Ecobird's photos

Captured at Tarbert, Loch Fyne, Scotland on a beautiful day. The colourful fishing boats in the harbour caught my eye and I loved the reflections. Tarbert is a town on the isthmus that separates Knapdale from Kintyre. I have added a song by Tom Grennan called 'Lucky Ones' www.youtube.com/watch?v=wg_Qy_s0dOY I think it is probably best viewed large. Please click on the photo or press z.

Connel Bridge, Connel, Argyll. This bridge was constructed in 1903 as a single track railway bridge. It also carried a single track road which vehicles were permitted across when not in use by the railway. In 1966 the railway was closed and the bridge is still used by vehicles with a track for cyclists and pedestrians. Beneath the bridge where the Firth of Lorn falls below the water level of Loch Etive freshwater rapids known as the Falls of Lora are created by the ebb tide. This is an image from 2016. Best viewed large I think. Please press z

Captured at Loch Katrine in the Trossachs, Scotland

Captured at Drumlanrig, Keir, Scotland, close to Drumlanrig Castle. I loved the sweeping curve of the wall and the way the light caught the bridge. Surrounded by trees it looked quite attractive

16.9 format so I would apppreciate it if you would view large Captured at North Drain on the Somerset Levels on a murky day with mist in the trees and fields in the background , and the unsettled weather turning to wind and rain as I tried to photograph this family of swans. Dad seems to be keeping watch as Mum's brood gather around her on the left of the image. The unsettled mood in this image echoes, I feel, the unsettled times we are currently facing. For World Photography Day.

The Alena is leaving Neptune's Staircase and heading towards Loch Linnhe. In the picture you can see the A830 road bridge and the railway bridge over the Caledonian Canal have been swung open to allow her to pass through them. On the far left is the edge of the signal box that controls the railway bridge. Neptune's Staircase, designed by Thomas Telford is a series of eight locks and is the longest staircase lock in the country. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neptune%27s_Staircase

Captured at Market Square, Wells, Somerset. Wells Cathedral is visible in the background, accessed by way of the arched gateway shown in the picture which is known as Penniless Porch. Built around 1450 by Bishop Thomas Beckington the porch was named for the beggars who plied their trade there. Best viewed large I think and I have added two PiPs, firstly a close up of the floral displays with swans painted on them, and the second a real one!. The swans at the Bishops Palace in Wells famously ring the bell to be fed!

Inverness Castle which I think is quite beautiful in contrast to the modern buildings on the left. Inverness is considered to be the captal of the Highlands in Scotland

Ed's Diner, Inverness. We were very excited to find this Amercian Diner in Inverness. On our first visit there were even small jukeboxes on the table and 50's art work on the walls. It reminded me of Fonzie in 'Happy Days' and you could almost expect him to walk in slicking back his hair!! We were sad when on another visit we found the diner closed up. A crying shame. The sign says 'No Dancing In the Aisles' Well 'Ain't That A Shame' You can listen here to Fats Domino and 'A'Int That A Shame' www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2WV51Vt3Bw

Captured in June 2012 at the Corpach Basin on the day of the Three Peaks Yacht Race from Barmouth to Fort William, finishing here at Corpach. The moody overcast day did nothing to detract from the excitement, and for some, jubilation as they crossed the finish line, mooring up and no doubt sharing tales of their trip before eventually going off to celebrate. Late arrivals would be arriving for some time but will no doubt be buoyed up by the sight of the finishing line as they reached the Corpach Basin from Loch Linnhe, tired but happy with their ahievement. Two PiPs showing the finishing line.

Corpach Basin, Caledonian Canal in a very different mood from the previous images. Here it is still busy but the sun is shining and I loved the light on the water, The mood here is realaxed and peaceful

Loch Dubh Beul na Faire, Sutherland is a small freshwater lake in the Highlands at an altitude of around 116 metres. I took this picture because of the 'grassses' growing up through the water, giving the loch a strange 'hairy' appearance. Being quite remote I was surprised to see the boat left there.

Captured at Dunnet Beach in Caithness, Scotland Dunnet Beach is a two mile stretch of beach featuring sand dunes and grassy plains.

Situated between John O Groats and Duncansby Head Lighthouse, Sannick Bay is a beautiful and remote beach with white sand and gorgeous views across the Pentland Firth to Stroma on the left and Orkney slightly to the right. In the forground sheep graze on the grass beside the cut through caused by Sannick Burn as it makes it way to the sea, Pentland Firth is where the Atlantic and the North Sea meet and it separates Caithness from Orkney. It is a particularly dangerous stretch of water with whirlpools , fast flowing tides and powerful currents. From Sannick Bay you may, if you are lucky, see seal pups in the winter and very occasionally an orca. Even if you don't you can enjoy the beauty of this gorgeous beach.

The Applecross Pass, or Bealach na Bà pass, (from the Gaelic Bealach nam Bo meaning pass of the cattle),is a hazardous road that is one of the highest in the country. It was constructed in 1822 when it was just a gravel road but was later paved in 1950. A winding single track road with steep gradients, sharp hairpin bends and a serious lack of passing places it climbs from sea level at Applecross to the Bealach na Bà summit at 626 metres or 2054 feet. We were however able to pull of the road to take some photos. What was a really nice day at the start of the climb became misty with some rain towards the top. It did however give it an eerie and atmospheric feel. There are some great views to be had on the way if you risk taking your eyes off the road, not recommended for the driver, nor for the very nervous passenger that I am! Eyes squuezed tightly shut and ignoring Roger's pleas to look at the view I spent most of the trip up to the top almost sharing his seat!! Then when we reached the summit we found bicycles casually leaning against a sign!! If possible please view this large. Many thanks

Another from the archives, this time back to 2011 captured in front of Taigh An Clachair, the property where we stayed in Lybster. The setting sun kisses the standing stones and turns them a fiery red. The perfect end to the day.

Light and shade across Loch Shieldag, A place to dream and drink in the natural beauty of this location

Coldbackie beach pictured from above, just off the A836. Coldbackie is a crofting township in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. The land that can be seen at the top of the image is, I believe the island of Eilean Nan Ron, meaning island of the seals and in fact around 350 seal pups are born there each year. The island is uninhabited. The climb down to Colbackie beach is quite steep but it is a beautiful hidden gem with views of the Rabbit Islands just out of the image on the left.