PRINTS
Clouds float by Maol Chean-dearg
Torridon
I feel so fortunate to have experienced Torridon for the first time on a day like this. As the clouds rolled by, the landscape seemed to be in a state of flux, in and out of shade, sometimes obscured, sometimes perfectly clear, but always magnificent.
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Red Ridge
Loch Quoich
Not long after leaving Sgùrr a' Mhaoraich's clan-ridden summit,
the skies cleared and I regretted not having been more patient. However, I was fortunate to still be high enough to capture Kintail’s magnificent South Glen Shiel ridge glowing in the late evening sun. As they say, every cloud has a silver, in this case red, lining.
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February on Beinn Fhionnlaidh
Appin
I have a real fondness for the area sandwiched between Glen Etive and the coast, and in particular, Beinn Fhionnlaidh. Once above the indistinct lower sections, there is so much interest in all directions. This view takes in Ben Cruachan, Beinn Sgulaird, Loch Creran and a wonderful foreground rockery.
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Golden Gorms
From Bynack More
Don't let the colours fool you, Autumn is still a long way off.
This is the Cairngorms in the height summer. It's just very high up and very, very, early in the morning.
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Cloud Islands
Arrochar Alps
Winter Solstice isn't usually associated with t-shirt weather, but I was honestly down to my last layer on this extraordinarily mild December's day in the Arrochar Alps.
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Ladhar Bheinn reflects
Kinloch Hourn
From the lower slopes of the Corbett, Buidhe Bheinn, the views along Loch Hourn are extraordinary, with ever impressive
Ladhar Bheinn taking centre stage. The higher you reach, the more majestic the views and the more detached you become from the noisy world below.
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Shadowcaster
Sgùrr an Fhidhleir
Coigach and Assynt, where mountains are islands surrounded by a sea of land. Here, all of the main inselbergs can be seen, basking in late September sun, as viewed from the vertigous Sgùrr an Fhidhleir.
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Early doors on
Sgùrr nan Eugallt
Kinloch Hourn
It's a complex ridge, Sgùrr nan Eugallt. It's a complex landscape in general. as demonstrated here with early morning views over Loch Hourn to the Rough Bounds of Knoydart and across the sea to Skye.
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Sugar coated summits
From Stob Coire Raineach
An unusually gentle winter's evening above Glen Coe. It's not often you can sit, relatively comfortably, on a snowy summit and casually share sunset with some of Scotland's finest Munros.
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Rockpoint
Ben Vane
Some people see things while others don't. If you're one of the others, then this is the view from the summit of Ben Vane, out west to Ben Cruachan, Mull and the Western Isles.
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The Golden Cobbler
Arrochar Alps
Autumn is my favourite time of year for both hillwalking and photography. The shorter days mean that sunsets are more civilised, with the lower light transforming golden hour into several golden hours. This mellow autumnal scene was witnessed from the
rock-strewn summit plateau of Beinn Narnain.
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Stob Binnein smokes
From Ben Ledi
An eerie evening in the Trossachs when you wouldn't be surprised to see a dragon fly by, possibly Smaug, maybe not Puff.
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Behind Bidean nam Bian
From Beinn Maol Chaluim
You get an unusual view of Biden nam Bian from Beinn Maol Chaluim. It would be discourteous to describe these magnificent flanks as her, his, its, backside but essentially that's what they are. Huge too.
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August moon over
Bidean nam Bian
Glen Coe
While much of the glory of Glen Coe can be experienced with very little effort, Bidean nam Bian can only really be appreciated if you’re prepared to rise above the tourist trail. This image was taken from Sgorr nam Fiannaidh, close to sunset, the low sun accentuating the complex terrain to great effect.
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Summer on The Saddle
Glen Shiel
Glen Shiel's finest, The Saddle. A sore one for me as the heat was hot and even the walker's route felt cripplingly steep. But the blood, the sweat, the tears, they all evaporate when rewarded with views like these.
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September moon over
Ben Lomond
From Beinn Narnain
On a day with no cloud a photographer has to find alternative points of interest. The Arrochar Alps are a great place to be on such a day, especially Beinn Narnain, where bizarre rock formations create intricate shapes, once the sun sinks low.
