On the western side of Loch Ness in Scotland near the town of Drumnadrochit is a castle ruin called Urquhart. It offers great views of the Loch Ness especially in a northern direction. Because of this location, the site has been turned into a park with a visitor centre. It is a major tourist attraction with many visitors. The photo gives an overview of the main part of the site, with a lovely field of daisy flowers in the foreground. The photo was taken in early June. At that time, advance entry and parking is highly recommended. Incidentally, Drumnadrochit is also a nice little town to visit. Nessie we did not see...
Landscapes and townscapes are my favourite subjects. I search for beauty in the image; that can come from any of the compositional elements such as lines, shapes, rhythms, light/dark, colour combinations. For me a photograph is successful, when I can hang it on the wall.. Read more…