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A miserable day here in The Fens so my mind wandered and started thinking about this year's trip to Scotland.
Taken on The Isle of Mull, but not uploaded before
The sunlight is struggling through the clouds and only the base of Cleat is illuminated by the diffused sunrise light. The low clouds are shrouding Druim an Ruma. In the foreground portions of Cnòc a Mhèrlich are also brightened by the diffused sunlight.
It was a fantastic morning watching the light from the Quiraing.
6 December 2017 edit: I'm honored that this image was selected for inclusion in Top Photos from the U.K. in 2017 gallery.
A memorable evening at Elgol where conditions were constantly changing as Storm Dennis barreled across the Isle of Skye. We were treated to ever changing conditions, including a rising tide, gale force winds, driving rain, hail pellets, snow, grey skies, broken clouds, flat light which was often quickly followed with moments of gorgeous golden hour light.
We were a merry band of 7 togs dashing about capturing as many images as we could, in conditions we had only dreamed of before. I flew from Minnesota to spend nearly a week with 5 friends/togs on a winter holiday on Skye. I even got the opportunity to meet and shoot with SkyeWeasel. This was the end of our first day on Skye, as I was walking back to the car in darkness I thought to myself how lucky I was!
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The Quiraing - Looking across the Trotternish Ridge and into the Quiraing with early morning light catching the slopes of the massive landslip that has formed this spectacular landscape.
Isle of Skye, Scottish Inner Hebrides
Explore #3 11/04/2023
Isle of Skye, Inner Hebrides, Scotland
in explore 31 March 2019 #17
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After dealing with an afternoon and early evening of rain showers around Elgol, it was a short drive to Sligachan hoping that might improve the weather. The clouds still shrouded the Cuillins, but the Red Hills were relatively clear as the golden hour began.
This wider view includes more of the dramatic sky, as the setting sun began to highlight the clouds above Marsco. On the far right of the image is the edge of the storm system that is continuing to drop rain on Elgol and the Cuillins, while the sun is out here at Sligachan. The foreground and Loch Caol are lit with the golden hour light, while right of center is the Allt Dearg House in front of Nead na h-lolaire. Marsco is just starting to be cloud capped with some evening light on it and the clouds above.
Horses on the beach at Isle of Muck Farms at the end of the road on the small island. From here you can see the Isle of Rum.
Muck is the smallest of four main islands in the Small Isles, part of the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It measures roughly 2.5 miles (4 km) east to west and has a population of around 30, mostly living near the harbour at Port Mòr. The other settlement on the island is the farm at Gallanach. The island's only road, about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long, connects the two.
Saint Moluag graveyard, Island of Lismore, Inner Hebrides,
Scotland.
Saint Moluag (Old Irish Mo-Luóc) (d. 592), founded a monastery on the island. It was a major centre of Christianity in Scotland, and the seat of the later medieval bishopric of Argyll or the Isles. To modern eyes it seems an isolated location for such a centre, but in an era when the fastest and most reliable transport was by water, Lismore was ideally situated.
The Diocese of Argyll was Scotland's most impoverished diocese, and the fourteenth century Cathedral was very modest in scale. Only the choir survives, in greatly altered form, the nave and western tower having been reduced to their foundations. The chief surviving medieval features are three doorways, one blocked, another originally the entrance through the pulpitum, a piscina and the triple-arched sedilia. Several late medieval grave slabs are preserved in the church or adjoining graveyard.
Explore #2 11/05/2022
Far west - Sunset at Neist Point, looking out across the Minch.
The narrow, rocky finger that is home to Neist Point lighthouse, is the furthest west you can travel in mainland UK without having to board a ferry. A location that’s hard to beat as one of the best places in the UK to witness sunset, especially so when decent conditions prevail as I was lucky enough to experience.
Isle of Skye, Scottish Inner Hebrides
The Cuillin
Isle of Skye
Scotland
08.04.2022 12:35 BST
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The Bealach na Bà is a curvy mountainous road located in the Applecross peninsula, Highland, Scotland. This twisting, single-track mountain road is the third highest road in Scotland rising up to 626 metres (2,054 ft) above the sea level. It's one of the most scenic drives in the world. The view shot in the background is looking back at the Isle of Skye and the waters of the Inner Sound and Loch Carron. The photograph does not give enough justice to the incredible height and surroundings of this amazing viewing point.
