Sidhean (08 Mar 2026)
I posted this on Facebook and a friend commented “That’s a sidhean (pronounced shee-an) if ever i saw one. A fairy knowe, the entrance to a dwelling place of the Fair Folk” Shutter speed: 1/2800s Aperture: ƒ/1.9…
Winter arrives! (17 Feb 2026)
At last winter arrived locally, and I walked up West Lomond. I took my microspikes and was very glad of them going up, and especially down the summit cone. Much of the surface was firm…
Little Yad (28 Jan 2026)
This waterfall is in Maspie Den, on the way up to the main Yad waterfall. Shutter speed: 1/100s Aperture: ƒ/1.9 ISO: 115 Focal length: 5.43mm Taken: 28 January, 2026 10:01 Camera: Pixel 8a
Snowdrops (21 Jan 2026)
Even in January the snowdrops are emerging in sheltered places. These are tucked out of the cold among oak trees. Shutter speed: 1/100s Aperture: ƒ/1.9 ISO: 90 Focal length: 5.43mm Taken: 21 January, 2026 14:01 Camera: Pixel 8a
Hoar frost (16 Jan 2026)
A hard frost and damp air left this wonderful hoar frost on my car’s ariel. Shutter speed: 1/115s Aperture: ƒ/1.9 ISO: 49 Focal length: 5.43mm Taken: 16 January, 2026 10:01 Camera: Pixel 8a
Cloud over West Lomond (10 Jan 2026)
This is a lovely bit of orographic cloud, created by the wind blowing onto the hill being forced upwards. This is why it echoes the shape of the hill. This was taken about 90 minutes…
January Moon (05 Jan 2026)
We had some proper cold weather and snow up in the Highlands at the start of 2026. Full moon was on the 3rd, and these photos were taken a couple of days later. I walked…
Tyndall Bruce Monument (16 Dec 2025)
Taken on a glorious early winter’s day with beautiful light and clouds. How the image looks here doesn’t do it, or the day, justice. This was taken mid-morning. Shutter speed: 1/1250s Aperture: ƒ/1.9 ISO: 65 Focal length: 5.43mm Taken: 16…
Mist (07 Dec 2025)
I enjoy walking on a misty day, and sometimes it brings great visual pleasure. Shutter speed: 1/150s Aperture: ƒ/1.9 ISO: 76 Focal length: 5.43mm Taken: 7 December, 2025 12:12 Camera: Pixel 8a
Greevor Tin Mine (15 Oct 2025)
On my last day, Pauline took me to the Greevor Tin Mine. I had walked past it, and was very happy to visit it. Much of the mine workings were undersea, and were a very…