Author Topic: The Isle of Skye; there and back again. (Read 14621 times)

David Paterson · « **on:** October 26, 2016, 12:40:05 »

Mayumi and I had a short trip to Skye - a day meandering slowly north, a day on Skye, and a day heading home by a different route. I'll post a few images from each day.

Day One - the journey north.
1. Loch Linnhe at Corran Ferry
2. Stricken tree, Kingairloch
3. Loch Linnhe near Camus na Croise
4. The Sound of Arisaig
5. Rois-Bheinn and Glenuig Bay.
6. Rois-Bheinn from Lochailort.
7. Dusk at Arisaig
8. Warehouse roof, Mallaig

Jakov Minić · « **Reply #1 on:** October 26, 2016, 13:29:24 »

David, your images make me want to move to Scotland!

simato73 · « **Reply #2 on:** October 26, 2016, 13:38:08 »

I was waiting for this post to start.

So you went with the ferry... was it a choice based on practical reasons or based on scenic preference over another route ( Glen Shiel/Kyle of Lochalsh)?
Excellent images, they remind me of a very pleasant day in May (very different colours though!) earlier this year.
Now looking forward to images from what is turning into an elusive Grail for me: Skye.

Akira · « **Reply #3 on:** October 26, 2016, 13:54:08 »

What an immersive series of images! I'm looking forward to seeing more from this trip!

tommiejeep · « **Reply #4 on:** October 26, 2016, 14:11:30 »

Dave , Lovely series. Excellent images. I love the West Coast of Scotland. Quick question. Has the bridge drastically increased traffic to Skye? Mull, is a no go spot certain times of the year.
Cheers,
Tom

Frank Fremerey · « **Reply #5 on:** October 26, 2016, 14:25:41 »

Oh, come one, this is so unfair. I love this place so much and have to sit at home work .... good for you, savour any moment!

Mikes · « **Reply #6 on:** October 26, 2016, 14:57:07 »

Lovely evocative series, Dave. My wife and I spent a memorable couple of April days there late last century. The long evenings were perfect for photography.

I love the soft afternoon colours of #4 and #5, but the first two are my favorites. Looking forward to seeing more.

Did you do any scientific research at Talisker?

Anthony · « **Reply #7 on:** October 26, 2016, 15:20:03 »

David, lovely photos, another place in Scotland I want to explore.

elsa hoffmann · « **Reply #8 on:** October 26, 2016, 18:51:25 »

you did well. beautiful views

Thomas G · « **Reply #9 on:** October 26, 2016, 22:21:23 »

Great stuff and impressive opening 2. By your pictures Scottland moves up our (my wifes and my) vacation priority wish list.

David Paterson · « **Reply #10 on:** October 26, 2016, 23:24:19 »

Thanks, everybody, for all the kind comments. I can see that Skye is a popular place, which is hardly surprising; it has such a lot to offer.

I'll post some shots of Skye tomorrow.

simato73 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 26, 2016, 23:24:36 »

Quote from: Frank Fremerey on October 26, 2016, 14:25:41

Oh, come one, this is so unfair. I love this place so much and have to sit at home work .... good for you, savour any moment!

You be quiet, you were on a super holiday until yesterday.

Frank Fremerey · « **Reply #12 on:** October 27, 2016, 00:36:03 »

Quote from: simato73 on October 26, 2016, 23:24:36

You be quiet, you were on a super holiday until yesterday.

My body still lags around Californian time...

David Paterson · « **Reply #13 on:** October 27, 2016, 11:31:39 »

Some Skye pics - these are not of the best, but show something of what Skye is all about . . . I hope . . .

1. Stricken tree below Beinn na Caillich
2. Cattle near Tarskavaig
3. Homecoming; Broadford Bay
4. A view of Broadford (the name comes directly from old Norse - Breidafjordur is a place I have visited in Iceland).
5. The Coulin Ridge, from Trotternish
6. Staffin Bay at dusk
7. Dawn - looking south from the Quiraing
8. The Quiraing rocks.
9. Hazy Coulins from Sligachan
10. Workboat at Sconser