This is the Fairy Pools on Isle of Skye in Scotland: serene, crystal clear and surrounded by the mighty Cuillin Mountains that hang over the landscape like dark sentinels. The clouds roll slowly over the mountain tops, while below, the water quietly makes its way through the rocks. The contrast between the threatening sky and the crystal clear, almost turquoise water makes this a magical Scottish moment.
The slow shutter speed gives the waterfall its silky smooth flow, making the water seem to float, an almost meditative effect that instantly brings calm to any space. You feel the coolness of the mountain air, the silence of the valley, the pure primal power of the Highlands. This is a place where you get quiet for a moment, where nature tells the story.
As an artwork on the wall, this picture brings a unique combination of tranquillity, depth and adventure into your home. Perfect for lovers of rugged landscapes, Scottish mysticism and pure nature photography. Whether you hang it in the living room, in an office or just in the bedroom, this image invites you to look again and again and dream along to the wilderness of Skye.
Krijn van der Giessen is a passionate photographer with a love for nature & wildlife photography. All pictures of animals are taken in the wild, where animals live in their natural environment.
All photos are taken with the Canon 5d iii or iv and professional L lenses, which..
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