Beyond the cliff, a rolling landscape stretches out, dotted with two serene lochs reflecting the light of the sun. In the distance, majestic peaks rise gracefully, their slopes a mix of shadow and sunlit green, fading into a soft blue haze on the horizon. Overhead, a single dark cloud floats in an otherwise clear sky, casting a fleeting shadow over the dramatic, rugged scenery.
JCheall, 9 months ago to Scotland 'The Quiraing, Skye’ Oil on canvas, 30x20”, 2007. I’d forgotten about this painting. An incredible landscape, to paint it is to abdicate reputation and be known as a mere fantasy artist. Available. #painting #Skye #Quiraing #Scotland #art #fineart image/png
'The Quiraing, Skye’ Oil on canvas, 30x20”, 2007. I’d forgotten about this painting. An incredible landscape, to paint it is to abdicate reputation and be known as a mere fantasy artist. Available. #painting #Skye #Quiraing #Scotland #art #fineart
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Anja, 11 months ago to Scotland Landschaft. Berge. Himmel. - Landscape. Mountains. Sky. #Schottland #Scotland #isleofskye #Quiraing #trotternish Walk: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/skye/quiraing.shtml
Landschaft. Berge. Himmel. - Landscape. Mountains. Sky. #Schottland #Scotland #isleofskye #Quiraing #trotternish
Walk: https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/skye/quiraing.shtml