Eilean Donan Castle, winter 2007
Romance depicting heroic or marvelous deeds, pageantry, romantic exploits etc Eilean Donan castle bathing in the early afternoon light _As one of the most iconic images of Scotland, Eilean Donan is recognised all around the world. Situated on an island at the point where three great sea lochs meet, and surrounded by some majestic scenery, it is little wonder that the castle is now one of the most important attractions in the Scottish highlands. Although first inhabited around the 6th century, the first fortified castle was built in the mid 13th century and stood guard over the lands of Kintail. Since then, at least four different versions of the castle have been built and re-built as the feudal history of Scotland unfolded through the centuries. Partially destroyed in a Jacobite uprising in 1719, Eilean Donan lay in ruins for the best part of 200 years until Lieutenant Colonel John MacRae-Gilstrap bought the island in 1911 and proceeded to restore the castle to its former glory. After 20 years of toil and labour the castle was re-opened in 1932_ / http://www.eileandonancastle.com/
Isle of Skye, February 2007 :)
Isle of Skye, February 2007
Loch Lomond, Winter 2006
Feeding time, pigeons and a very shy woman in Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens on a frosty afternoon. / / .......................................................................................... / Image Copyright Duncan Waldron © 2008 / This image may not be reproduced without permission / .......................................................................................... / /
I travel on this road 5 days a week as I head to & from work. On this morning the lighting was so good I stopped several times to take snaps. This is one of the snaps taken that morning. Thought I’d share it with everyone here in Redbubble Land. / This one is a small thank you to everyone who has stopped by & viewed my work. Also thanks to everyone who has left me a kind comment; sorry if I have not got back to you all. / Best wishes & kind regards to everyone over the festive period & beyond. Peace to you all. / /
Loch of the Lowes lies in the beautiful scottish borders between Moffat and Selkirk. It flows into nearby St Mary’s loch (with its thriving sailing club) past old Tibbieshiels inn, hostelry and overnight stop for walkers on the southern upland way crossing Scotland. Overlooking the north end of the loch is a monument to James Hogg – the Scottish Poet known as the Ettrick Shepherd, friend and contemporary of Sir Walter Scott. Taken 4/3/08 (untouched) with a pocket fuji finepix A500 (There is a 2nd loch of the lowes further north in Perthshire, complete with osprey viewing centre – but you can see the wonderful fish eagle hunting here too if you are lucky!) My first ever feature on the home page ages on 23rd April 2008 and what a party that was…LOL See also : ‘i am a rock’ and ‘LoL’ loch of the lowes
Another view of Loch of the Lowes which lies in the beautiful scottish borders between Moffat and Selkirk. It flows into nearby St Mary’s loch (with its thriving sailing club) past old Tibbieshiels inn, hostelry and overnight stop for walkers on the southern upland way crossing Scotland. Overlooking the north end of the loch is a monument to James Hogg – the Scottish Poet known as the Etterick Shepherd, friend and contemporary of Sir Walter Scott. Taken 4/3/08 (untouched) with a fujifinepix A500 (there is a 2nd loch of the lowes further north in Perthshire, complete with osprey viewing centre – but you can see the wonderful fish eagle hunting here too if you are lucky!) / See also ‘loch of the lowes’ and ‘i am a rock’ ‘LoL’
An early morning view of the River Coupall on Rannoch Moor, Scotland. In the distance are Meall a’ Bhuiridh and Creise. This photograph was published in the October 2008 edition of “Outdoor Photography” Magazine.
Moonrise over a frosty Duart castle on the Isle of Mull, Western Scotland.
