Some from Scotland

I took zillions of photos, but my success rate seems remarkably low, even by my standards.
However, here are some of the shots I'm happiest with. I'll spread them over a few posts as they are different in style. C&C as always

Arbroath Smokies.
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Dovecot Abstract
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Now for a couple of Pipers

Off duty Dragoon Drum Major
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Village piper at a small Highland gathering
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Piobaireachd
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Landscapes

Lochard
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Kilmahog
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View over Callander
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Welcome back - there are some beaut shots here Fr Ted - the smokies, the three musicians, and the first of the landscapes too.

Nice shots. As a native of Arbroath I am pleased to see that they are still making smokies in the traditional way.

Archie

Thanks for that. And the smokies tasted as good as they looked.

Interesting that you chose that shot. I still can't decide if the foreground is just a tad too dark.

I think the two monochrome shot are very interesting, especially the smokies. The texture, light and detail just describe the inky black contents perfectly, my taste buds are twitching just looking at them.

Graham

I was going to say something very similar.

The silhouette works for me as a frame Fr Ted - while there's some CA on the branch outlines, it's cureable.

The two black and whites are excellent, particularly the Abroath smokies. I can almost smell them. Yummy.
Of the three pipers I like No. 2 most, its an excellent portrait with classy bokeh.
The landscapes are a mixed bunch. The first, with the tree framing Lochard is the most succesful for me. The other two seem a bit empty, I find myself looking for a point of interest in the distance.
David

Some nice shots there Ted, as for your others I wouldn't worry about the lack of quality shots when you go on holiday, unless your specifically going to take photos you cant really give it your full concentration.

Just be content with the fact that given your experience your holiday snaps will still be 100 times better than those of Joe Bloggs, and of course you can still be lucky and come up with a winner or two.

First two very much to my taste. Nice work.

Thanks guys. I'm pleased you like them.
ANd I take on board what you say, David, regarding having a distinct point of focus.

I like the mono shots too. In fact, I like the Arbroath smokies shot very much. I would go as far as saying it's one of the very best images I have seen on here.

Like most of everyone else- I really like the first two B/W shots. The last is also a beautiful view as well, and well taken!

Regards