Mountains and trees

Photographs from various viewpoints around the Caledonian forest with a focus in the wider landscape.
Photographs from various viewpoints around the Caledonian forest with a focus in the wider landscape.
A late dump of fresh snow transforming the Glen as the morning light catches the drifting fog. This was early 2018, a…
Photo: Wild Glen. A late dump of fresh snow transforming the Glen as the morning light catches the drifting fog. This was early 2018, and I didn't realise at the time what a unique morning it was as...
A challenging hike in deep snow. It was a proper test for the winter boots, and ultimately rewarding as the snow coat…
Photo: An Tudair in winter. A challenging hike in deep snow. It was a proper test for the winter boots, and ultimately rewarding as the snow coated pines made for some different compositions. I have been back...
A pristine winter's morning in 2018. There were at least 50 red deer on the hillside, something I have never seen aga…
Photo: Pre-dawn Calm. A pristine winter's morning in 2018. There were at least 50 red deer on the hillside, something I have never seen again. They were already on the move by the time I got the camera...
The majestic Mullach Fraoch-choire set off by the most incredible belt of venus I have witnessed. It was an exception…
Photo: Frozen. The majestic Mullach Fraoch-choire set off by the most incredible belt of venus I have witnessed. It was an exceptionally cold morning (-14). 2019
Glen Affric from Mullach Fraoch-choire on a late spring morning after an overnight solo camp. Slow moving shafts of l…
Photo: Shifting light. Glen Affric from Mullach Fraoch-choire on a late spring morning after an overnight solo camp. Slow moving shafts of light traversed the landscape.
The viewpoint from this small summit (5023rd highest peak in Scotland) is not the easiest to reach, but the sweeping…
Photo: Hill of the spars. The viewpoint from this small summit (5023rd highest peak in Scotland) is not the easiest to reach, but the sweeping views over the Caledonian pinewoods to the mountains of Kintail...
A magical morning deep within the Caledonian forest with extensive views over the morning mist towards the mountains…
Photo: Nature's Skyline. A magical morning deep within the Caledonian forest with extensive views over the morning mist towards the mountains of Kintail. Summer 2022.
Extensive views out to the Caledonian forest over Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin. A dead branch extending from a nearby Scots…
Photo: Wild heart. Extensive views out to the Caledonian forest over Loch Beinn a Mheadhoin. A dead branch extending from a nearby Scots pine was an interesting find. 2024
Two shapely Scots pine trees standing proud, with Sgurr na Lapaich behind.
Photo: Two pines. Two shapely Scots pine trees standing proud, with Sgurr na Lapaich behind.
Scots pine trees in Glen Derry with the flanks of Stob Coire Etchachan behind
Photo: Etchachan Pines. Scots pine trees in Glen Derry with the flanks of Stob Coire Etchachan behind
This weathered tree stands defiantly near the summit of a small peak, deep within the Caledonian pinewoods. While the…
Photo: Exposed pine I. This weathered tree stands defiantly near the summit of a small peak, deep within the Caledonian pinewoods. While there are a only a few trees on the summit, there are extensive vi...
A magical morning in the glen watching the fog interact with the landscape. 2020
Photo: Beinn Fhada in Autumn. A magical morning in the glen watching the fog interact with the landscape. 2020
The sun setting behind the mountain Beinn a Mheadhoin, with loch Beinn a Mheadhoin in front. 2019
Photo: Beinn a Mheadhoin sunset. The sun setting behind the mountain Beinn a Mheadhoin, with loch Beinn a Mheadhoin in front. 2019
These ancient Scots pine trees, captured on a late Autumn morning, almost have a Japanese feel to them. I took this p…
Photo: Sgurr na Lapaich with pines. These ancient Scots pine trees, captured on a late Autumn morning, almost have a Japanese feel to them. I took this photograph before the sunlight hit the foreground trees, as I de...
Views over the pinewoods of glen Strathfarrar from Meall a Mhadaidh after an overnight camp. It was also my only enco…
Photo: Strathfarrar mist. Views over the pinewoods of glen Strathfarrar from Meall a Mhadaidh after an overnight camp. It was also my only encounter with the dark giant horsefly - which was quite a frighten...
Heading west, beyond the Caledonian forest, the landscape opens up with the river Affric meandering through the glen.…
Photo: West Affric. Heading west, beyond the Caledonian forest, the landscape opens up with the river Affric meandering through the glen. This photo was taken in winter 2018 and the regeneration since...
Blue hour at the end of a great day in the hills. I reached this lochan much later than planned, when the light was a…
Photo: Frozen lochan. Blue hour at the end of a great day in the hills. I reached this lochan much later than planned, when the light was already starting to fade. Look carefully at the Scots pine trees...
A transient burst of intense light hits the Caledonian pinewoods as foreboding weather arrives from the west. 2018
Photo: Caledonian Rainbow. A transient burst of intense light hits the Caledonian pinewoods as foreboding weather arrives from the west. 2018
Some of Scotland's best preserved pinewoods are found on the multiple islands within Loch Maree. This was captured on…
Photo: Loch Maree in Winter. Some of Scotland's best preserved pinewoods are found on the multiple islands within Loch Maree. This was captured on a beautiful morning on 2018 with a viewpoint chosen to present...

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