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"Shades of Led Zeppelin"


McAllen, US
          

On a recent trip to Northern Ireland we made it a point to make sure and visit the fantastic Giants Causeway in County Antrim. We spent the whole afternoon there and while a dramatic sunset was not to be had I was able to get this shot with the sun low bathing the polygonal tubes of basalt in warm light. The reference to Led Zeppelin in the subject line refers to the cover of their album "Houses of the Holy" where children are depicted climbing this surreal landscape.


Ernesto Santos
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mklass Gold Member Nikonian since 08th Dec 2006Thu 08-Nov-12 02:28 AM
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Great shot, Ernesto.

Aside from the lovely light and composition, your creative use of flare is perfect.

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Scotty45 Silver Member Nikonian since 20th Mar 2010Thu 08-Nov-12 10:12 AM
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Nice image Ernesto. It's hard to believe that this is a natural formation & not a manmade piece of artwork....Scotty.

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slothead Silver Member Nikonian since 12th Aug 2009Fri 09-Nov-12 11:53 AM
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Frederick, US
          

Great image Ernesto. I'm with Scotty in that it looks so "man-made". I can just envision a sci-fi book coming out explaining its creation - like the myths of old that create a story to fit the environment.

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tekneektom Gold Member Nikonian since 18th Nov 2011Fri 09-Nov-12 02:29 PM
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Wonderful Image. Makes me want to be there!

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esantos Moderator Nikonians Resources Writer. Recognized for his outstanding reviews on printers and printing articles. Awarded for his high level of expertise in various areas, including Landscape Photography Awarded for his extraordinary accomplishments in Landscape Photography. His work has been exhibited at the Smithsonian. Nikonian since 10th Nov 2002Fri 09-Nov-12 02:36 PM
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McAllen, US
          

Thanks everyone for the kind comments.

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McAllen, US
          

Tom,

There is actually a well known Irish legend about this place concerning the giant Finn MacCool. I don't know the story in detail so here is a link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant%27s_Causeway

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jdroach Platinum Member Nikonian since 21st Mar 2009Fri 09-Nov-12 03:58 PM
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A very captivating scene.

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klrbee25 Silver Member Nikonian since 03rd Jun 2006Sat 10-Nov-12 08:50 PM
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It's a great coincidence that the flare shape mimics the basalt tops!

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Skattelite Silver Member Nikonian since 17th May 2006Sun 11-Nov-12 07:00 AM
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Perth, AU
          

The soft light and shadows it casts give this an almost painterly effect, Ernesto. The golden columns are quite something.
When I was there it was bleak, windy and a big swell was washing over them - quite the contrast to this.
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#10. "RE: Shades of Led Zeppelin"
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McAllen, US
          

Thanks JD!

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#11. "RE: Shades of Led Zeppelin"
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McAllen, US
          

Hi Alex,

Yes, I noticed that well after I reviewed this shot, a fortuitous coincidence indeed!

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#12. "RE: Shades of Led Zeppelin"
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McAllen, US
          

Scott,

Thanks for the kind comments. The three weeks we spent in Ireland and Scotland was a mix of great weather and really bad weather. I know what you mean, in that part of the world the weather can be very dodgy at times - but it is absolutely beautiful nonetheless.

Ernesto Santos
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