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Sun Worship
Binnein Mòr
An enchanted evening spent on Binnein Mòr in the Mamores.
As the sun crept closer to the horizon, a myriad of mountains leant back, en masse, to take in the last of the day's rays.
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Tombstones above
Loch Hourn
From Buidhe Bheinn
Pausing for a break on the rock-strewn slopes of Buidhe Bheinn,
I couldn’t help but feel that I was sitting amongst what appeared to be giant tombstones, and that my presence might not be welcome.
I excused myself and quietly moved on.
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The Snow Queen
From Beinn Chabhair
They call Ben Lui 'Queen of the Southern Highlands'.
She certainly looks regal in this image, taken on a quiet, crisp,
cold evening in late February.
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Winter sun behind
Stob Dearg
From Beinn a' Chrùlaiste
Trudging up the lower slopes of Beinn a’ Chrulaiste, you could be forgiven for wondering what all the fuss is about. They’re a mess. Higher up, you realise why this place has become a Mecca for mountain photographers.
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Beinn a' Ghlò revealed
Perthshire
Those magical, illusive, moments when the clouds clear and
snow-laden mountains are revealed in all their majesty. All taken in from the relative comfort and extremely civilised, Ben Vrackie.
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Blue snow shade
Ben Venue
Watching the snow change from white to blue as the shadows lengthen on a bitterly cold day in the Trossachs.
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White Tops
From Sgòrr na Ciche
The Mamores range are an impressive range from any angle, but from Sgòrr na Ciche (The Pap), topped with a layer of icing sugar, they become truly irresistible.
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Pink snow and
glowing grasses
Ben Lawers range
Iridescent mounds of grass provide a stunning foreground to a sleepy, snowbound, Ben Lawers.
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Spring on Stob Ban
The Grey Corries
The Glencoe and Black Mount Munros retain their snowy tops as the days stretch out and the lower ground prepares to spring to life.
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The Southern Highlands
on show
Ben Lomond
On the right day, in winter, when approached from the wonderful Ptarmigan Ridge, there can be few more satisfying vistas.
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Lochnagar wears her
winter coat
From Meikle Pap
From Glen Muick, the early walk-in to Lochnagar is mundane, with few hints of what’s to come. But when her magnificent northern corrie finally comes into view, she's a truly awe-inspiring sight.
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Clear and crisp
above Arrochar
Arrochar Alps
There’s a magical landscape above Arrochar. Once past the
tree-line, you’re confronted with rugged peaks and huge skies.
It’s another world up there, especially after a fresh fall of snow.
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Snow Blessed
Meall nan Tarmachan
From Meall nan Tarmachan towards Meall Garbh and the Tarmachan Ridge on a rare bluebird day in the Ben Lawers range.
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Wee farm in the snow
From Ben Vrackie
A Christmas card scene with snowy mountains, Christmas trees,
a cosy wee farm, coal-fire burning... etc...etc...
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Winter sunset on
Beinn Each
The Trossachs
Stùc a' Chròin catches the last of the rays on a quiet January afternoon. The upper reaches of Beinn Each looking gnarly.
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Bluebirds over Glen Coe
Stob Coire nan Lochan
Taken on the descent from Biden nam Bian, I loved how this cheeky fragment of cloud floated into view, in a vain attempt to spoil the otherwise bluebird conditions.
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A light dusting on the Arrochar Alps
From Beinn Ime
Ben Lomond bossing the scene on an early winter's day on
Beinn Ime.
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Winter blues and
canary yellows
From Ben Venue
Approaching from Loch Achray, there's not a lot to excite the eyes until you reach the upper reaches of Ben Venue. But the reveal has to be one of the finest in the Southern Highlands.
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Winter on Loch Katrine
From Ben A’an
At a paltry 450m, Ben A’an is hardly an expedition.
But if you get there early (or late) enough, especially in winter,
the views are humungous.