There's more to the Isle of Skye than visiting the "must see" locations with parking lots packed with tour buses and the crowds of people taking selfies to document they were there!
After making a turn off the main road, I traveled down a lonely winding gravel road arriving here . . . no other cars, no buses, no other people . . . just a few sheep, the peaceful sounds of the wind through the grasses and the rushing water over the rocks in Abhainn An Lethuillt with Sgurr a Mhadaidh Ruadh (Hill of the Red Fox) in the distance. A place and moment to relax and forget, if just for a moment, any problems or concerns.
Best wishes for 2021 to all . . .
A little blast of dawn colour in a vain attempt to stop my stream falling further into the depths of wonderful timeless creative mono.
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Elgol - Lawrence Cornell’s spiritual home.
I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear that Lawrence passed away, suddenly and unexpectedly, just a few days ago.
Lawrence was a well respected, engaging and inspirational member of our Flickr community and will be dearly missed by many. Although I never actually met Lawrence in person, I didn’t need to; his charismatic images spoke so well of his narrative, his love of photography and the locations he frequently visited. The banter we had between us, him frequently encouraging me to take ‘proper’ moody landscape images and me encouraging him to look to his more ‘reflective’ side, I valued immensely.
His passion for landscape photography was so evident in his images of Elgol, a location that was so dear to his heart and where his emotions spoke loudest.
I can’t think of a better tribute than an image of his beloved Elgol, with the iconic view looking towards the Cuillin across Loch Scavaig. An image that I took on my last visit to Skye, a location I persevered with having seen Lawrence’s emotive images over so many years.
Lawrence\'s photostream can be found here: lawrencecornellphotography
So long Lawrence, you will be missed. Thoughts and prayers with your family and close friends at this terribly sad time.
Elgol, Isle of Skye, Scottish Inner Hebrides
Explore #1 04/01/2023
After quickly silencing the early alarm, I took a look out the window, seeing favorable skies for a colourful sunrise, I was up and going. I tried to leave the house as quickly and quietly as possible . . . my wife when given the option had decided to sleep in, rather than getting up in the dark to go watch a sunrise . . . as I headed down the stairs I could hear her say, “that’s just stupid!”. I closed the door, fired up the car and quietly pull away from the house, flipped on the headlights for the short drive on empty roads . . . if the sheep resting or sleeping on the edge of the tarmac aren’t included. Parked the car, laced up the boots; grabbed the kit and made the quick walk on the path to today's location. I had previously scouted the location, so after setting up the tripod and camera I still had time to relax and enjoy the approaching sunrise, it was only 4:30AM.
As the dawn light began to break the horizon the clouds were the first to brighten and show the morning color, followed by the Trotternish Ridge. In this capture the sun highlights Cleat, Bioda Buidhe, Dun Dubh and the Trotternish Ridge down to Beinn Edra. The stone on the face of Dun Dubh seemed golden in the sunrise light. It’s all about the light . . . 15 minutes earlier the sun hadn’t risen . . . 15 minutes later the sun had risen enough the light had gone flat.
This view of the Trotternish Ridge is toward Bioda Buidhe and Cleat while between them in the distance is Beinn Edra. The two bodies of water in front of Cleat are Loch Cleat and Loch Leum na Luirginn. On the right is the Staffin-Uig road as it meanders up the ridge to the Quiraing parking area and before it continues on to Uig. On the horizon are the mountains of the Scottish mainland.
While others slept, I was enjoying the sunrise and capturing the moment. Some days it’s worth getting up at Stupid O’Clock . . . and this was one of those mornings! I hope you enjoy the resulting image.
Looking forward to a return to the ability to travel and not delving into the archives.
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It’s an early morning, as this is the end of May on Skye and sunrise is at the unreasonable hour of 4:30am, but at least looking out the window the skies look promising for a good sunrise today. My return to the scouted site from yesterday will be a solo trip as my better half has opted for more sleep rather than a retracing of yesterday’s route in the pre-dawn light. Off in the car, a quick drive on deserted roads (no one else is apparently up at stupid o’clock), disturb a few of the sheep laying on the edge of the tarmac of the Uig-Staffin road, park the car, lace up the boots, grab the kit and I’m off.
