Pine reflections at sunset, Loch Mallachie, Strathspey. Rare, sparkling days that illuminate the gloom of a Scottish December.
Tag: autumn
September Admiral
On our one day of Indian summer there was an explosion of butterflies, flitting around the Michaelmas Daisies.
Mallachie Pine
An old pine standing in the bog in the (very) squelchy edge of Loch Mallachie, Strathspey, glowing in golden sunset colours.
Findhorn Fall
Autumn colour at Randolph’s Leap, the River Findhorn gorge.
Loch Mallachie Sunset
Perfect evening calm, Loch Mallachie Loch Mallachie is really just a slightly deeper bit of the surrounding bog, close by the famous Osprey reserve of Loch Garten in Strathspey. Stunted, characterful pines grow out from the marshy edges, and from the small island. The loch is home to many birds which breed here in the […]
Blue and gold
Autumn Birch, Craigellachie A stunning autumn morning at Craigellachie lochan, one of my favourite places locally. The lochan is definitely a morning place – at this time of year the sun sets behind the crag by late morning throwing the wood into shade. There was just one morning recently when we had early sun, so […]
Autumn Beech
Autumn Beech wood, Rothiemurchus Autumn has been late this year, and its stayed warmer longer than usual. In this last week the Highland woods have been glowing against deep blue skies with beautiful days of sunshine. Pheasants squawked and scattered as I wandered, and I could see Roe deer down in the marshy area by […]
Loch Garten Sunset Pines
Sunset Pines, Loch Garten, Strathspey Most of the day had been grey, however as evening came on the clouds cleared allowing the setting sun to shine through. Loch Garten has very ‘fluid’ edges, with boggy marshes and pine-islands, and one of these made an atmospheric sunset-spot. The sense of space and quiet was immense, with […]
September Morning
Golden September Morning, Loch an Eilein We often have the best ‘summer’ weather late on, in September. Its the classic time of early morning mist, golden sunny warmth, and chill evenings. Here in Scotland we’ve enjoyed a few such days this week. This is early morning at one of my favourite places. The thick mist […]
Autumn Hills
Autumn colours and early snow, Cairngorms, from Torr Alvie An image from this week last year, on a day of sunshine and frost with the larch glowing bright orange across Rothiemurchus, and early winter snow on the Cairngorms behind. The photo is taken from the mysterious wee hill of Torr Alvie, which is covered in […]
Monadhliath Misty Mountains
‘Distant Misty Ridges’, Monadhliath Mountains The day had been mostly cloudy with a damp start, but around mid-afternoon it started to clear. Although I could see blue sky above, everywhere was a thick, warm, haze. After an hour’s (hard) climb I was on the summit of Craigellachie, taking in the atmosphere. I have rarely experienced […]
Upon Reflection
Evening light, Loch Mallachie The sun was close to setting, the low light angle giving these pines a stunning graphical effect, especially against the dark (guinness) peaty water of the loch. Loch Mallachie is really just a slightly deeper bit of the surrounding bog and marsh, with the pine forest growing where it can on […]