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Still in mono mode! Rothesay Castle is unique among Scottish castles, both for its early date and for its circular form. It was built by Walter, 3rd High Steward (1204–41) as a bulwark against the Norwegians. In 1230 King Håkon IV of Norway sent a fleet to retake the Isle of Bute. The siege of Rothesay Castle lasted three days. The Castle was again taken by the Norse, this time under the personal command of Håkon IV, in 1263. The Stewarts took steps to prevent the castle falling into enemy hands ever again by adding four formidable projecting towers. After a turbulent history, the castle went into decline after the 15th century, and was eventually restored to its present appearance in the 19th century by the 3rd Marquess of Bute.
Taken the following day after my previous upload - on Christmas Day morning - and though it was at least fine, in the poor light I could only manage 1/8 second, hand-held, at ISO 400. The railings I had to poke the camera through to get the shot came in handy to help steady the camera!
Techie stuff – see Exif
Single Raw image processed in Adobe Camera Raw, tweaked in Photomatix Pro and Elements 6.
Thanks again to everyone for your votes & comments on my previous uploads, it really is appreciated and encouraging.
Trev
| Title: | Rothesay Castle |
| Username: | 
TrevBatWCC |
| Uploaded: | 2 Jan 2012 - 2:51 PM |
| Camera: | Nikon D3000  Check out Nikon Nation! |
| Lens: | Sigma 10-20mm EX |
| Recording media: | RAW (digital) |
| Date Taken: | 25 Dec 2011 - 11:25 AM |
| Tags: | Architecture, Black & white, Landscape / travel, Rothesay Castle, Scotland |
| Votes: | 38 |
Comments
Curious to have the canon pointing at the castle rather than away from it...
Grimly gritty, in a very Scottish way. I'm taking careful notes, you had an interesting itinerary!
Moira
Glad you didn't light the touch paper, Trev
. Fine composition with the canon in the f/g.
The railings came in handy to allow a shot at 1/8 sec.
Somehow with the subject matter and the rather dismal weather, the B and W presentation works really well.
Ronnie.
A good piece of work for a dull day. You always manage to bring out plenty of detail, in words as well as in your photographs!
Regards
Bill
Beautifully composed and taken image. Pin sharp and well processed. Takes us back to those "grey times". 
Johanna
Didn't recognise you in b&w, Trev.
Suits you, though. Very well chosen pov and an excellent crop to boot, young man.
Malc
Well Trevor I’m enjoying your “Mono Mode”, super image love the comp & processing.
David
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