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Above the January clouds
From Stob Coire Raineach
Taken from the summit of Stob Coire Raineach, in windless January conditions, with the only clouds to be found forming a soft blanket for the Grey Corries.
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Little big mountain
Binnein Beag
There’s less than 200m difference in height between Binnein Mor and Binnein Beag. So, it’s one of those grand illusions when you stand on top of either and try to surmise just how the other one looks so incredibly big, or so incredibly small.
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The bonnie banks
Loch Lomond
Bonnie Loch Lomond on a changeable summer's day, when time seems to pass oh so slowly, as do the showers.
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Spring in the Mamores
From Am Bodach
It's May in the Mamores and the mountainsides are still very much golden. But things are about to change.
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Last light over
Loch Katrine
Ben A’an
Perched at the head of Loch Katrine with the Arrochar, Tyndrum and Crianlarich peaks prominent on the western skyline, Ben A’an is the perfect spot to catch sunset.
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High clouds float
above Loch Leven
Am Bodach
Biden nam Bian clings on to winter, but spring has taken hold on Am Bodice, as Loch Leven sparkles far below.
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Hotter than July
Goatfell
If June and July underperform, there's always August. Sunset, after a very sticky plod up Goatfell, via Glen Rosa and North Goatfell.
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May in Glen Etive
Beinn Maol Chaluim
Possibly my favourite view of Glen Etive, Beinn Maol Chaluim’s long ridge feels relatively untrodden compared to the Munros that surround on all sides.
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First light on Ben Cruachan
Creach Bheinn (Loch Creran)
Ben Cruachan and the Kinglass peaks basking in the mellow,
late summer, very early morning, light.
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Midsummer night's dream
Glen Shiel
Following the Forcan Ridge and on down the complex flanks of the Saddle, this is as far north and west as the sun ever reaches. Ever.
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Big Country
Maol Chean-dearg
Possibly the finest vista in Torridon, it's well worth saving
Maol Chean-dearg for a clear day. I couldn't possibly contemplate the long walk-in, scree and final boulderfield, without visual reward.
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Jupiter Rising
Mam na Gualainn
An otherworldly experience on midsummer's night above
Loch Leven. As the sun disappeared, having squeezed itself between cloud and land, the sky swirled orange, like the surface of a giant, gaseous planet.
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Aonach Eagach basks
From Sgòrr nam Fiannaidh
On an afternoon that had started off dull, I watched as brighter skies moved closer, initially lighting up the vast expanse of Rannoch Moor and eventually Glen Coe itself. Like a Christmas switch-on, but in August.
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Summerland
From Ben Lomond
Apparently, over 30,000 people climb Ben Lomond each year.
I wonder how many stay up top for sunset. This was taken on a beautiful summer's evening and I had the summit to myself.
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Candy floss clouds
Mam na Gualainn
After an evening on Binnein Mòr, watching the sun set behind
Ben Nevis, I began to wander down, feeling very fortunate.
But, like the icing on the cake, the candy floss after the fair, the sky put on one final, spectacular, display.
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Sunset over Crianlarich
Ben A’an
I usually choose the big picture in preference to detail, but sometimes there's merit in simplicity, as with this detail from a sunset shoot on Ben A’an.
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All calm on Loch Hourn
From Sgùrr nan Eugallt
Ladhar Bheinn, Loch Hourn, Beinn Sgitheall and the Cuillin
of Skye, all in one view. A sunrise to remember on this finest
of summits.
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Summer haze in Glen Coe
From Stob Coire nan Lochan
Softened in a summer haze, layer upon layer of granite, rhyolite, mica schist, quartzite and other remnants of more turbulent times.
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Sgùrr Na Forcan shines
The Saddle
The centrepiece of the Forcan ridge, Sgùrr Na Forcan, plays sundial on the flanks of nearby Faochag.
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Pot of gold
Bealach na Gaoithe
With an ascent of 20m max, feeling uncomfortably tourist-like,
I became aware of a small rainbow, slowly drifting across
Loch Torridon. Camera out, I scrambled up to a suitable spot, hoping that I hadn’t missed out. An hour later, nearing sunset,
the same rainbow was still lighting up the loch.
