Ben Klibreck
Ben Klibreck and Loch Naver
Watercolour
16 x 26 cm
Watercolour
16 x 26 cm
Ben Klibreck is the second most northerly mountain on the Munro list. It stands in a fairly isolated position, so although I don't think it's a very interesting mountain to climb, it does have tremendous views.
Ben Hee from Ben Klibreck
Ben Loyal from Ben Klibreck
The last time I was there, when I got close to the summit, I came across a ptarmigan. She was looking very agitated and appeared to be trying to distract me away from a nest.
Ptarmigan on Ben Klibreck
Why are all those little bumps called Ben? Btw. have you any discomfort of the ash-clouds form Island?
ReplyDeleteLike your work especially the clouding summit, marvelous.
sorry Iceland that is, ...
ReplyDeleteBecause Ben was the first one to climb them! :-D
ReplyDeleteActually, 'Beinn' is Scottish Gaelic for 'Mountain' = 'Ben' in English.
No we didn't see any of the ash cloud here. I was looking forward to a spectacular sunset, but no luck.
Hi Keith you have successfully painted the low cloud over the mountain top so well that it reminded me of the work of James Fletcher Watson.
ReplyDeleteLovely painting in earth tones. We had sleet today in Moray! I hope it is better with you.
Hi again Keith!... Everyone has already noted how well that you depicted the cloud shadow on the summit! I love your running commentary and photo suppliments... gives a real feel for the terrain!
ReplyDeleteNo ash here yet.... BUT! It snowed like the blazes... whiteout conditions when I awoke yesterday. Didn't stay however... but VERY unseasonably cold again today... and very windy!Can't get rid of that W Guy! HAHA!! Maybe another snow scene possible after all!Stay tuned! HAHA!
Good Painting and climbing!
Warm regards,
Bruce
Hi Caroline. Yes it was James Fletcher Watson's technique I was using there: It's very good for that effect.
ReplyDeleteWe had sleet here as well and, although it's sunny today, it's still cold. It looks like spring with all the lambs and flowers, but it doesn't feel like it!
Hi Bruce. Glad you liked the piece.
ReplyDeleteI hope none of that white stuff is coming this way, it's cold enough here already!
another great mountain another great painting keith
ReplyDeleteso good how you get down to the essence
[quote]Because Ben was the first one to climb them! :-D
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And does this mean that Loch is the first one that to swim in those lakes?
Thanks Rob.
ReplyDeleteCould be right René. :-)
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