This is so well composed, with the foreground - the line of trees to the left leading into and across the shot - echoing the shape of the mountain. I like the parallel diagonals and the division of earth and sky too, and as always the colours and light are spot on.

From a "correct" composition perspective, this is superb. I love the lines. In most respects, the colors are eye catching to say the least. The one thing that bothers me a little is the loss of detail in the dark trees. It's just a little too dark in the center foreground areas for me. But, who am I to squabble with The Master Of Light as I so fondly love to refer to you. Another master piece and a keeper.
Pat

Truly stunning Mick. I would so love to be able to do some walks in this wonderful countryside but will settle for your wonderful images. Sandi♥

What a pleasure for the eyes this is Mick. Such grandeur. It's like a layered cake. Each layer gets a little sweeter. The contrasting colors are awesome and the sheep seem to be sprinkled everywhere as if to add some seasoning to this pallete for the palet. Love it.

Tick

Seems to me that the Master Architect designed Scotland with a heaping portion of landscape beauty. No wonder you are often inspired to capture it in the most pleasing manner with exquisite artistry.

Fantastic patchwork of colours Mick, I'm glad you enjoyed your holiday, I am certainly enjoy your beautiful images:)

Excellent work pal!...Amazing colourations with god lines in here...Maybe selecting the trees..lighting them with levels would bring out some details in there!..

Nice work mate!

Mick, great lines and such good composure in this beautiful picture. Love the rich colours in this picture too, and no I haven't been to Scotland in answer to a previous question. I would love to go though, especially if I could get shots like this, brilliant work.

Paul

This is fantastic. I love the clouds in the sky, as well as the sheep on the ground. (I'm glad it's not the other way around.) Great colors bottom to top, front to back, side to side, in and out, through and through....OK, I'll stop. Just a great picture.

Jim

So much has been said and I can only add my praise for your work and admiration of this wonderful image. It is a top notch piece of work.

Our city of Dunedin was settled by the Scots and I can see why they felt so at home - some of the rolling hills countyside is very similar except we dont have those attractive hedgerows between the paddocks (sorry, fields :))

Absolutely gorgeous, am jealous that I cant see it in person, but this is almost as good.

great work Mick, you not only had an excellent holiday but also took some excellent shots!

Very nice landscape and colors,this is a very good and pleasant photo.

Mick, how many different colors are there in this fantastic capture? Another stunning one, sir!

It's so lush with life and vibrant colours. I love the great scope and the sprinkling of sheep all over. It's a fantastic image that makes me hopeful. :)

Scotland looks absolutely gorgeous on my notebook desktop. This is yet another treat for the eyes Mick. The farmland with it's vivid earthtones provides such a sharp contrast to the mountain and sky it almost looks as though there are two seperate images superimposed one upon the other. I tend to agree with Pat's comment about the loss of detail in the trees throughout the farmland ... a very minor point when considering the entire image. I might add you've captured a lovely sky blue in this posting. Bottom line my friend ... I'm in complete agreement with that C-index of 96 ... it's most deserved.

just amazing capture...great colors ...great view:)

Absolutely Fabulous capture in every way..Wonderful view..

Great shot Mike.

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Shazam!! What powerful piece of imagery!! Great layers of colours Mick!!

So...inviting!
Yes, I could go there for a walk, will you do the guiding?

~ I can't believe the beautiful colors on this shot!
Wonderful composition...all around great capture!
:)

This picture is wonderful! All of the colors are so pure and crisp. The lightness of the mountains makes a great touch.

How did I miss this one Mick?
Fantastic Image !
Your Shots are really Top Notch.
10+ on this one.

E J

I just stumbled across this and it is absolutely gorgeous! The colors are so beautiful and the clarity is fantastic! Saved in my faves!

Very nice shot! All the colors work so well together!

I've always loved the greenness of Scotland and Ireland, I especially love the 'rolling' hills there, thanks for the pic.