SHETLAND, But Also ORKNEY and their many treasures
Featured Work
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Misty Morning by Del419
Sandwick, Shetland Isles, Scotland at 4am on May 23rd.. Not a breath of wind to disturb the peace and quiet as the sun has yet to burn off the early morning mist. / Quite often the best time of day weatherwise in Shetland.
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Sandy road to nowhere............... by Andy Duffus
.......and washed away with the next tide
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The Italian Chapel, Lamb Holm, Orkney by WatscapePhoto
During the Second World War, Italian prisoners of war were employed in the construction of the Churchill Barriers. During their leisure time they were allowed to construct this chapel from a couple of nissan huts. It was designed by Domenico Chiochetti.
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Climbing High by Fiona MacNab
2 photographers climbing to the crow’s nest of the tall ship Oosterschelde in Kirkwall Harbour to photograph the Spirit Dancer canoe from there. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.
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The Calico Pony by Wayne King
Shetland Pony with calico coloring. Photographed with Canon Digital Rebel EOS300, 80-200 Telephoto Lens This image is available for use in nonprofit fund raising efforts with permission of the artist. At no cost to your organization you may adopt an image(s) for your organization and receive 1/2 the net revenues. Follow this link to learn more. / http://photoexpressionist.blogspot.com/2008/11/non-profit-organization-fundraising.html © Wayne D. King All photographs and artworks in this portfolio are copyrighted and owned by the artist, Wayne D. King. The prices herein reflect a special “digital signature edition”. If you would like a limited edition print signed and dated by the artist, please call 603-786-9378. Any reproduction, modification, publication, transmission, transfer, or exploitation of any of the content, for personal or commercial use, whether in whole or in part, without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited. All rights reserved. Calendar Links New Hampshire Mindscapes 2009 / http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynedking/calendars/2184069-4-new-hampshire-mindscapes-2009 Washday Cale ndar 2009 / http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynedking/calendars/2282313-5-washday-2009 Mindscapes – Children 2009 Calendar / http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynedking/calendars/2282313-5-washday-2009 All God’s Critters – 2009 Calendar / http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynedking/calendars/2389805-1-all-gods-critters The Garden in My Mind, 2009 Calendar / http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynedking/calendars/2391432-2-the-garden-in-my-mind Mindscapes – the Color of Life, 2009 Calendar / http://www.redbubble.com/people/waynedking/calendars/2284019-3-mindscapes-the-color-of-life
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Chambered Cairn by WatscapePhoto
This neolithic tomb,at the Knowe of Yarso on the island of Rousay in Orkney, was constructed in about 3000 BC. When it was excavated in 1934 the remains of 29 people were discovered with the skulls arranged neatly against the wall. The remains of up to 30 animals. mainly deer, were also discovered. Curious.
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Flat Calm by Del419
The North Sea uncharacteristically smooth on a beautiful Spring morning. The old buildings were probably part of the herring station that existed here, at Broonies Taing, Sandwick, Shetland Isles, Scotland about 100 years ago.
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Puffin Portrait. by Paula Moss
Was with the puffins today and it was such a beautiful sunny day (well when I was there). I took this close up of the puffin cause I just love their eyes as much as their beaks. Those are the two aspects i wanted to highlight in this image.
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Gannet by Richard Ion
Just a couple more gannets to go now:-) / It was the contrast of dark, deep water and the bright white of the gannet that stood out, I’m glad to say that the camera did a superb job of getting the exposure right! / Gannets are easy to recognize even at vast distances, partly because they are so large (6’ wing-span and 3’ beak to tail) but mainly because they shine a brilliant white that is quite unlike any other sea-bird (at least around the UK waters). / They also feed in an unmistakable way by diving from a great height into the sea to catch fish or squid. They enter the water at a colossal speed and have to bend their wings right back at the moment of entry to prevent serious injury. They also have an air-cushioned bill to protect the head and neck. This series of shots were taken from the Seabirds and Seals boat trip as we headed to and from the island of Noss (just off the east coast of Shetland) and where there is one of the largest gannet colonies in the country. Thanks for looking / Richard Tech detls / Nikon D300 / Nikon 55-200mm VR@180mm / f10 1/400s / -2.0EV / ISO 320 Location: / HU555395
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A Family day out by Terry Mooney
part of a pod of Killer Whales (Orcas) just off Shetland. numbering around 100 in total. very difficult to get a decent image from the air.
