This photo was taken in Elgol, on the Isle of Skye, off the west coast of Scotland. The sea is perfectly calm, transforming the water into a reflective surface that mirrors the mountains and sky. The Cuillin Mountains rise with silent authority, as if observing the landscape. Rocks in the foreground anchor the scene, asserting a material presence amidst the optical illusion. Light moves gently across the clouds, shaping the color without disturbing the surface below. The image captures a rare moment of balance, when the wind stops, and the sea holds its breath.
We recommend visiting our "Places to Remember/Isle of Skye" gallery, where we share details of our visits in 2012 and 2014 to the Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides.

* August 11, 2012
* Elgol, Isle of Skye
* GPS: 57.156500, -6.130833
* From the series: Spirit of Water — Seascape
* Also posted at:
Rebuilding Memories — Landscape and Nature
Places to Remember - Isle of Skye
* Object number: #67.SCT-SWS.2012
* Nikon D800, 24-70/2.8 • Iso 100 • 24mm • f/22 • 1sec
* Photograph. 70×50 cm. Ed. 1/12 + 3 AP
* Print on Hahnemühle Glossy Fine-Art Baryta, 325 g/m²