David Stout, EPSA, EFIAP
January 2026 - Rocks of Lindisfarne
About the Image(s)
A sixty mile drive from my home is the island of Lindisfarne - sometimes called Holy Island as it is the birthplace of Christianity in Great Britain. Linked to the mainland via a tidal causeway, I prefer to cross on an incoming tide and stay until the tide ebbs, this means there are very few people wandering into my seascapes!
Because of the christian history the Vikings often raided, so fortifications were built such as that featured in my photograph. A low viewpoint with the shoreline serving as a lead in from the left side of my composition, taken on a crisp December - 2025 morning under (unfortunately) an almost cloudless sky.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindisfarne
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7 comments posted
Great composition, David, as not only does the shoreline lead the eye to the fort, but the fence line does as well. Even though you had a cloudless sky, at least it was clear and not overcast, giving a nice blue background to the fortress. As usual, the image is crisp and the lighting is really enhances the contrast and definition of the rocks. Very nice! Posted: 01/12/2026 09:19:13
I'm fine with the mostly blue sky that complements the water. The fence takes my eye to the fort. The rocks are very sharp and add texture to the image. The composition and light are just right. A great travel image! Posted: 01/18/2026 16:27:16
Another great composition with good light. We can't always control the skies but you avoided tourists:-). I really like the foreground rocks and your multiple leading lines. Well done. Posted: 01/20/2026 09:15:54
I love the texture in your image, the sharp rocks, the fence, and rock wall and finally the castle or whatever it is at the top. The image has alot of depth, is sharp as usual and has great lighting.
Posted: 01/29/2026 10:57:45
Posted: 01/29/2026 10:57:45
I like your compositions with the foreground rocks, and water, the structure at the top, and the path leading across the image. Is there a shrine inside those fortifications? Posted: 01/29/2026 11:52:18
Sukumar - there is no shrine in Lindisfarne castle, the island is also known as "Holy Island" due to Saints Cuthbert and Aidan forming the cradle of British (English) christianity and building a Priory (religious retreat) on the island. Attached is the statue of St. Aidan.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindisfarne Posted: 01/29/2026 16:17:12
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lindisfarne Posted: 01/29/2026 16:17:12
And the (ruined by Vikings) Priory. Posted: 01/29/2026 16:25:04