Isle of Harris and Lewis Photography Trip; Days 1 to 4
My Outward Journey I booked this trip 10 months ago, when it seemed like an eternity before it would come around. Suddenly, it was here and I was packing for the week’s photography workshop trip on the Isle of Harris and Lewis. The workshop was due begin on the afternoon of the 7th March 2026, … Continue reading “Isle of Harris and Lewis Photography Trip; Days 1 to 4”
My experience of changing my Camera System.
Previously I had an Olympus OM 1 MK 2 camera along with a set of lenses that covered all my needs, this is a very capable camera with its unique compensational features, and it being very well protected against the weather. Why Change? The OM1 never let me down, it was a very compact size, … Continue reading “My experience of changing my Camera System.”
A Marvellous March (For my photography)
March has been a marvellous month for me, during this time I have been reasonably busy with my photography. Wasdale I started the month with a visit to Wasdale, which produced some reasonable photographs which I shared on social media, including a couple of drone shots. Isle of Harris and Lewis Shortly after this I … Continue reading “A Marvellous March (For my photography)”
A Frivolous February.
February 2026 has been a very slow and unproductive month for my photography work and my social media updates. There are the usual reasons for this, my lack of enthusiasm, time constraints, shocking weather in the Lake District, and family commitments. The major reason for my lack of photography is very personal, that being my … Continue reading “A Frivolous February.”
January – My Photography Journey.
After a smashing Christmas and New Year where we spent 4 nights of photography and R&R at the Kingshouse Hotel in Glencoe, January was soon upon us, and it was time to plan my photography activities for January 2026. 2025 had been the most prolific year for me to date, photography wise as I had … Continue reading “January – My Photography Journey.”
Our winters trip to Glencoe
Once Christmas was done, we were eagerly waiting to begin our three-day trip to Glencoe, staying at the lovely Kingshouse Hotel. The weather forecast was looking very favourable during our stay, cold with a chance of snow. We took a leisurely drive up to Glencoe making several stops to stretch our legs, as we came … Continue reading “Our winters trip to Glencoe”
Glencoe – A Missed Opportunity.
We set off on our first visit of the winter to Glencoe which we were eagerly looking forward too as the weather forecast was predicting snow, and misty conditions. As we drove over Rannoch Moor, we were met with a picture postcard scene, all the mountains had a covering of snow on them, a scattered … Continue reading “Glencoe – A Missed Opportunity.”
The most intense Inversion I have witnessed
Whilst mooching around the home, I casually looked at the weather apps, they all indicated favourable conditions for mist and possible inversions around the Lake District the following morning. I was eager to follow the indications of the weather forecast, but where to go, I had recently spent a morning in the Lorton Valley in … Continue reading “The most intense Inversion I have witnessed”
Frustrating Summer Mornings.
As summer heads towards Autumn, from my least enjoyable season to my most eagerly awaited season, photography wise, I planned to be out on two consecutive mornings, the first was to get to Crummock Water for an image that I wanted to re-capture in more pleasing conditions, and the second morning would be decided on … Continue reading “Frustrating Summer Mornings.”