Winter fog / Kiltarlity / Inverness-shire / Scotland
Castle Kilchurn on the banks of Loch Awe, the site of many battles in Scottish history. The McGregors were the dominant clan in the Loch Awe area until being eclipsed by the Campbells who built Castle Kilchurn in 1450. / The Castle was held by the Campbells for 400 years and became a government stronghold in Jacobean times, but with the pacification of the Highland Clans and the dispersal of the McGregors, the Castle outlived its usefulness. / The Castle was abandoned completely at the end of the 18th Century and then had the misfortune to be burnt out after a “lightning strike” Most likely a stray McGregor…
Another picture from Skye taken a week or so ago. The tide coming in rapidly on Elgol beach with the Black Cuillin mountains in the distance. Long exposure of 30 secs @f16
Peebles nestled yesterday in the scottish border hills with a full covering of frosting under blue skies – beautiful! (30/11/08) I loved the foreground grasses as much as the magical view ahead they were so deliciously crunchy underfoot… comments welcome as ever! / cheers / ding / ;))))) See also spires Taken with my new:))))) Nikon d60 and tripod / Nikkor 18-200 lens / f/20 / 1/30 sec / ISO-100 / focal length 62mm Try viewing large… ;))
Out for hours on a perfect day out with my new dslr it took ages to get far as I kept stopping to try things like this…. bliss! Taken outside Peebles in the lovely scottish borders on a bright frozen frosty day – not a snowflake in sight.. its all frost left over from 24 hours of damp freezing fog… Nikon d60, Nikkor 18-200 lens, UV filter / f/3.5 / 1/500 sec / ISO-100 / focal length 18mm Tips and comments hugely appreciated as ever on this early attempt…untouched . / . / cheers / ding / :)) / http://www.redbubble.com/people/dinghysailor1/art/2153518-3-poor-lambs
Seasons Greetings! / Wishing everyone a very merry time whatever you’re celebrating / :))) Late afternoon light on this frosty winter scene near Manor Brig over the River Tweed outside Peebles in the lovely Scottish Borders. Taken in a gorgeous winter wonderland, following 24 hours of freezing fog on my first ‘proper outing’ with a real dlsr.. but one of those ‘I must be mad’ moments.. crouched behind a crash barrier on a bend in the Glasgow road, sunday drivers whizzing past… (rb home page 19/11/09) / Nikon D60, VR Nikkor 18-200, UV filter / f/9,1/40 sec, ISO-100, 70mm !
Orton enhanced image. Taken through two panes of glass about 4 years ago in Haddington You can see rutting stags on the right….
Taken 6/2/09 looking along along the tweed valley just outside Peebles in the scottish borders. Don’t you just love sunshine and snow… and Lois this one’s for you ... / :))) Nikon D60 / Nikkor 18-200 / UV filter / f/5 / 1/1250 sec / ISO-100 / 18mm (....teehee…. these settings were meant for the bench pic before…lol…) / / / / / / /
A small, reedy lochan, mirrors a beautiful winter sky. / Probably one of my favourite places on Earth. / Shot on a canon eos40D FEATURED IN / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/your-magic-places / and / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/style-class-elegance / and / http://www.redbubble.com/groups/highlands-and-islands-photographers
The Fairy Pools under the magnificent Black Cuillin mountain range on the Isle of Skye. A breathtaking part of Scotland full of myth and legend….and not hard to see why :) Taken March 2009 Canon 400D + sigma 10-20 mm + Lee filters
Dyin’ Alone Thou shalt not fear the lonely life / For to fear livin’ alone / Is a life not for livin’ And thou shalt not fear the lonely death / For to fear dyin’ alone / Is a death not for dyin’ The shade may hide you / The light may guide you / The stranger may find you But at the falling of the darkened veil / Forgive and forget what has been / And know that irregard of friend or foe / Everyone dies alone —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—- Location: Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park, Scotland © Donald Cameron 2009 / Monophotography.co.uk This image was featured on the Redbubble homepage, / Friday 5th June 2009 / / For Alice / I’m dedicating this image to Alice Oates who suggested I enter this in the Loch Lomond challenge in the UK National Parks group. I promised if it won I’d dedicate the image to her, and indeed it went on to win, so this is for you Alice :) Pay It Forward / I was also delighted to hear that his image was nominated for the prestigious Pay it Forward group by Alice Oates (above). Each person is allowed to nominate their absolute favorite work created by someone else on Redbubble – and they are only allowed to choose one, so it’s a huge honour to be selected. Thanks a million Alice!... ”I would like to nominate Dyin’ Alone by Donald Cameron because, as you can see in his description, he went ahead with his promise that he’d dedicate the image to me if he won a challenge I suggested he enter. Also, I think it’s a fantastic image in itself, and deserved said win.”
A busy evening in the feathered departure lounge. (Photo taken in Scotland)
Sron na Creise, from a waterfall near the ‘Kingshouse’ Hotel. / competition winner in ’ digital photography’ magazine
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