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A Walk in the Woods

Walking alone in the woods is a different thing. No matter how bright the sun shines or how calm the weather, there is uncertainty; an uncertainty that doesn’t follow you on any other walk. Even if you’re following a good path, being unable to see beyond the next tree has an effect on your psyche. And quite soon you experience the feeling that you can no longer be seen by anyone else – and you really are on your own.

Forces in the Field

I’ve just been picking through some of the images from the ‘Forces’ weekend at Culzean Castle – with its extensive menu of Medieval swordplay, engagements from the Napoleonic Wars and skirmishes from the American Civil War. Add in groups representing Second World War troops, campaigning suffragettes, a 1940s hair ‘salon’ and also a band of bikers (?).

Culzean Castle, Ayrshire

Like many Ayrshire natives, I’m no stranger to the Culzean Estate. Last Sunday, I was going to see the ‘Forces in the Field’ event, but thought I’d get down early to have a wander. The lighting was so good I started with some shots of the castle. It’s not the type of photography I’m striving for, but when it’s there in front of you………

Merchant City Festival – 31 July

Here’s some colour from the Glasgow festival that takes place every summer.

Poppies

We came across these poppies in Culzean Castle’s walled garden – a simply outstanding display. Culzean Castle and its extensive country park is one of our premier visitor attractions. If you come to Ayrshire, you’ve just got to go there.

Edinburgh Street Musician

Performers are out on the streets ahead of the start of this year’s Edinburgh Festival. It’s always worth a visit to the city in these summer months.

The Flight of the Drones

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Nature Walks

The Scottish weather has closed in and we’re now into the wetter days of summer. I’m falling back on some recent nature images. I’m looking to see how to make use of the light to some advantage.

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Insect World – 6 June

Eventually I sit down at the edge of the pond, and let the damselflies drift along the bank towards me. They settle on the grasses or glide over the water, just there. It seems in part magical as these little slivers of jewellery waft around. Mostly Common Blues …. but some red ones too. At one time, they were called the ‘Devil’s darning needles’ – and the myth was that if perchance you were to lie and sleep beside the water, they would come and sew your eyelids up – a story to scare the kids.

Glasgow City Murals

Glasgow City Council has supported artists in the creation of murals around the city centre, and today, the works of art adorning Glasgow’s walls are quite outstanding. Last Sunday we followed a tour of murals created by artists, like Smug, Rogue-One, Art Pistol and others. I now have so many questions about how they manage to produce such amazing images in often difficult places, and at the same time coping with Scottish weather.