Tag: Scotland
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The Commando Memorial
Sticking with the theme of commemorative statues in Scotland, here’s a shot of the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge. This statue, of three commandos looking out towards Ben Nevis, represent the elite commando force set up by Winston Churchill after the 1940 Dunkirk evacuation.
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Jacobite Memorial
Built in 1815, this tower and the statue that stands at the top, is a perpetual tribute to the Jacobite clansmen who fought and died for (deep breath)… Prince Charles Edward Louis John Casimir Sylvester Severino Maria Stuart (20th December 1720 – 30th January 1788) – though you may know him as Bonnie Prince Charlie.
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The Green Castle
This is Inverary Castle, built upon the shores of Loch Fyne, the longest sea loch in Scotland.
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The Lighthouse on Eilean Musdile
This lighthouse, built in 1833 by famed Scottish civil engineer Robert Stevenson, sits upon the tiny island of Eilean Musdile. If you catch the ferry from Oban to Mull you will pass very closely to this historic building.
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Home of the Clan Mackenzie
This is Eilean Donan, the ancestral home of the Mackenzie clan in the Highlands of Scotland. This particular version was rebuilt in the early 20th Century, but designed to match a much older blueprint. It is perhaps the most famous castle (and one of the easiest to visit and photograph) in all of the Highlands.…
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Rocks on the Loch
Another shot from Scotland, as quite a few over the last week or so have been… What did this image teach me? Photography is all about light. I was fortunate enough to catch a brief ray of sunshine through dark clouds when I took this shot.
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Boat Upon Reflection
The angle of the early morning sun and the stillness of the water gave this boat a fantastic reflection. What did this image teach me? To appreciate just how reflective still water can be, and what a difference that can make to an image.
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Small Stones
I found this tiny stone artwork in the middle of the Isle of Skye, several years ago now. I don’t know who had the patience to create it, but thank you whoever you are. What did this image teach me? To find the beauty in small things, and to appreciate others efforts.
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Scottish Sky
This beautiful cloudy sky settled over Glen Roy, a place that feels as though it’s straight out of the last ice age. What did this image teach me? When it comes to photographing Scotland, the best thing I’ve learned is to appreciate the ever changeable conditions.