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Muckle Roe, Shetland |
Last week I was on Shetland for a week, nice work if you can get it! Working on guiding/safety for a film crew. Time to get some photography myself. Not allowed to say anymore!
First time in these beautiful Isles. Here's some photos to give a flavour.
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Shetland has plenty of beaches, many of which you'll have to yourself |
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Puffins |
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Getting acquainted |
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Magnificent coastlines, everywhere |
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Arctic Tern |
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More dramatic cliffs |
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Fulmar |
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Otter |
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Plenty of historical dwellings |
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Shetland Pony, you'll see them everywhere! |
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The Mousa Ferry at 10pm |
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Isle of Mousa at 11pm |
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St. Ninians |
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Oystercatchers everywhere |
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More secluded beaches |
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Red Throated Divers |
Whilst I was away on Shetland Gavin was guiding for me in Torridon.
Jacqui & Rosie had two glorious days on Liathach and An Teallach. Well done to them, sorry I couldn't guide them myself. Big thanks to Gavin for guiding.
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All photos taken by Gavin |
Meanwhile, back home in the Cairngorms and the heatwave continues. For over 4 weeks we've hardly seen any rain and it's been hot and sunny, too hot for some!
It was fabulous to see and photograph the beautiful Dotterel last Thursday.
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Female Dotterel |
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Dotterel are angels |
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Looking good |
Gary holds a Schedule 1 Bird Photography Licence, issued by NatureScot. All images above were taken with a large telephoto lens at a safe distance and are cropped.
Good numbers of Snow Bunting recently.
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Male Snow Bunting |
A very hot day last Thursday on the lower hills. Beautiful wildlife and flora.
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Mountain Hare, of course |
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Golden-ringed Dragonfly |
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Bees enjoying the first of the heather |
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Large Red Damselfly |
Finally, on Saturday I was guiding on the two big Munros of Beinn A'an & Beinn a' Bhuird. Long walk-in on good paths and tracks. A grand 11 hour day amongst wild, remote hills.
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Summit tor of Beinn A'an |
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Lovely approach |
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