Glencoe

The Highlands

Walking along the River Coe , with fleeting light hitting the side of the mountain.

Midges and rain

My take on the often photographed viewpoint. On a whim, I'd decided to take the overnight Caledonian 'Sleeper' service up to Fort William, although I got precisely zero hours sleep, and after a day of persistant heavy rain my spirits were quite low. But what an amazing location, and the following morning, despite the clouds of midges, and the fact that I had so many bites I looked like I had the measles, I wouldn't have been anywhere else.

Brooding

Soaked to the bone, I persevered in trying to get an image that captured the mood.

Etive mor waterfall

Trying to find an alternative viewpoint for this epic location.

Midges and rain II

The best of the light had passed, but the foreboding clouds still made for a great image.

Muddy bank

I found it really tricky using filters in the persistent Scottish rain, and shortly after this I admitted defeat and made a hasty retreat to the Clachaig Inn.

River Etive

Taken at midday, I tried to focus on the finer details.