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Mirror Lake was a mining site in the 1900s, the lake was formed when a cave roof collapsed and formed a sinkhole which was fill by water in due time.
Alyth is a town in Perth and Kinross, Scotland.
The Burn of Alyth runs through the town with footbridges criss-crossing it.
The trail to the Lower Calf Creek Falls follows the Lower Calf Creek through the canyon it has carved over eons. It sometimes widens out only to close up again and the desert varnish is ever present on the canyon walls. In some places it contrasts well with the fresh green of the April springtime.
All this is in the Grand Staircase Escalante, Utah of course.
Nikkor 43-86mm f 3.5
The jagged summit of Stac Pollaidh.
I had every intention of walking to the summit but 60-70mph winds during Storm Kathleen meant it wasn't safe to do so.
(That's my excuse anyway LOL)
Castlerigg Stone Circle with Blencathra beyond.
The Stone Circle is located near Keswick in the Lake District, Cumbria.
It is believed to have been constructed around 3200 BC, and although its original purpose remains largely unknown, possible uses include a trading post, meeting place, a religious site or an astronomical observatory.
The A93 and Braemar from the Cromlins Viewpoint.
Braemar is located at the heart of the UK’s largest National Park in the Cairngorms.
It is a popular destination for walking, snowsports, wildlife watching, visiting Balmoral Castle, a whisky distillery tour or attending the famous Braemar Gathering,
I had started my morning run when I saw all that glitter on the grasses and the Chamisa. So I ran right back to the house to get my camera and started to work the scene. After about a week of rain the atmosphere was laden with moisture and it clung to all the delicate grasses and twigs. Glorious light filtered through the completely still air and made all the water drops sparkle. I really enjoyed that morning and after I was done I still went on my run.
I shot most of it handheld.
Shot with a vintage Pentax smc 50mm f 1:1.4 at f 1.4
I came across this rickety bridge while out for a walk.
It spans the Glenbeg Burn and I think it is still in use
Amid the misty embrace of Cameron Highlands, this striking bird perches on a moss-laden branch, a silent sentinel of its pristine montane forest habitat. The rich biodiversity of this region provides a sanctuary for countless species, showcasing the delicate balance of nature in this cool highland ecosystem. A true gem of Malaysia's natural heritage.
Mither Tap from one of the tors on Little John's Length.
"BENNACHIE FOKELORE"
The two small tors are known as Little John’s Length, but this John, or Jock, was a giant, and this was his bed.
Jock o’ Bennachie was one of the ancient inhabitants of Aberdeenshire who had retreated to the top of the hill when new tribes were moving in.
But Jock was not alone, there were other giants living on the hills of Donside, including his great rival in love, Jock o’Noth, who lived on Tap o’Noth, the hill above the village of Rhynie.
Winter has arrived in New Mexico. Recent snowstorms had dumped a fair amount of snow in the higher elevations, as evidenced by the snow cover down to the foothills of the Jemez mountains. The bulk of the Jemez is obscured by that big fog bank that kept hanging around. In my opinion, the best light happens when when a storm is on its way out and the clouds break up. If you look carefully, you can make out the water tower of the Cochiti pueblo and parts of the Cochiti reservoir dam.
Following the path around Glencoe Lochan with the summit of the Pap of Glencoe showing above the Autumn woodland.
The River Dee as it flows past Invercauld House.
Located near Braemar on Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Invercauld Estate covers approximately 95,000 acres of the Cairngorms National Park.
I had noticed this spectacular sunset one February evening and quickly needed a foreground for it. Stepping out onto my deck the tree was the obvious choice.
Now, this Piñon tree was already mostly dead with only a few live branches on it any more. It was always leaning a little bit and tried to compensate by arching the upper branches backwards to keep balance. Then about two weeks after I made this image a strong westwind was blowing through the area and I saw that it was leaning a little more. A few weeks after that another windy day did it in. I came home and found it on the ground. At this point I had no other choice than to cut it up for firewood. I was a little sad because it had been my companion for more than thirty years and I will surely think of it and thank it when it keeps me warm next winter.
So to me this is not just another sunset shot.
We live in what I call an old growth Piñon forest. There are some spectacularly big Piñons around here, a tree that normally does not grow to great heights. Sadly a lot of them are dying due to the ongoing drought conditions in New Mexico.
Shot with the Auto Pentacon 50mm f1.8, a vintage lens.