Lochan Mor in the golden hour before sunset, on a perfect early autumn day of complete calm, and incredible clarity of light.
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Lochan Mor Rainbow
After the daily pour had temporarily ceased. a rainbow, and sunset reflections.
Sunset Pine
The sun sets behind the Monadhliath mountains in the distance, through the branches of a lonesome pine, high above the main treeline.
Clouds on Fire
Evening on the Glen Einich track, as the setting sun lit up these clouds from behind for a few short minutes, turning them to fire.
Beauty and the Beast
Beautiful evening light, clouds of glowing purple heather pollen… and midges
Reflection Pool (two)
Sunset reflections during a late evening bike ride in Rothiemurchus woods.
Sunset Pine, Rothiemurchus
Sunset across Rothiemurchus, on a rare summer day amidst the endless deluge.
Reflection Pool
The Reflection Pool, Rothiemurchus Braeriach glinting in the distance in the sunset light, as the surrounding Caledonian Forest is reflected in a small loch. I particularly like the glint of golden light on the crags to the right. Its not been a photographically inspiring month, it seems that most of the last month has been […]
Morning Reflection
Perfect Morning Reflections, Loch an Eilein We’d been having a pattern of misty frosty nights, quickly clearing to perfect blue skies. I love these early spring days, feeling the warm intensity in the direct sun but crisp in the shade. With the strong light it quickly becomes too harsh and the contrast too great for […]
Beams
Beams of light pour from storm-clouds over Strathspey, from Ord Ban Ord Ban is a great wee hill. Its very steep, but the old Victorian-built path winds up gently, until the final section when there’s nothing for it but grit and determination! Luckily its only a short steep section. Once on top, the views up […]
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 […]
Sunshine and Showers
Early summer snow, storms, and rainbows over Rothiemurchus and Cairngorm.