Kilchurn Castle

This image was taken in front of Kilchurn Castle in Dalmally, Scotland. To get to this location, you can either drive or take the ScotRail and then walk about 1.5 miles to the castle. If you have a car, park in the Kilchurn Castle Car Park (56.407285, -5.017654) and then head southwest for this west-facing perspective of the structure. By ScotRail: - Closest station: Dalmally (via ScotRail Line) - Turn left on A85 - Head west once you've reached the parking lot Reference the GPS coordinates and you'll be able to find the exact spot where I stood to get this viewpoint. For more information, check out the castle's website: www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/kilchurn-castle-p859451

Capture the yellow-gold shades of the field in the summer months. For reference, I shot this in July. You can still visit Kilchurn Castle in the winter, but the field will be barren.

The soft late afternoon sun will produce similar lighting conditions.

To evoke a sense of symmetry, I tried to align myself with the center of the castle.

Make sure to take the photo from a lower perspective so you can photograph the field. Incorporating the plants will add a sense of depth, dimension and texture.

For a broader view of the castle, bring along a wide-angle lens. If you want to focus more on the architecture, a zoom lens will be the most helpful.

Directly south of the castle is the Kilchurn Castle Panorama Viewpoint on Kilchurn Grazings. It offers another perspective of the architecture and you'll also have a view of the water from here, too.

Check out Dalmally Golf Club if you fancy golfing.