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Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Snap in the Highlands

I find the Highlands' scenary dramatic and beautiful although I know some think it is bleak.  I like the bold shapes and few signs of habitation.  For my snap set I chose 4 scenic views taken on different walks


I like how there are layers beyond layers with the different hills and I think the clouds add to the dramatic effect.

The first is from a walk alongside a river which is fed entirely by a spring which seeps up through the limestone - the walk ends at a set of caves but I stopped about half way and enjoyed a sunny spot while others continued up to the caves

The second was another walk along a valley on a path that was used in the past as the main route out of the valley to the water and boats

The third is looking down towards a bridge over a deep gorge - we walked down there and over the bridge - my photos of the view from the bridge are not fabulous as I was holding on tight to the bridge railing at all times so had to operate my camera one handed

The last shows a rainbow - luckily we got home before the rain that caused it reached us

I think I caught up with all your snap sets from last week but if I missed any add them to the linky this week as well as your set for this week

11 comments:

Ruth said...

A beautiful set of images, particularly that last one.

Patio Postcards said...

oh those would be such lovely walks, amazing SNAP capture of the rainbow. Rainbow, coincidence?

Maggie said...

They are all great pictures. I love the feeling that we are walking along the path with you. I feel I want to go and pull my walking boots on!

Karen said...

The dramatic skies have stood out in all the landscape photos you've posted. This is a lovely set.

Sian said...

I'm with you: that's my kind of countryside

alexa said...

I like your wild shots very much - and the skies really add to the dramatic effect. How clever of you,to capture the rainbow!

Miriam said...

These are great Helena, its my kind of scenery too. Glad you had a good time. x

Maria Ontiveros said...

These are gorgeous!!!
I would love to spend time there.
Rinda

Melissa said...

Such lovely views!!

Missus Wookie said...

What a lovely collection of shots - I like the second for the light, but always like to see a rainbow. Glad you made it home before the storm.

Cheri said...

Love these snaps - hope to see some of these sights on our upcoming visit to Edinburgh. We have a day tour to some old castles and lochs booked for July 31