There was quite a lot of fish activity in the moat. I suspect it's brimming with trout as I can't imagine fishing is allowed?

Some perfect Scottish weather provided those lovely moody clouds with little bursts of sun clearing through to light up the castle. Magic.

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I chanced upon some fascinating beech trees that were sprawling through the woods of Western Scotland like an army of slow moving giant spiders.

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Join me in October of 2015 as I travel back to Great Britain – my homeland.

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This three day workshop will take us through historic castles, medieval fortresses, enchanted waterfalls, ruins, lochs, and picturesque Scottish towns.

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Imagine the chills I felt as for the second time I heard voices in the Fairy Glen - Scottish voices.

This was my second visit to this mystical and enchanted Glen on the Isle of Skye in Scotland.

The day before I felt sure I could just hear a faint conversation but as I stood atop the hill to survey the surrounding area not a soul could be seen.

On the second day I'd completely forgotten about the mystery voices until once again they wafted my way.

I couldn't quite make out the words as they seemed to fade in and out, so I made a concerted effort to try strain my ears and listen harder.

Again, the voices gently lapped over the crenellated hillocks and as I prepared to be awed by the magical whisperings of otherworldly fairies I finally heard this clear pronouncement.

''Frr Focks sake man, get yer fokkun shayte together and pass me that fokkun stack!''

Magical, truly magical thought I.

To this day I'm convinced it was the fairies and nothing to do with the middle aged man and boy working on a gate repair about half a kilometer away from the Glen.

Enjoy
Gavin Hardcastle

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This is a three shot vertical pano at 16mm on the Sony A7RII.

There are infinite compositional options at the Fairy Pools. I'm hoping to hold a workshop on Skye in October so please join my mailing list at www.fototripper.com if you fancy joining me.

Enjoy and please share.
Gavin Hardcastle

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