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This video of the Aurora at the Mull of Galloway gives a realistic idea of what the naked eye saw. The overhead parts of the
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This video of the Aurora at the Mull of Galloway gives a realistic idea of what the naked eye saw. The overhead parts of the
I recently came across this fab over 50’s songwriting website. Think mature wine, aged single malt or fine chocolate and you get the idea. The
I recently came across this fab over 50’s songwriting website. Think mature wine, aged single malt or fine chocolate and you get the idea. The
On the 5th November 2023 our neighbour across the road from us knocked on the door around teatime. Jane Fraser is a very talented artist
One of the advantages of being a part time tour guide at the Mull of Galloway is that the chances of seeing dolphins are multiplied.
At the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse there is a resident that frequents the lawn just about every day. One of my favourite creatures – A
Down at the Gallie Craig Coffee House at the Mull of Galloway there’s a wonderful carpet of pink sea thrift abundant on the hills and
The light on these trees really made this image. I love it when the emotion of a place is heightened by sunlight. This was one
This image was taken after sunset and light painted with a torch. Along with the surreal lighting the fresh bluebells and ferns give it a
This sea arch makes for a great long exposure. I used a 16 stop ND filter to give me a shutter speed of five and
The Aurora Borrealis on the 23rd/24th March was a powerful one. Sadly where I was there was a huge amount of cloud cover and I
Inspired from the exhibition at the Mull of Galloway this wall running along the harbour approach is home to an Exhibition of local photographs by
The Full Moon being eclipsed by the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse. This shot is exposed for the moon and creates a moody silhouette. A digital
The 26th February 2023 saw a powerful display of the Aurora Borrealis (Northern Lights). I drove to Corsewall at the northernmost end of the Rhins
A beautiful morning in January where the beach was covered with patches of snow. This shot was taken looking North away from the rising sun.
The Old Kirk at Kirkmaiden near Drummore stands up on a hill overlooking Luce Bay. This shot was taken before sunrise whilst there was still
The cliffs at the Mull of Galloway are over 200 feet high. This cave is only accessible by boat (unless you’re a mountaineer!) This shot
Moon shots are very difficult to get right in Landscapes. The reason is that the moon itself has such a dynamic range difference from the
It was very still at the Mull of Galloway (unusual for this time of year) and I saw an opportunity to get a shot of
And another dawn shot from the Mull of Galloway. When there’s broken clouds at dawn they can light up beautifully if the East is clear
Another dawn shot from the Mull of Galloway. July and August sees many of Scotlands hills covered in purple as the Heathercomes into bloom. Particularly
The Mull of Galloway is the Southernmost place in Scotland. It has cliffs over 200 ft high and is home to a variety of seabirds.
The sunrise at the Mull of Galloway is approximately at 5.00am mid July. This image was taken before sunrise whilst the light was still flashing
The RSPB centre at the Mull of Galloway (Scotlands most southern place) It’s home to all kinds of sea birds including Guillimot, Razorbill, and Kittiwakes
There are many waterfalls along the Cordorcan Burn that runs through the wood of Cree near Newton Stewart. I took this image on a dull
This shot was a challenge as the cave was actually quite tight, it was the middle of the day (contrasty light outside) and had broken
Bluebells are such delicate flowers and grace our landscape around April/May time. I shot this image at dawn. It captures something of the cool first
Dunskey Castle is a dramatic old ruin perched on the clifftops near Portpatrick. It has a ghostly feel to it and I thought it would
I have produced a new set of greetings cards and an A3 size 2023 Calendar showcasing the Lighthouse at Burnham on Sea. I was persuaded
Even an apparently uninteresting subject can become interesting in the right light. For landscape photography it’s all about the light. The Harbour wall here at
Take a few rocks in a beach pool – add a few ripples around the edge to catch the light as the sun sets over
This Image was taken back in 2013 after some pretty heavy flooding on the Somerset levels. It shows Glastonbury Tor rising out of the morning
The Drummore road near the village was taking an almighty pounding by the sea today. Storm Barra with South Easterly winds as well as a
Last night at Port Logan there was a very unusual cloud formation. A thin long cloud stretched from Ireland right across the South Rhins of
Here’s a painting I did of the Lower Lighthouse at Burnham on Sea. Before I focused on my Landscape Photography I painted a fair number
The Lower Lighthouse at Burnham on Sea is a very unusual one as lighthouses go. It stands on nine stilts. I think I must have
Here’s a song I’ve been working on lately written and recorded at home in Galloway More See how the good times Overcome the
Why do I love to see a wild cherry tree? Well, in and of itself, it has such a beautiful presence…the promise of leaf burst,
Love is not a limited commodity, it is a limitless and boundless outpouring. It cannot and will not cease to flow, it doesn’t require anything
A song I composed, recorded and finally mixed at home in June/July 2021 We are the Sunshine Ding dong It’s the bell of my
Are you far away from someone you love? Sometimes we find ourselves physically a long distance from those in our heart, and sometimes it is
It was July 2019, a warm, sunny day, and I was in North Devon, wandering through a busy shopping street, when a most beautiful pied
Five days ago was a very special day. The 3rd of May 2021. Twenty one years earlier, Caleb was born. A very special little boy.
Looking out from the end of our garden, here in the South Rhins of Galloway, I am blessed, on a clear day, to see the
The Skyhome logo is a Hummingbird. These birds are extraordinary little creatures. Here’s 5 things I love about them :- They are the smallest of
Beautiful May… My my, it’s May again! If it were a competition for loveliness this month would surely win on several counts, not least because
The High Road What a wonderful view we have from the bottom of our garden. Looking out over the South Rhins of Galloway to Luce
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