Loch Coruisk, Isle of Skye

Loch Coruisk on Skye is accessible only be overland trek or boat.  The boat will drop you off near this spot and from there there's a short walk to the actual loch.

The Quiraing

There was a post a while back with a photo or two from The Quiraing on the Isle of Skye; this is a photo made there using the pano setting on my iPhone 5S.

Scraggy Scottish Stones

This image of these scratched up stones was made with the iPhone Hipstamatic app.

Scottish Heather

You might think that the stories you hear about Scotland being blanketed by heather are a myth perpetuated by the Scottish Tourist people; but you'd be wrong.

The Happy Miracle of Single Malt Whisky

On a distillery tour many years ago a guide told our group that he was going to give us their secret recipe.  First, he said, you'll need the basic ingredients; barley, water and yeast.  You'll then malt the barley, germinate it, mash it, ferment it and distill it.  Then you might distill it again depending on your 'house style' and the custom of your own distillery.  Then it's into the barrels for a wee rest, at least three years by law or maybe much longer.  Then, voila!  Single malt scotch whisky.  What could be simpler?  This fence detail depicting a still was observed at Talisker Distillery on the Isle of Skye.

A Little Foreground Interest Please Part II

Here's another example of how foreground interest can be brought into play; this time in a more symmetrical picture space layout.

A Little Foreground Interest Please

Several years ago a photographer that I hold in high regard introduced me to the concept of foreground interest - he used it to great affect in his photography.  It can really help to fill the frame and add depth to a photo.