© Leanne Boulton, All Rights Reserved
Landscape on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.
It was difficult to get a 'special' shot of this amazing place on such a dull overcast day so I decided to scale a hillock and include some people in the shot for scale.
The Fairy Glen is so named for the simple reason that the area looks a little unearthly. It has nothing to do with fairies, or so they say... It's like a Quirang landslip but in miniature. The heavily worn path on left of frame climbs a little to a basalt topping of the tallest of the outcrops just here. A great vantage point I am sure but, sadly, my ankle wouldn't take the gradient. The spiral of stones is a tourist creation that the locals keep clearing away to try to keep the area as natural as possible.
I imagine in beautiful light the place looks extra magical but, under these clouds, I didn't feel like taking too many shots. I just wanted to sit upon the damp grass and soak in the peace and atmosphere of the Fairy Glen.
Enjoy!
Tags: Leanne Boulton Fairy Glen people landscape rural candid candid photography landscape photography travel photography mountains glen countryside tourist attraction overcast cloudy green grass spiral stones magical stunning peaceful serene landslip erosion ancient geology otherworldly tone detail depth natural light outdoors scene scenic lifestyle humanity walking tourism tourists Canon Canon 5D Mk III 24mm wide angle EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM colour Uig Isle of Skye Skye highlands misty isle Scotland UK Inner Hebrides
© All Rights Reserved
© Leanne Boulton, All Rights Reserved
Simply a random snap of a pile of logs that I liked the look of while wandering near to my holiday campsite on the Isle of Skye, Scotland. Captured in September 2020.
I hope that you all manage to keep warm this coming winter during the cost of living crisis. Take care of the elderly and vulnerable if you are able as it will hit them the hardest. I hope we have a mild winter for many people's sake. Stay safe my Flickr friends.
Tags: Scotland Leanne Boulton fuel cost of living crisis rural landscape abstract still life random photography trees logs chopped felled rings circles shape form stack log pile carbon wood winter cold heating warmth tone detail depth of field bokeh natural light outdoors scenic life humanity culture lifestyle woodland management bark Canon Canon 5D Mk III 50mm prime lens EF 50mm f/1.4 USM black white black&white b&w mono black and white monochrome Staffin Skye Isle of Skye Inner Hebrides Highlands UK
© All Rights Reserved
© Leanne Boulton, All Rights Reserved
The dark and brooding Black Cuillin range as seen across Loch Scavaig from Elgol on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.
Tags: Leanne Boulton landscape moody Scotland Skye widescreen crop mountains landscape photography water waves loch sea rocks rocky mountainside misty foggy cloud low cloud mood atmosphere brooding dark Peak of Strife Sgùrr na Strì tone detail depth natural light outdoors scenic scene life wilderness Canon Canon 5D Mk III 70mm EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM black white black&white b&w mono black and white monochrome Elgol Isle of Skye B Black Cuillin Cuillin Ridge Loch Scavaig The Highlands UK
© All Rights Reserved
© Leanne Boulton, All Rights Reserved
Landscape photography from the Isle of Skye, Scotland.
Captured in September 2020, this is the main A87 artery road through Skye travelling south between Portree and Sligachan. Captured a short walk from the Allt Dubh View Point in the quiet of morning. The looming peak on left of frame is that of Marsco in the Red Hills. It stands at an elevation of 736m (2,415 ft) and holds, allegedly, astounding views from the summit but sadly my climbing days are over. It is a 'Graham' which is a Scottish mountain between 2000-2500ft.
Enjoy!
Tags: Leanne Boulton landscape Skye mountains
© All Rights Reserved
© Leanne Boulton, All Rights Reserved
Happy Fence Friday seems to be a bit of a thing and I honestly have no idea why.
This barbed fence bordered a track near to the campsite at Staffin on the Isle of Skye. Captured while on a campervan holiday in September 2020 as the mists started to fall.
The shot was not entirely hand held - 1/60th at 200mm so I used a monopod and a little bit of lateral image stabilisation, a tool I have always owned but rarely use.
Wishing you all a fantastic weekend of photography. Enjoy!
Tags: Leanne Boulton HFF fence Friday bwphotography rural landscape landscape photography photography lead in lines lines barbed wire trees arboreal bark pine road roadside grass flora countryside mist misty fog foggy composition atmosphere beauty mood ambiance border tone texture detail depth of field bokeh natural light outdoors scene scenic nature natural Canon Canon 5D Mk III 200mm telephoto monopod EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM black white black&white b&w mono black and white monochrome Staffin Skye Isle of Skye island The Highlands Inner Hebrides Scotland UK Misty Isle
© All Rights Reserved