Photography…mostly.

Tag: sunset

  • Isle of Harris Scotland

    On leaving the campsite on Isle of Harris Scotland I noticed someone waiting for a bus, so I offered a lift. One of many pleasures of rural Scottish highlands is be friendly and you get friendly. They love to share the island and the culture with you.

    Rainbow on Loch an Luig
    Rainbow on Loch an Luig

    Hebridean weather is driven by the jetsteam and prevailing south west atlantic winds. I experienced many changes from sunshine, howling horizontal rain, oodles of rainbows then beautiful sunshine – within an hour. Photography becomes a waiting game, but unlike most places it changes quickly so you often get your wish many times in one day.

    Across Sound of Taransay, south isle of harris scotland
    Across Sound of Taransay, south

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  • Catalonia Region

    The Catalonia region is not what most people consider as representative of Spain. Its because of the rain. And the mountains. The green landscape is heavily farmed thanks to its fertile and volcanic soil, but there is more. Its Mediterranean position means it can reach baking temperatures in summer and snowy, wet and cold in the winter. Its guaranteed sunshine that makes it a nice compliment to Scotland. Coupled with some interesting landscapes and lovely beaches.

    Besalú beach
    Besalú beach

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  • High Catalan Numbers

    Above the village of Beuda towers a mountain. Sitting atop is a sanctuary, restaurant and library with stunning views of the Catalan countryside. Luckily I experienced nice puffy clouds and a fair sunset on this trip. Mare Déu del Mont’s altitude is up there in Catalan numbers, including the Pyrenees.  The area has many extinct volcano cones throughout the landscape.

    Santuari de la Mare de Déu del Mont
    Santuari de la Mare de Déu del Mont

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  • Girona Spain

    Girona Spain

    Part of the magic of Girona Spain is how the colours change when the weather turns sour or the sun sets. Its pastels change hue with less impact and become even more subtle. It may feel odd that such a colourful city should photograph well in black and white yet it does. Cobble streets adds texture and geometry. A lovely city in the baking sun, refreshing rain, mid-day or sunset. Although it really comes alive with noise and bustle at dusk.

    Girona Spain
    Girona Spain

    See Girona views, Catalonia, Spain

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  • Typically Scotland

    A few from the drawer marked “Typically Scotland”.

    Glen Nevis and a Highland cow chewing the cud

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  • Stirling sunlight

    Stirling sunlight

    Some remarkable displays of sunlight around Wallace Monument, Stirling Castle and the Ochil hills. (more…)