Highlands, Mull & more…

Isle of Seil Yet another rainy and sunny mix of weather along with near gale force winds greeted us on our decent of the “Bridge over the Atlantic” to the Isle of Seil. Seil, one of the Slate Islands, is a small island on the east side of the Firth of Lorn, 7 miles southwest [...]

Monarch of the Glen……Etive!

The main aim of our trip to the Highlands & Islands of Scotland was to bag some shots of the largest land mammal in the UK, the majestic Red Deer. An animal, ubiquitous to the Highlands of Scotland comes alive in the Autumn months. October, mainly being rather wet and wild (which we experienced more [...]

Coetan Arthur…

This year I have been looking at megalithic sites around the county for while now and always wanted to capture them in their surroundings in the right light. Checked TPE , (a stunning piece of free software for knowing where the sun is, what angle and when!) so I’d know the light would be on [...]

Milky Way ~ Freshwater West Hut…

Another attempt at the Milky Way, this time facing west…

Lauterbrunnen Valley…

Lauterbrunnen is situated in one of the most impressive trough valleys in the Alps, between gigantic rock faces and mountain peaks. With its 72 thundering waterfalls, secluded valleys, colourful alpine meadows and lonely mountain inns, the Lauterbrunnen Valley is one of the biggest nature conservation areas in Switzerland. The very name ‘Lauter Brunnen’ (‘many fountains’) [...]

Jaunpass…

The Jaun Pass is a high mountain pass (el. 1509 m.) in the Swiss Alps linking Charmey and Jaun in the canton of Fribourg with Reidenbach (part of the municipality of Boltigen) in the canton of Berne. Some superb views along the way! All photos on this page taken with Canon EOS 7D & 17-40mm [...]

Giessbach Falls and Hotel Giessbach…

The Giessbach waterfall’s source is in the high valleys and basins of the Faulhorn-Sägis Valley and feeds the world famous Giessbach Falls, which tumble into Lake Brienz near the landing stage. Since the 19th century, there has been a footpath that leads to and under the waterfall. Since that time the 14 steps of the [...]

Brienzersee, the Emerald Lake…

Days 4 & 5 were spent near to Brienz. Deep in the Bernese-Oberland, this spectacular coloured water is a sight to behold. The serene location and the tranquil surroundings of the lake invite all to its midst! To its northern banks, lies the quaint town of Brienz. This is said have lent a name to [...]