Herb Riddle's photos with the keyword: Mono

As this very old tree bids a farewell wave to the heavens we cannot but ponder what kind of life it has had and what it may have seen here. Taken not far from the waters edge at Clachtoll it certainly makes for a spectacular study. Enjoy full screen on black.

Looking almost like a surfaced submarine, here we see the end of the breakwater wall of Staithes harbour. Pretty windy this day as can be seen here. Essential full screen viewing. Enjoy. Herb

Only a short drive out of Aberfoye is a winding high valley called the ‘Dukes Pass’. We are climbing then traversing its left side in a 5-7 mile outing by foot with a picnic, after setting off from the ‘David Marshall Lodge visitors centre. ~ Its cold up here in the strong cool winds, seemingly bringing ice and snow from the far mountain tops but it makes for a grand scene. The quiet road through the pass can just be seen here, This popular public road, regarded as one of Britain's best drives, leads you through some of the most scenic parts of the iconic Trossachs landscape. It was originally built by the Duke of Montrose in the 19th century to improve access to his estate, and was later upgraded to accommodate the Victorian tourists drawn to the area after the publication of Sir Walter Scott's epic poem 'The Lady of the Lake' which celebrates the beauty of Loch Katrine. Loch Katrine sits at the far left end of this pass about 6.5 miles away (10km) from Aberfoyle. Enjoy full size.

The siren, Loreley (Lorelei), said to lure sailors on the very narrowest section of the Rhein onto the rocks is seen here sitting at the end of the spit of land on this part of the river called The Loreley. A rather seductive view here but modesty forbade me to shoot from other angles :) Enjoy