lots of subtle light varied in the way it is has dappled itself unequally across the sky and wet sand – somewhere in Moray – well you cant have all the details or you will be on my doorstep pinching my great sky’s
Archive for the ‘Sunset’ Tag
A Brush of Light 44 comments
Complex Weather – Loch Morlich 33 comments
Apologies rather busy just now and not getting out and about so have been delving in to the archives and this appeared.I was drawn to the sun attempting to break through the thick cloud over the Cairngorm’s – with limited effect.
Overwhelmed 23 comments
Not a great deal to say here – simply a powerful light show – amplified by the still reflection upon an ebbing tide.
Gentle afterglow 19 comments
Here we are in the depths of winter and I realised I have not generated a good old fashioned sunset since mid November – now there is a reason for that of course (I am working when the light departs) but I was down the beach last weekend when this happened and I thought you may like this little chase of light……
@skm1963 my recent Instagram’s 19 comments
I use Instagram for some fun and this week with emerging policy amendments – the ‘IG’ community spoke with a firm voice and apparently we were listened to – we shall see
Industrial Horizon 26 comments
A becalmed view stretching across the Cromarty Firth from the Black Isle to Invergordon. A mere 24 hours on from the Spring Tide storms.
Napoli – Thunderstorm 4 comments
Another pretty bland view which to be honest I wouldn’t give a second glance towards unless I was witnessing this incredible surreal lighting situation where the sun is setting behind me generating this intense backlight against a stormy sky and it was being punctuated by lightening bursts being filtered by the cloud – One of the most dramatic light dances I have ever witnessed.
Burghead – Pinky Blue Hue 7 comments
I have posted over 500 images here on WordPress most are dynamic wild Scotland with some fantastic light. This image however is probably at the other end of the spectrum – an underwhelming subtle hue of pink and blue on an abnormally calm summer’s evening. Take time to look at the subtle hue and reflections within this almost Turner like effect.
Loch Beinn A’ Mheadhoin Dam 12 comments
The Scottish Hydro-Electric Power generates clean energy but the cost is a multitude of man-made structures which have to fit in to the natural scenery. This dam is at the head of the beautiful Glen Affric and provides flow regulation and some storage for Fasnakyle power station. The water level in the loch is closely controlled to ensure that the level remains virtually constant, ensuring that the scenic beauty of the upper Glen Affric is affected as little as possible.
The Trilogy Silhouette 14 comments
This is the story of the simple silhouette – the sunset was demonstrating potential, so I hung around in anticipation and hope – the scene which was unfolding was nice but unspectacular. The large ball of fire was becoming filtered behind a wall of cloud – just so-so nothing more. I noticed how defined the black lighthouse was against the sky and spotted the seagulls floating on high – but in the distance the noise of the “Big Yellow Taxi” our Search and Rescue Helicopter (Sea-King) and bingo I saw the final image. I adjusted to a faster shutter speed and waited for the helicopter to swing in to profile. Press and the image was captured thus creating the Trilogy Silhouette – an interesting image enjoy 
A Wash of Colour 18 comments
This is another long lens landscape – I took several shots to get what I was seeing with my eyes, I was messing around shooting across the light. I loved the ruffled patch of water and I loved the light on the trees to the left of the image, but was failing to join them in an interesting way so I moved my perspective more in to the light and hey presto the graduation you can now see. With strong light and reflection fading towards the patch of different water. In the end I moved from being frustrated to being satisfied. I hope you enjoy it too.
Blue for You 15 comments
This is an archive repost from the “Burghead Sunset Sessions” a seminal week in November 2011 where I witnessed several wonderful sunsets in the same week.
First taste of Winter – Ben Wyvis 17 comments
Driving towards Inverness this weekend my eyes were drawn by the first dusting of snow on the mountain’s of Easter Ross. I couldn’t resist the temptation of capturing autumn colours contrasted against the snowline. Was even lucky enough to get some good sunshine kindly dance across the peak of Ben Wyvis, Easter Ross. This a long lens landscape taken from the dam at Loch Glascarnoch about 25 miles NW of Inverness.
Closer to my Heart 21 comments
okay – normal service has been resumed – have a wonderful weekend
Hot n Cold 3 comments
In late Autumn the sun is so low in the sky that it struggles to reach everywhere, resulting in a wonderful contrast between the cool shore and the warm foliage.
Moray Showcase (Carousel Gallery) 18 comments
A little puff of cloud 5 comments
late autumn sun almost at the death lays artificial warm tones on the rocky eroded coastline of Moray – what you cant sense is how bitterly cold it is as the wind chill bites at me.
Olympic Gold 13 comments
Breaking the rules shooting straight in to the sun on Cullen Beach – there is a lot going on if you take your time and scour the beach scene.
The Edinburgh Military Tattoo 8 comments
One from the Archives
Last Traces of Summer 13 comments
Post sunset hue signals the last action of the day
to sleep – perchance to dream 8 comments
low light engagement – Moray Firth – Scotland
Duffus Monochrome Magic 26 comments
Duffus Castle, near Elgin, Moray, Scotland, was a motte-and-bailey castle and was in use from c.1140 to 1705.
Seeking Reflection 10 comments
I suppose this type of image is starting to define my style – large open spaces mottled by a variety of light. I do love those aftersun shots – for me more interesting than the big warm ball – thoughts
Bow Fiddle Rock 12 comments
Bow Fiddle Rock, a large rock about 50 feet high just off the coast. The quartzite rock has a large sea arch, which somewhat resembles the bow of a fiddle, which has crashed into the Moray Firth.
Black Knight 5 comments
we all need some space for reflection – a Moray moodscape
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A view from the River Lossie estuary witnesses late twilight dipping over the Lossiemouth Town Skyline, Moray, Scotland
Inner Darkness 5 comments
The scale of Fort George takes your ‘breath’
Fort George is quite simply the finest example of 18th-century military engineering you’ll find anywhere in the British Isles. This vast garrison fortress was begun in the aftermath of the Battle of Culloden (1746), which crushed the final Jacobite Rising. It took over 20 years to complete and in the event it was never attacked. It remains virtually unaltered today, and still serves as an important military base.
The Sun sets on the Olympics 2012 3 comments
congratulations London 2012 and good luck Rio 2016
I Walk Alone 5 comments
peace and tranquillity on the Moray Coast
Sizzle 13 comments
paddling at Cullen on the Moray Coast
Dark Lossiemouth West 5 comments
A celebration of a Lossiemouth sunset – I love the subtle reflection in the foreground
The Gold Standard 6 comments
An inspirational lift after all the dull lifeless skies we are having
Stormy Sky – Covesea 7 comments
The view from my bedroom window – which can be spectacular at times
Filtered Light 2 comments
gone fishing, Burghead, Moray
Warm Glow 3 comments
The sun 10 minutes before it’s death
- calm and tranquillity