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Pink Ptarmigan
Ben Lomond
I've stumbled across ptarmigan a few times, browns, greys, blacks and even white, but never pink. There's a first time for everything.
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Beinn Dorain lights up
From Beinn Chabhair
Save the best until last. This was certainly the case on Beinn Chabhair. Steep eroded 'paths' followed by relentless bogs, hidden by a thin layer of snow, was purgatory. Fortunately the views up top were heavenly.
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Sunburst over
Meall Garbh
The Tarmachan Ridge
A sublime and very well planned sunset. 4pm on Hogmanay. Leaving plenty of time for quick descent and back home for the tortuous ritual of the bells.
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Harbour of cloud
Ben Lomond
Watching the cloud come rolling in from my perch on Ben Vane during winter solstice, while most of the population were wandering around in murk, is up there with my smuggest moments.
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Neverland
Beinn Ime
Not sure why I named this Neverland. But anyway, it's second star to the right, and straight on...
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Fire & Ice
Aonach Eagach
At the end of a fifty shades day above Glen Coe, the Aonach Eagach suddenly smoulders under the most incredible display of light.
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Moonscape
Ben A’an
Some things you just can’t plan for. Well you can, but you’ve just been looking in the wrong direction. Like the time I headed up
Ben A’an for sunrise and ended up with a moonset.
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Deer Ridge
Sgùrr nan Eugallt
Other than on the summit of Sgùrr an Fhidhleir, and for completely different reasons, this is the only time I've actually crawled on a mountain. I'm not sure how far I was from them, but I spotted a small group of deer on the ridgeline ahead, and I wasn't going to miss this once in a lifetime photo-opportunity.
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Mordor
From Ben Ledi
With snow squalls forecast, on a bitterly cold November day, I was strangely attracted to a wander up nearby Ben Ledi. The forecasters were correct, but with late pools of sunlight accompanying said squalls, I can only describe the views as Mordoresque.
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Garbh Bheinn shows softly
Ardgour
Taken from the rock-strewn south summit of Garbh Bheonn,
this was the only time the main summit emerged all day. My mood wasn't helped by a guy who told me the views from his drone,
a mere 20m above, were absolutely incredible.
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Stob Dubh on fire
Buachaille Etive Beag
With zero visibility and the light fading fast, I decided to call it a day and head down. Five minutes later, on the rocky shoulder of Stob Coire Rainaich, the skies briefly cleared and, lo and behold, there was Stob Dubh, smouldering like an unstable volcano.
My heart erupted.
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Three lochs at sunset
From Ben Ledi
Actually, two lochs and a reservoir, strategically positioned,
leading the eye out to the mountain-strewn horizon and the
sun-blessed cloud formations above.
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Total Torridon
From Beinn Damh
As I sat, for what seemed an eternity, in Beinn Damh's summit shelter, I was having doubts whether I would ever truly experience the Torridon I'd read so much about. Then, as if some great being in the sky had drawn open the curtains, I was presented with this. More beautiful than any book could describe.
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Blue Mountains
From Stob Coire Raineach
In mid-winter, it take resolve to hang about on a mountain top at dusk. But often the light is at its best in these moments after sunset. Under clear skies there can be a wonderful play of colour between orange skies and blue, snow-laden mountains.
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Over the cloud sea to Skye
From Sgùrr a' Mhaoraich
To catch a summit sunset in summer, you really need to wildcamp. The climb can be sticky, itchy too, but once up top you at least get to relax, take in the show and roll, cloud-like, into your bed at curtain close.
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Cloud creeps up Suilven
Quinag
Early spring on Quinag. I planned to hit the summit of Spidean Coinich for sunrise and although the views to Glencoul, where the sun was rising, were good, my attention was drawn to Suilven and a bank of cloud creeping up her eastern flanks.
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Winter sunset over
Stob Dubh
From Stob Coire Raineach
The air was so clean with not a cloud in the sky and hardly a breath of wind. All alone on Stob Coire Raineach, content in the knowledge that I was the only human on plantet earth experiencing this view, in this moment.
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