A short trip to Scotland's far north-west - final images added.

[David Paterson]

David, my kids just came back from the disco, and I showed them your images.
They said WOW. It's not easy to impress teenagers, you know...

I did something that teenagers like? It's my turn to say WOW, I think. Thanks, Jakov.

My thanks also to Floyd and Akira for your positive comments. Much appreciated.

Akira - the mixed weather with about 50% cloud cover is ideal for my kind of work. I don't much like plain blue skies, and I don't like total grey overcast either. 

[Mikes]

Scotland so well presented! The Scotland Tourist Board must be loving these.

I think that my favourite is #1 of the first series. Great colours - this scene would be so different without that brilliant blue sky. However, #6 (Salt meadow at Achnaheard) of the second series is evocative.

I imagine that these locations look quite different at the moment.

[David Paterson]

Scotland so well presented! The Scotland Tourist Board must be loving these.

I imagine that these locations look quite different at the moment.

Hi Mike - at one time (long ago) I did quite a lot of work for the STB but their image of Scotland was very different to mine, and eventually we parted company. I'm glad you picked out the Achnaheard pic - it's also my favourite from that set.

[Akira]

I've never really inspired by the official images of tourist boards of any country.  They are mostly all-too-typical and boring.

Dave's images make me want to go to Scotland much more than those ones do.

[Ann]

What I always love and admire in David's photographs is the way in which he captures lighting, shapes and textures.
The shots become even more memorable and special when there are some atmospherics such as clouds and mist rolling over mountain-tops.

Truly a beautiful series.

[Mikes]

What I always love and admire in David's photographs is the way in which he captures lighting, shapes and textures.
The shots become even more memorable and special when there are some atmospherics such as clouds and mist rolling over mountain-tops.

Truly a beautiful series.

+1

[David Paterson]

I'm embarrassed to receive such praise, but thank you anyway - Ann, Akira and Mike. I have the great good fortune to live in a place which can be beautiful at any time of year and in any weather; and I have lots time.

[basker]

David,

I really admire how well you use your time, and I agree with the well deserved praise of this series posted earlier. I would add that I see #26, the blue pyramid, as a remarkably striking image.

Sam

[David Paterson]

Thank you, Sam; "the blue pyramid" - a very apt and striking title - I might borrow that if the image ever gets used for something.