Shieldon stone circle. An elevated panoramic picture created with a camera mounted on a raised monopod.
Image credit: Les Hamilton
Shieldon stone circle. An elevated panoramic picture created with a camera mounted on a raised monopod.
Fantastic photo Les. The extra height you get using the monopod really helps show off the circle well.
Yes it does. Many of the circles sit in locations where there is just no higher ground from which to view them. Holding the camera aloft with the monopod produces some surprisingly good results (and some dud shots because targeting precisely is a bit of a lottery).
After reading your notes for Cairnfauld last year I was inspired to give it a go. Took a few photos at Binghill with my camera aloft, attached to my walking pole using a gorillapod. Results not great but it was fun trying.
These elevated shots are great, nice to see some sunshine too.