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Herb Riddle's photos
Castle Stalker, a Scottish dream.
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Here we see Castle Stalker, standing on a small Island in Loch Laich off Loch Linnhe between Oban and Fort William inScotland. Built around 1320 this is one of Scotland's most scenic castles and indeed historical small castles being held by both the Stewarts and the Campbells.Certainly a great place to explore and one can even do a tour inside at times. Enjoy
Rainbow over Loch Linnhe
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Here we see Loch Linnhe from the small village of Onich just some miles below Fort William with an approaching storm. In the distance can be seen the white lighthouse at Corren.
Loch Linnhe dreams 3
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Here we see Loch Linnhe from the small village of Onich just some miles below Fort William. The waters themselves as well as the moving leaves have been smoothed in time by the very long 30sec exposure. I have used the NiSi Big stopper to do this (10x ND). Enjoy!
The Yorkshire Dales near Langcliffe
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Just above the picturesque village of Langcliffe and the town of Settle is this exquisite countryside. A grand place for walking with its many footpaths and byways through natural landscapes of hills, peaks, farmland and moors dotted with small babbling brooks and rocky gullies.
The Yorkshire Dales and Pen-Y-Ghent
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Trying to capture a photo when the landscape is in deep shadow is asking for trouble but the clouds parted a little to let this corridor of light appear just at the mountains foot. The temptation is to turn up the brilliance a little but that would have spoiled the whole atmosphere of this.
Blakemere Moss in Autumn
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A few days before the official Winter season, we see here Blakemere at its best with its yellow and golds. Its in the heart of Delamere Forest, Cheshire
Gone Fishing
Towards Castle Cragg
The lovely Loch Moidart
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Taking the beautiful 'Silver walk path' from Castle Tioram north and west along this loch reveals beautiful views like this. A pleasure to explore and photograph.
Castle Tioram
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Sitting at the end of Loch Moidart and dating from 1290 this is now a deserted ruin. Reached by a causeway it is still impressive especially when viewed from this position.
More info: www.moidart.org.uk/datasets/tioram.htm
Glenuig
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After driving along the deserted landscapes around Loch Airlort we find ourselves in the tiny village of Glenuig with its bobbing yachts and boats in this sheltered anchorage.
Loch Ailort view
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Loch Airlort, situated between Fort William and Mallaig is a sea-loch and very attractive as well as quite lonely. A cloudy morning brings a little dappled sunlight to the landscape giving this a bit of life
Near the end of day
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As the day trippers return from the distant island of Eigg to return to the mainland town of Mallaig, the clouds deepen and herald coming bad weather perhaps. For me, its always the lighting that attracts me.
Loch Nevis and Sgurr Coire Choinnichean
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Taken on the coastal path just East of the North West Scottish town of Mallaig. We are looking North Eastwards across the Loch and the peaked mountain in the distance is Sgurr Coire Choinnichean at 796m. You can just see the village of Inverie across the loch here.
The Jacobite in Mallaig station
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After having completed its run from Fort William it now rest awhile before returning. This route is known for being one of the most scenic train trips in the world.
- This is the steam Locomotive BR 44871, LMS 4871, Stanier Black Five Class 5MT 4-6-0
more info: www.westcoastrailways.co.uk/jacobite/jacobite-steam-train-details.cfm
The white sands of Morar Bay
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Looking towards the Isle of Skye here and really just around the corner from the true white/silver sandy area which really do shine when the sun is out, unlike now. Nevertheless, still a great place to wander and explore.
Low tide at Morar Bay.
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As the sea goes down we see here the abundance of sea weeds in their glorious shades of bronze. Nowadays (as in the long past) more and more chefs are collecting such weeds for delicate foods. Makes for a nice photo too, perhaps.
Glenfinnan viaduct with the The Highlands West Coa…
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As the 'Lancashire Fusilier' a Stanier Black Five Class 5MT 4-6-0 locomotive (45407) takes there lucky riders from Mallaig to Fort William and beyond, we photographers luxuriate in its passing here on the viaduct. The engine here is driving in reverse, pulling, as it could not turn around in the Mallaig station. Enjoy
CWP Winner, Bridges, June 2024
