tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post607449934047944851..comments2024-03-20T18:13:07.791-07:00Comments on LOCH NESS MONSTER: A Sighting From 2006Glasgow Boyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-84124344982314726942017-09-27T06:01:06.994-07:002017-09-27T06:01:06.994-07:00It certainly seems as if that might be the case, a...It certainly seems as if that might be the case, although the evidence is in the photo. Who can tell with the scant amount of information? Although I do think Roland has done his best within the constraints set down.Martin Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590190801760284564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-10684666630822238972017-09-02T03:29:37.622-07:002017-09-02T03:29:37.622-07:00I'm sorry to say that this story doesn't h...I'm sorry to say that this story doesn't have the ring of truth about it. The feeling I get from reading it is that it's a made up story. Someone is trying to generate a mystery within a mystery it appears to me. I've seen this being discussed on another forum and everything about it just doesn't feel right.Will Soutarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02005247829328136516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-20982189180745878482017-07-25T06:53:53.699-07:002017-07-25T06:53:53.699-07:00Why did they not publish it at the time? On what p...Why did they not publish it at the time? On what planet would two young adults not realise in 2006 that an intriguing picture of the Loch Ness Monster would be of value? Why does he now consider it so? That combined with the cloak and dagger issues surrounding it and the fact he choses not to release it are very suspicious. However, you have been lucky enough to see it. Do you think it's a clincher photo Roland in that it could prove the monster's existence? If so you should do all in your power to push for its release. Kyle Tittertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07575714238450998417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-82925087820185102372017-06-09T10:27:42.373-07:002017-06-09T10:27:42.373-07:00The photo may/could also be reproduced under '...The photo may/could also be reproduced under 'Fare Use'on the internet the link for interpretation.......<br /><br />http://fairuse.stanford.edu/overview/fair-use/what-is-fair-use/<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07597806703469532486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-15254671497591111652017-06-09T08:46:50.660-07:002017-06-09T08:46:50.660-07:00Yes, it could just stay within cryptid circles wit...Yes, it could just stay within cryptid circles with no harm to the person, but I doubt that would be a big enough assurance. <br />Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-39317098164310651022017-06-09T08:45:21.616-07:002017-06-09T08:45:21.616-07:00I don't think the object is doing any record a...I don't think the object is doing any record animal speeds. I did a reccy of the area back in April (hence the jacobite picture). Presumably, the foliage hsa increased in the last 11 years, though the area in front of the clansman has undergone a bit of a facelift.<br /><br />But, yes, a lot of the road side is blocked by trees/bushes. A clear view of the loch with no high trees would be required for this photo.<br /> Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-4532257685020727432017-06-09T08:41:35.240-07:002017-06-09T08:41:35.240-07:00I fished around for opinions on water disturbance ...I fished around for opinions on water disturbance size versus speed and a possible speed for the object is 7-8 knots, which is not actually speedboat velocity. Without knowing the camera setup, not much more can be said.Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-47865792296330608822017-06-09T06:21:38.990-07:002017-06-09T06:21:38.990-07:00Just release the image already, no name attached w...Just release the image already, no name attached will keep this mystery man a mystery but we could see for ourselves what this new photo is all about.<br /><br />Chances are it won't generate much interest anyway, it sounds like another blurred distant possible sighting. <br />If you had not already Seen it Roland I would dismiss this altogether as anything evidence.Jordan Newhouse Artworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106532852180727936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-70850640645968845222017-06-08T11:03:33.755-07:002017-06-08T11:03:33.755-07:00I think Roland was correct in assuming that the su...I think Roland was correct in assuming that the supposed animal was blurred due to motion, since the landscape was in focus. In my experience, the vast majority of 'point and shoot' cameras give very little in the way of semi-automatic or manual modes, and therefore the chances are that this was a fully automatic shot. How the camera chose the speed and aperture is anyone's guess, but if the camera was on an automatic 'landscape' type mode (certainly possible if you're travelling through the Highlands), shutter speed would not be of primary concern. I've never used automatic modes myself, but according to the website Digital Photography School, landscape mode is taken to mean the following: <br /><br />'This mode is almost the exact opposite of portrait mode in that it sets the camera up with a small aperture (large number) to make sure as much of the scene you’re photographing will be in focus as possible (ie it give you a large depth of field). It’s therefore ideal for capturing shots of wide scenes, particularly those with points of interest at different distances from the camera. At times your camera might also select a slower shutter speed in this mode (to compensate for the small aperture) so you might want to consider a tripod or other method of ensuring your camera is still.'Martin Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590190801760284564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-33307821578717817792017-06-08T05:11:07.470-07:002017-06-08T05:11:07.470-07:00I understand the witness's reluctance to publi...I understand the witness's reluctance to publish the picture since the copyright belongs to his ex-girl-friend who took the picture and whom he is no longer on good terms with. Copyright might be financially important if this ends up being one of the iconic Nessie photos and widely reproduced. Moral, try to stay on good terms with your ex!David Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13590531184544289491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-42860393063417041882017-06-08T04:14:01.269-07:002017-06-08T04:14:01.269-07:00I was thinking the same with regards the blur John...I was thinking the same with regards the blur John, but it is possible that the camera on automatic picked a small aperture to get everything in focus. Dull evening in early spring at a high latitude, it might just be enough.Martin Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590190801760284564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-13884933291060477152017-06-08T02:49:47.524-07:002017-06-08T02:49:47.524-07:00I agree. I hope he reconsiders because if his nam...I agree. I hope he reconsiders because if his name is not mentioned i cant see how he would get riducled. It would be great to see it.GEZZAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093032226034742612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-12618645208276690502017-06-07T18:30:50.296-07:002017-06-07T18:30:50.296-07:00I hope your witnesses reconsider their decision to...I hope your witnesses reconsider their decision to withhold the image - at least let the photo out without their names attached. We do not need another Taylor film scenario...hopkarmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721458738337150295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-71075472512708500502017-06-07T18:24:30.927-07:002017-06-07T18:24:30.927-07:00Are you doubting that Roland saw the photo, Matyas...Are you doubting that Roland saw the photo, Matyas? I may not always agree with his conclusions, but if Roland says he has seen the photo I have no doubt it happened...