The Northern lights of May were spectacular. Nearly everyone caught sight of the colourful display. A remote location without light pollution wasn’t required to see
Category: Photography
Book promotion day 2
Book promotion day 2. It’s all about stepping outside my comfort zone. Doing short videos to promote my latest book and answer questions is fun.
New Book for Christmas
New Book for Christmas. On 16th December, 2023, I published my memoir. My latest book is called, ‘The Confessions and Life Lessons of a Country
Scottish deer comment 2023
Scottish deer comment 2023. Deer have been a favourite of mine since early childhood, and I am always delighted to write about them. They’re also
Happy St Andrews Day
Happy St Andrew’s Day. It’s the 30 November 2023, and it’s St Andrew’s day here in Scotland
Nature is a great healer
Nature is a great healer. Most of us feel better when we have spent time outdoors. From a morning dog walk to an afternoon stroll
Morning magic and Unicorns
Morning magic and Unicorns. Don’t we all need a sprinkle of magic in our lives? Uplifting morning light to a glimpse of a wild creature,
Special places around us
Special places around us. Scotland is a scenic country, it is blessed with many beautiful locations. Many of them are visited by people from across
Misty morning November landscape
Misty morning November landscape. Monday early morning mist travelled slowly across the landscape. The mist cloaked the hills and hid the loch as the sun
November rain and mist
November rain and mist. November often presents wonderful photographic opportunities. Damp days and lingering mists in the hills above the trees look magical especially when
October sunlight on Birch Tree
October sunlight on Birch Tree. Sunlight uplifts the soul, it makes all the bad things good again. It is a positive influence, and an essential
Red deer in Scotland
Red deer in Scotland. The largest UK population of red deer can be found in Scotland. Scottish stags are sometimes referred to as the “Monarch
Sunrise over Loch Rannoch
Sunrise over Loch Rannoch is feast for the yes. It is a great way to start your day with an uplifting scene!
The Stags are back
The Stags are back. The red deer rut seems to be drawing to a close. The wild stormy weather has probably hastened the end of
Light, weather and Loch
Light, weather and Loch. When they all come together like this it is stunning. The light from the sunrise, the low mist on a still
A snowy October outlook
A snowy October outlook. It is not rare to have snow fall in the highlands in late October. The weather during October, to date, has
Water, rain, full and flowing
Water, rain, full and flowing. October is a month of active nature. The temperatures dip, the wind picks up and the low light of the
Positive news for salmon
Positive news for salmon. Our salmon numbers have been in decline for decades. There are many factors responsible for their decline, from warming sea temperatures
Embracing October’s Autumn Palette
Embracing October’s Autumn Palette. It is one of the most spectacular months for colour and change. The slow and steady approach of winter can be
Warm weather animal sightings
Warm weather animal sightings. During the unseasonably high temperatures, our wildlife will change behaviour and be more visible. Often the most active time for wildlife
Scotland’s stag stalking season
Scotland’s stag stalking season. The deer stalking season for stags starts on 1st July through to 20th October. It’s a busy time for deer stalkers
The weather has an impact
The weather has an impact on activities. As the seasons change and slip into the next, we need to find ways to adapt. After a
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
What is Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Artificial Intelligence is the intelligence demonstrated by computers, as opposed to human or animal intelligence. It combines computer science and
Women in Wellies with Linda Mellor
Women in Wellies with Linda Mellor. Guest, Linda Mellor, enjoys a chat with Hannah and Charlotte in their popular twice-monthly podcast called ‘Women in Wellies’.
A sunset or sunrise?
A sunset or sunrise? I like both but feel more drawn to sunrise, and there are lots of reasons why. But this sequence of photographs,
An outdoors life
An outdoors life is the best life, just look at the scenes you can capture! Spending time outdoors is never wasted. This is the time
Wildlife evenings in May
Wildlife evenings in May are a feast for the photographer’s senses. The light is long and beautiful, and nature is active. Who wants to be
Longer light creates opportunities
Longer light creates opportunities for taking photographs. The day starts earlier with the sun rising before most people get out of bed, and sets, currently,
Photoshoot conditions worked together
Photoshoot conditions worked together to make it perfect. I was able to achieve exactly what I set out to do. When you work outdoors you
Deer and Photography evening in Perth
Deer and photography evening in Perth, Scotland. A winning combination! If you love deer you will love the evening, if you love photography you will
Top up your creativity
Top up your creativity. Experiences and adventures, no matter how small, all help towards topping up your creativity fuel tank. Probably the best way to
Wait a while for winter
Wait a while for winter. Just like this fox, sitting and waiting in the woodland. The fox was photographed sitting in open woodland, and close
Sunrise sunshine yes please!
Sunrise sunshine, yes please! There is no better way to start the day than with a walk. A walk while the sun is rising is
Do you love windy weather?
Do you love windy weather? The windy weather shakes things up and brings about thoughts of change. In this sense, wind can be defined as
Daily choices around us
Daily choices around us. Choices are everywhere should you choose to see them. A morning walk revealed wildlife making choices, just look at the two
Sunset and stags in February
Sunset and stags in February on a Sunday evening was an uplifting ending to a peaceful weekend. What a sky! As the sun started to
First day of February and Imbolc
First day of February and Imbolc. It is a time for celebration! Even when many people bemoan January as a long month, there are celebrations
A new dawn
A new dawn is such an uplifting sight. It is a great way to start your day. This morning was a perfect Monday morning. The
Burns night
Burns night is held tonight, 25th January. Robert or Rabbie Burns was born on this date in 1759. Tonight, his life and work is celebrated
The Mystical Mountain
The Mystical Mountain of Schiehallion rarely looks the same. Each day, different light, and varied weather. It draws you in, you can’t help but look
What makes your heart sing?
What makes your heart sing? Well, for me it has to be the outdoors, and wildlife encounters. Living in the highlands, I am fortunate I
Sunlight beckons us in
Sunlight beckons us in. This afternoon’s deer feed and the light was glorious. The air temperature was well below freezing but there was hardly a
Weekend weather forecast
It’s Saturday and the forecast correctly informed us we would see snow. The wind speed picked up, the rain turned into sleet and the temperature
The Countryside provides us with many things
The countryside provides us with many things. One of them a reason to smile. A photograph taken earlier today, a red deer stag wearing some
You can’t mistake Schiehallion
You can’t mistake Schiehallion. The prominent cone shaped mountain is visible from many locations on clear day. Located in Perthshire, near the village of Kinloch
January wet weather 2023
January wet weather has been a constant theme in 2023. Fields are sodden, burns have turned into fast-flowing rivers and hillside tracks have transformed into
Stag Stalking in remote Scotland (chapter 2)
Part 2 Stag stalking in remote Scotland, part 2. The continuation of stalking the final cull stag of the season. However the late October weather
Stag Stalking in remote Scotland (chapter 1)
Part 1 “Stag Stalking in remote Scotland. A few years ago, I stalked my first red deer stag on Corrievarkie, a remote estate on the
January’s Full Moon
January’s full moon is called the Wolf Moon and is due to reach it’s peak a little after 11pm (UK) today. It has been difficult
Mixed weather
The mixed weather was welcomed today. The rain washed away a lot of the snow but the thick, treacherous ice remained. Perhaps another mild night,
Rural Estate Working Life during the winter months
Rural estate working life during the winter months is one of the toughest. The working life of an Estate chimes along to the tune of
Inspiration for the new year
After the festive season, many of us seek out Inspiration for the new year ahead. What’s more, if inspiration strikes, then it is an opportunity
Forward looking
Now is the time for some forward looking. It’s late December and many of us are having a quiet time between Christmas day and New