Ethereal Moments at Gruinard Bay: A Blend of History and Beauty

            From the Inverewe Gardens, our journey continued to Gruinard Bay, a particularly striking part of the region's coastline known for its scenic beauty and, surprisingly, its tranquil atmosphere. The bay features a mix of sandy beaches and rugged, rocky areas, with picturesque Gruinard Island just offshore enhancing the panoramic views. The bay gained some historical notoriety during World War II when Gruinard Island was used for biological warfare testing. It was only declared safe in the 1990s after extensive decontamination efforts, reminding us that even the most idyllic locations on this planet can have a hidden and surprising—or scary—history. I took several shots here, but I like the one with a shutter speed of almost one minute the most because it transforms the stunning scenery into something almost abstract, a composition of lines and soft pastel colors — Gruinard Bay, Wester Ross, Scottish Highlands, Scotland, UK
   

Taken in: UK / Scotland / Laide (show map)

Taken on: May 7, 2024

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Camera:	LEICA CAMERA AG LEICA SL2
Lens:	VARIO-ELMARIT-SL 1:2.8-4/24-90 ASPH.
Aperture:	f/11.0
Exposure Time:	20
Focal Length:	70mm
ISO:	50
Exposure Bias:	+0.6 EV
Flash:	Off, Did not fire
Exposure Program:	Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:	Center-weighted average
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop 25.6 (Macintosh)
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