Great post - enjoyed both words and photos. I was in Scotland for a week recently, on a photography workshop way up in Assynt, and the geography and sense of place were like nothing else I know.
I believe Scotland is one of the best countries to be 'alone' and enjoy the surroundings, because there is always the opportunity to seek other people and connect. Lucky you!
Nicely done, Neil. Not sure I agree wholeheartedly about B&W, but that's a long topic. Do you know William Least Heat Moon's PrairyErth: A Deep Map? It's about the Flint Hills of Kansas, and is a text, not photography, but it's stance is quite similar. An effort to think geologically, biologically, historically, economically, etc., etc. about a single place. Also rather magical place with poor soil, fwiw, so much of the last remaining natural prairie is there. Worth taking a look.
I love Inveraray, Loch Fyne and the surrounding area. We were there for our second visit last year. Great photos, Neil.
Thanks Paul. It is a glorious area and can’t wait to go back … or even further west.
I lived in Perth for the last 5 years of the 1990s and always look forward to visiting old haunts and finding new places to photograph in Scotland.
Lovely photos and thoughts. Lots of Scotland feels quite deeply, and a little darkly, magical.
Thanks. And welcome back! Good to see you here.
Great post - enjoyed both words and photos. I was in Scotland for a week recently, on a photography workshop way up in Assynt, and the geography and sense of place were like nothing else I know.
Ah wonderful! Let me know the next time you are passing through.
Amazing shots!
Why, thank you!
I believe Scotland is one of the best countries to be 'alone' and enjoy the surroundings, because there is always the opportunity to seek other people and connect. Lucky you!
Excellent post and great photographs. How Can you not love mysterious circles, standing stones and a good looking cow! Great set!
Nicely done, Neil. Not sure I agree wholeheartedly about B&W, but that's a long topic. Do you know William Least Heat Moon's PrairyErth: A Deep Map? It's about the Flint Hills of Kansas, and is a text, not photography, but it's stance is quite similar. An effort to think geologically, biologically, historically, economically, etc., etc. about a single place. Also rather magical place with poor soil, fwiw, so much of the last remaining natural prairie is there. Worth taking a look.