Old Man of Storr
23 worksFirst upload: Nov 2016Peak: 2023Last 12 months: 5
📝 Description
These images depict the Old Man of Storr, a prominent basalt rock formation on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. Photographers are drawn to the site for its jagged vertical pinnacles that contrast sharply with the surrounding rolling green hills and distant water. The collection demonstrates different lighting conditions, ranging from bright midday sun to the warm glow of sunrise and overcast skies. Each perspective highlights the unique geological structure against the expansive coastal backdrop. The group is united by this specific landmark as the central focal point.
How to shoot it
📍 Where to shoot
Outdoor shoot on the northeast coast of the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Subject: The Old Man of Storr rock formation rising above hilly terrain.
🧭 How to get there
Dawn shooting requires a one-hour uphill hike in the dark with flashlights. Travel time to the location is significant, so plan accordingly.
🕐 Time of day
Most shot between 8:00 and 11:00 (50% of frames)
Based on 14 frames with camera data. Camera clock time; the time zone is unknown.
Best times are morning (6–9 AM) and evening (5 PM), confirmed by frame statistics. Dawn light is highly valued for dramatic rock illumination.
🗓️ Season
Most shot in: October, August, September
Based on 14 frames with camera data
Peak photographer activity occurs in October (6 frames), followed by August and September. These months offer varied lighting from overcast to clear skies.
🎒 Gear
Wide-angle lens (median 35 mm, down to 24 mm) to capture scale. A tripod is essential for long exposures in low dawn/dusk light.
Cameras and lenses the authors used (10)
Canon EOS 6D Mark II 2Nikon Z6_2 2Nikon D600 1Leica LEICA SL (Typ 601) 1Nikon D810 1AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED 2Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM 2Schneider Kreuznach LS 35mm LS f/3.5 1FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS 1XF10-24mm F4 R OIS 1
🧳 What to bring
Flashlight for dark ascent, warm clothing, waterproof shoes, rain cover for gear, spare batteries (cold drains them), water, and food.
⚙️ Settings
Shutter 1/30 (1/1250 – 0.5 s)Aperture f/9 (f/1.7 – f/14)ISO 100 (50 – 220)Focal length 35 mm (7 – 52)
Based on 13 frames with camera data. Median and 10-90% range across the idea frames.
Key parameter: aperture f/9 for maximum landscape sharpness. ISO 100 for clean images, shutter speed from 1/30 s to long exposures.
⚠️ Good to know
Terrain features uneven ground with slippery rocks and grass; high fall risk during dark or wet ascents. The Isle of Skye has unpredictable weather, so clouds can quickly obscure the subject.
📈 How the idea developed
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✅ How to repeat it
- Use a polarizing filter to enhance sky color saturation and reduce reflections on wet rocks.
- Shoot in RAW to preserve shadow details in the rocks under contrasting dawn light.
✨ Interesting facts
- 🏆 How the best frame was shot: DJI FC7303, 1/60, f/2.8, ISO 100, 5 mm
- 🔇 93% of frames were shot at ISO 400 or lower: almost no noise, any modern camera will do
- 📐 95% of frames are landscape orientation
- 🥇 1 works reached the finals. Best contest: Aerial photography of wildlife 2024
- 👤 Most frequent authors: Mihail Fridljand 2Baliasov Egor 2Michael Epel 2Alexey Fedorov 2
- 🌍 Authors by country: 🇷🇺 RU 6🇬🇧 GB 5🇮🇱 IL 4🇩🇪 DE 2🇱🇹 LT 1
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