Retracing yesterday’s route to the shore of Loch Leum na Luirginn was uneventful, although I now realize boggy spots are not noticed as quickly in low light . . . note to self: use the head torch next time. Once at Loch Leum na Luirginn, I set up the tripod using a slightly different grouping of rocks a bit farther off shore for the foreground in this composition. The skies were relatively clear, but unfortunately there was a slight wind that was eliminating any reflections . . . “patience” . . . I kept muttering to myself . . . “maybe the winds will calm down as the sun rises”. With the remote shutter release in hand, I watched as the sunrise light began to illuminate Cleat and at the same time the winds died down and the ripples on Loch Leum na Luirginn widen out and the waters became virtually calm and the reflection became clear . . . CLICK!! This is the result . . .
Incidentally, when the winds finally became calm I was able to enjoy the moment with several hundred if not thousands of midges which rose up from nowhere to join me! Fortunately, I was prepared and packed a midge hood for just this occasion. Unfortunately, it was still in the suitcase at the house! Second note to self: pack midge hood in camera bag.
It was still a great morning out and I had the image and midge bites to prove it.
Linn Falls is a very picturesque setting in Morayshire Scotland. A very pleasant short walk alongside the Burn at Aberlour Whisky Distillery opens up to the setting of the waterfall at Linn Falls.
A beautiful Remembrance Cenotaph in the picturesque village of Shieldaiag right on the edge of Loch Torridon at the foot of the Torridon mountain range in North East Scotland.
Talisker Bay Isle Of Skye Scotland .
Gorgeous little bay this , tucked away in a corner of Skye a hidden gem , even the name Talisker sounds exotic . You have to park about one and halve miles away then hike it in .
When i first viewed it i thought is that it , feeling rather underwhelmed but once you get in to it it starts reveal it,s charms . The first thing that strikes you when you see it is that it has black sand , i know it sounds dreadful but it has delightful patterns of white sand running through it breaking up the black and creating interesting patterns and textures . I all so like the streams of water flowing through causing these channels of sand sculpts with snake skin water running through . No huge rock,s or any thing like that although there are some interesting round black ones on the far side that are with getting involved with . No fantastic sun set tonight but a very beautiful mixed colourful sky which helped to exsentuate the shapes . All together a great little bay one which i hope to visit again .
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One from a quick trip to Skye and instantly recognisable as the Skye Bridge. Having travelled over the bridge a few times I'd always meant to photograph it but never got round to it for various reasons.
Billy Currie done a very classy mono picture of this bridge recently which greatly impressed and inspired me, so much so the bridge was a priority this time.
A little bit treacherous on the rocks getting round the coast to this location and with an incoming tide I didn't want to hang around too long. Took a couple of long exposures and left, another 20 minutes and I'd probably have been stranded.
I initially processed this as mono and it has come out as I wanted but the subtle tones and blues of the colour appeals more today. I will post up the mono at a later date.
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Another view and angle of the wonderful Ben Nevis mountains this time outside the village of Muirsshealich heading toward Glennfinnan area. The water in the picture is the start of the beautiful Caledonian Canal which starts at Fort William and finishes at Inverness. The Canal is home to many beautiful Loch's and waterways including the very famous and stunning Loch Ness.
The canal runs some 60 miles (97 km) from northeast to southwest. Only one third of the entire length is man-made, the rest being formed by Loch Dochfour, Loch Ness, Loch Oich, and Loch Lochy.
A memorable evening at Elgol where conditions were constantly changing as Storm Dennis barreled across the Isle of Skye. We were treated to ever changing conditions, including a rising tide, gale force winds, driving rain, hail pellets, snow, grey skies, broken clouds, flat light which was often quickly followed with moments of gorgeous golden hour light.
We were a merry band of 7 togs dashing about capturing as many images as we could, in conditions we had only dreamed of before. For some reason, a majority of us eventually ended up at the JCB (Joe Cornish Boulder) . . . fortunately we all ‘played well’ together and sharp elbows were rarely needed. In the distance can be seen the snow capped Cuillins.
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I was spending a little time playing with my 70-200mm lens capturing some 'different' shots from my comfort zone. With monopod attached this gaggle of Greylag Geese came flying in to land in a nearby field and I had to lift camera, lens and monopod from the ground to get this shot. The mist, low cloud and The Quiraing framing the shot I just loved this silhouette image.
I'm not a wildlife photographer. On my trip to Skye I saw my first wild red squirrel, porpoise and golden eagle. All I managed to photograph was these geese and another shot of a hooded crow. Enjoy!