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Chris C
Chris Apr 5, 2013 20:32:34
Replying to Mustard

Tyrebagger, Whitehills & East Aquhorthies all reward getting up early.

Cothiemuir is worth a visit but is difficult to photograph due to being surrounded by trees. Wide angle and remote flashes could be good though. Loudon Wood has more sky available but if you don't use it already I'd recommend the app 'The Photographers Ephemeris' to see where the sun (or moon) is going to be.

Berrybrae is lovely and Bourtie has an epic view across to Bennachie. South Ythsie is something different and Sunhoney as lovely as it sounds.

I keep returning to East Aquhorthies though. It gives good sunset too:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/autofocused/7902495098/in/set-72157601020364419/

G GLADMAN
GLADMAN Apr 6, 2013 16:13:01
Replying to Chris

Chris wrote:
Tyrebagger, Whitehills & East Aquhorthies all reward getting up early.

Cothiemuir is worth a visit but is difficult to photograph due to being surrounded by trees. Wide angle and remote flashes could be good though. Loudon Wood has more sky available but if you don't use it already I'd recommend the app 'The Photographers Ephemeris' to see where the sun (or moon) is going to be.

Berrybrae is lovely and Bourtie has an epic view across to Bennachie. South Ythsie is something different and Sunhoney as lovely as it sounds.

I keep returning to East Aquhorthies though. It gives good sunset too:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/autofocused/7902495098/in/set-72157601020364419/

You're right about photographing Cothiemuir, Chris. Two attempts and still not really happy I got the vibe anywhere but in my head.

Agree re Sunhoney and the wonderful South Ythsie; would also add Shieldon, Clune Hill, the Raedykes ring cairn and the Auchquhorthies. To be honest just scratching the surface.

M Mustard
Mustard Apr 6, 2013 18:32:00
Replying to Chris

Chris wrote:
Cothiemuir is worth a visit but is difficult to photograph due to being surrounded by trees. Wide angle and remote flashes could be good though. Loudon Wood has more sky available but if you don't use it already I'd recommend the app 'The Photographers Ephemeris' to see where the sun (or moon) is going to be.
I'll be chucking a couple of radio triggered flash guns in the bag. I figure worst case scenario, I can do some late-evening or night-time photography to free me from weather constraints if the sun doesn't shine.

That app is spectacular! I looked for something similar a few years ago, but either it wasn't around then or I didn't find it. That'll be incredibly useful for photographing abbeys and castles at the right time/times of day. Thanks for the tip!