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Bonxie by Richard Ion
As promised, here are a few pictures of one of Britain’s most impressive birds, the Great Skua, known in the Northern Isles as the ‘Bonxie’. / It is a bit like a very stocky large gull but dark brown and with a fierce expression! It spends its time looking for other seabirds which have caught a meal and then chases them relentlessly until they give in and hand their lunch over! It is also perfectly capable of eating some of the smaller birds whole, so is not exactly the most loveable of birds but you can’t help but admire it as being superb at its job. Being very dark, they aren’t easy to get a good photograph of and especially as they tend to be either out at sea engaging in their piratical activities or near their nests, which they will fiercely defend by attacking whoever goes near. I have never experienced an attack from a bonxie but it must be a frightening experience! This series of shots were taken from the Seabirds and Seals boat trip as we headed to and from the island of Noss (just off the east coast of Shetland). With so many nesting birds hereabouts, it is prime bonxie territory and it is an amazing sight to see many of them looking for gannets bringing home their catch to their waiting chicks. Thanks for looking / Richard Tech detls / Nikon D300 / Nikon 55-200mm VR@55mm / f16 1/1000s / ISO 320 Location: / HU555395
Recent Work
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squadron leader by Nat Hall
feeding frenzy in the garden… / they soon came in, / twisting feathers / to master / height, / evening currents brought by unusual northerlies…
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Louis by Paula Moss
Sorry, added the wrong one before. This is a dog belonging to one of my clients, he is a grumpy little fellow, but great fun.
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"cuddly gull" by Nat Hall
common gull caught in the act! / they are such wonderful species of gulls.
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Ronja Settler by Terry Mooney
a salmon smolt carrier. doing the round Shetland run.
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Surf's Up by Fiona MacNab
The Spirit Dancer canoe meets the Hamnavoe – and looks as if she’s about to surf the bow wave. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.
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Race you by Fiona MacNab
The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, racing the tall ship Oosterschelde into Kirkwall harbour. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.
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Climbing High by Fiona MacNab
2 photographers climbing to the crow’s nest of the tall ship Oosterschelde in Kirkwall Harbour to photograph the Spirit Dancer canoe from there. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.
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Into the Sun by Fiona MacNab
The crew of the Spirit Dancer canoe saluting the tall ship Oosterschelde. The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.
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Oosterschelde Ahoy! by Fiona MacNab
The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, out on a paddle in Kirkwall Bay. We spotted a tall ship, the Oosterschelde and decided to paddle over and welcome her in to Orkney. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.
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Reach for the Spire by Fiona MacNab
The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, heading towards St Magnus Cathedral. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.
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Paddling past the ferry by Fiona MacNab
The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, passes an Orkney Ferries vessel as she leaves Kirkwall Bay for an evening paddle. The Spirit Dancer is visiting Orkney as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk / for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click / here for more information about / the Spirit Dancer.
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The Spirit Dancer Salutes you by Fiona MacNab
The Spirit Dancer, a 42 foot Canadian canoe, on arrival at Scapa Bay at the end of her first journey in Orkney. She was paddled from Stromness through Scapa Flow to Scapa on Saturday 4th July 2009, as part of a journey round the British Isles. See http://www.orcadiaimages.co.uk / for more of my photos of the Spirit Dancer in Orkney and click here for more information about the Spirit Dancer.
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A collection of views, landscapes, seascapes and skyscapes, wildlife and all the wonders that make these magic islands [ORKNEY/SHETLAND ONLY, please!] a Mecca for their local folk and you, adventurers!
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