<br />hopkarmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721458738337150295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-46821470898473845982017-06-07T09:50:53.312-07:002017-06-07T09:50:53.312-07:00It's entirely possible for daytime shots to co...It's entirely possible for daytime shots to come out blurred if the camera has failed to focus properly on the object in question (easy to do if it's small in the frame) or if it's moving too fast for the camera's selected shutterspeed. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17962234280194617941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-9549633698438002712017-06-06T13:37:29.896-07:002017-06-06T13:37:29.896-07:00It will degrade the quality, depending on angle of...It will degrade the quality, depending on angle of light and window cleanliness. As Roland says, the landscape appears sharp whereas the animal is blurry. This does suggest that the blur is as a result of subject movement. Depending on the factors I outlined above, it could suggest a lot of movement. Without having the numbers it's hard to make a judgement, but motion blur is a factor of the shutter speed dropping below an acceptable value to freeze movement.The fact that the animal appears to be quite blurred (and at a distance) means that it must be moving at a considerable pace. An overcast late afternoon in March would also lead to reasonably low lighting conditions, and given the camera is 'vintage' digital, it maybe wasn't the best. I would love to see the exif data myself. It would then be possible to try to recreate the settings in camera and photograph an object of known speed i.e. a boat, and then possibly ascertain the speed of the animal. I hope this image can see the light of day, and I'm glad it has at least been made open to Roland's professional judgement.Martin Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590190801760284564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-32892498172642693982017-06-06T11:53:45.046-07:002017-06-06T11:53:45.046-07:00Would the taking of the picture through glass have...Would the taking of the picture through glass have any effect regarding the sharpness of the object in question? I have had some success in taking pictures that turn out slightly blurred in places when photographed through glass :-)Pete (original)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06459779390993994285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-21716887685846391602017-06-06T07:43:49.064-07:002017-06-06T07:43:49.064-07:00booooooo pics or it didn't happenbooooooo pics or it didn't happenMatyashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05155706126599362297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-21751887697359212842017-06-06T05:48:12.855-07:002017-06-06T05:48:12.855-07:00It's interesting that the object is blurred du...It's interesting that the object is blurred during a daytime shot. It would need to have been moving pretty fast. Although without knowing the distance to subject, focal length and aperture, it's impossible to guess. Most objects at a distance from the observer move relatively slowly across a field of view, and therefore be captured as a reasonably sharp object. Can I ask, was all (or most) of the shot in focus? And did it take in a wide vista or was the creature reasonably close up?Martin Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590190801760284564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-75075072619566686612017-06-06T03:42:24.266-07:002017-06-06T03:42:24.266-07:00Good 2 hear of a sighting along with a photograph....Good 2 hear of a sighting along with a photograph. Reading the story it sounds very realistic as he admits to having a drink were i think if it was a story made up 2 fool people he would not say they had bin drinking. It sounds an honest story 2 me. Its a pity we could not view the photograph Roland but respect your decision not 2 show it.GEZZAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09093032226034742612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-87266956910251776832017-06-06T03:25:46.074-07:002017-06-06T03:25:46.074-07:00Thanks, I am sure there are a few out there.
Thanks, I am sure there are a few out there.<br />Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-91785562635030564672017-06-06T03:25:10.311-07:002017-06-06T03:25:10.311-07:00The photo is not available for public viewing beca...The photo is not available for public viewing because the person does not own the copyright.<br />Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-20110400818591987942017-06-06T03:23:58.530-07:002017-06-06T03:23:58.530-07:00It wasn't exactly a chance missed, there is a ...It wasn't exactly a chance missed, there is a photograph.<br />Glasgow Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597014995112568086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-80354650418706287742017-06-05T17:39:09.183-07:002017-06-05T17:39:09.183-07:00How many secret photographs and videos could exist...How many secret photographs and videos could exist by now is interesting. Most people would not want to be labelled as crackpots or kooks, the attention may be unwanted for many. The first thing people do often is doubt or criticize.<br /><br />Just look at how mainstream media portrays the LNM.....now imagine social media. That is a lot of verbal abuse in many cases, enough to give much people doubts about going public with anything Nessie.<br /><br />Yet there could be a clear image out there, someone considering releasing a strong piece of evidence. Let's hope they find this blog.Jordan Newhouse Artworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11106532852180727936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-358999656752738469.post-84052534701376288082017-06-05T15:50:11.489-07:002017-06-05T15:50:11.489-07:00I'm confused; all I see in this article is a s...I'm confused; all I see in this article is a sketch at the top then a photo of a boat with a wake, but no picture of a supposed creature. Olrikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519546544726111480noreply@blogger.com