Through the eyes of a travelling photographer
Spent the weekend sightseeing London, via a 48 hour double decker bus pass, London Dungeons, Tower of London, London Museum and Trafalgar Square.
Boat passing along the Thames
Double decker, passing Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
Trafalgar Square
Pigeon Hunter – Trafalgar Square
Big Ben (which is fact the bell inside ;))
St Bride’s Church, Fleet Street
St Paul’s Cathedral
Gates to Tower of London
London Museum just before closing
An icy blast reminded us how close we are to winter. With temperatures plummeting down to -5°C, it was inevitable that the lake at Danson Park would start to freeze over.
The second trip up The Storr, in just over 12 hours was worthwhile. Leaving in darkness, the light gradually came through timing sunrise for the time I reached the Old Man of Storr rock formations. The strong winds moved the clouds and light around every minute.
Snow and ice still can be seen in the early morning
Scouting a good location to shoot for a sunrise, decided to take the walk up to the natural features of The Storr.
Walking in fairly dark conditions, experienced 4 seasons in 45 minutes, with hail lashing down on the slopes, before having snow flurries at the base of the cliffs.
Viewed from the road heading North to Storr, the walk starts from the far right, and gradually the terrain becomes more steep, and rougher.
Looking in the opposite direction, across the pinnacles and same lake shown
The ruins of Duntulm Castle are located at the Northern point of Isle of Skye. The fine weather seen in the morning at Elgol, had long passed by. The low light, as dusk approached made it easier getting blurry water shots, with longer shutter speeds.
Located on the North-Eastern coast of Skye, the waterfall over Kilt Rock, is simply spectacular.
Arriving on Isle of Skye for the first time, I took the beautiful scenic drive along to Elgol with impressive views over the Cuillins.
The road to Elgol
Village of Torrin, on road to Elgol – The luckiest telephone box
Bahaaaha – Translation – “I’m stuck”
View from Elgol, over the Cuillins
The surrounding areas of Dornie are filled with mountainous views, and Lochs. The light was dark and moody, but the sun would seep through the clouds, lighting up the valley below. Meanwhile I found an eagle gracefully soaring the cliff tops, but even with my longest lens, was still a fair distance away.
Approaching the small town of Dornie, at night time – a flood lit castle, Eilean Donan captures the eye. I end up checking into a lovely Bed and Breakfast – www.rockhousedornie.com, just 200 yards further along past the castle.
The morning arrives without the sunshine, but the small castle and arch bridge still draw you in.
In search of the fabled Loch Ness Monster, the weather was closing in fast. Seeing the sun disappearing behind the dark clouds, took some photos from Dores on the Eastern coast of the great lake.
After spending the late afternoon in Inverness, drove around back down the Western side of Loch Ness heading towards Isle of Skye. Half way along the lake, Urqhart Castle stands out, flood lit across the view of the lake.
Foyers Falls, are 50 metres in height, along the Eastern coastal route around Loch Ness.
The falls cascade through this rich coloured valley, and into the Loch Ness
Along the A86 just past Spean Bridge, the rich autumn colours and railway caught my eye
The Glenfinnan viaduct is a famous railway bridge spanning 21 arches across the Scottish hills. Recently featured in some of the Harry Potter movies.
The day was dark and moody, with rain approaching, decided not to walk to the bridge itself, but rather press on towards Loch Ness.
Looking in the opposite direction, over the “Memorial”
Soon after Buachaille, the Three Sisters of Glencoe become apparent through the winding roads.
Leaving Glencoe, and heading towards Fort William
Spent the night alongside the impressive mountain commonly known as The Buachaille. Morning dawned, and a two minute walk lead to a stream running past the mountain.
