Dead Centre of Dail Mor – Post #13
The Journey to Dail Mor As I travelled southward along the main A858 from Barvas, tracing the western edge of Lewis, the morning greeted me with brilliant sunshine and scattered, fluffy clouds which offered reasonable conditions for some Hebridean beach photography. The wind, though still blowing from the west, had considerably mellowed since earlier in […]
Peel Monument at Night – Post #12
The Monument and the Plan Allow me to diverge from the typical scenes of far flung seascape trips to introduce a familiar local landmark – well, familiar to me at least, and a bit of moon photography too. This structure holds significance for me as it stands within view from my back of windows of […]
The Holy Island Hustle – Post #11
A Different Kind of All-Nighter A few days off lay ahead—an open window in an otherwise full calendar—and I decided to make the most of it with a camera in hand and the intention of staying out through the night and the idea of some Northumberland photography floated about my head, (although from my research […]
Cathedrals, Colleges and Crumbling Charm – Post #10
A Return to Durham An unexpected opportunity presented itself: a drive up to Durham, well like buses, not just one, but two drives about a fortnight apart. Not wanting to waste the moment—or the soft northern light—I decided to throw the camera in the car and have a leisurely mooch about the place for some […]
Grit, Groynes and the Gods of Photography – Post #9
A Restless Urge and a Seaside Plan The weather had been unusually kind of late—clear skies, gentle warmth—and yet, somehow, I hadn’t taken the camera out in what felt like forever. The days had slipped by, unnoticed, until a quiet restlessness settled in. So, I found myself pouring over an assortment of weather apps, cross-referencing […]
Atlantic Breakers – Post #8
opted for a more laissez-faire attitude and systematically proceeded with my routine and let the dark cloud go about its business without any impact at all on my speed of setting up.
Mystery Tour – Post #7
As I navigated the roads crisscrossing the islands of Harris and Lewis, my primary focus was on scouting for suitable subjects to capture through my camera lens, all while ensuring I didn’t impede the flow of local traffic on the swift roads. The weather conditions on that particular day provided an ideal backdrop for photography. […]
Just Bugger Off… – Post #6
I awoke to the sound of another blustery morning. Nestled beneath the warmth of my bed covers, I could discern the relentless drumming of rain against the bedroom window. Outside, darkness still prevailed. The bedroom’s westward-facing window supposedly offered a view of the sea, and the weather, audibly racing in from the Atlantic Ocean, painted […]
Passing Squall – Post #5
I found myself traversing the A858 main road, journeying from Achadh Mor to Garrynahine after making my way from the western side of Lewis. This road, resembling a Roman thoroughfare, stretches in a perfectly straight line from one point to another. It boasts not only directness but also speed, as local drivers confidently overtook me, […]
It’s a Breeze! – Post #4
Seated beside the crackling logs within the former crofter’s cottage transformed into an Air BnB, I meticulously reviewed the weather forecast for the upcoming morning. The outlook appeared relatively favourable – dry conditions with some clouds, albeit accompanied by a brisk wind. Despite the windy forecast, there was a glimmer of hope for a vibrant […]