Natural

Natural

The next few photos are from our annual visit to Scone Place for the Snowdrop Festival. This is a relatively recent tradition for us. As ever, there is a wonderful display, all in a marvellous setting. Well worth a visit – Friday, Saturday or Sunday until 10 March.

In this shot, I resisted the temptation to tidy up the snowdrops. The leaves and branches reinforce the natural setting. So I left them as I found them.

Taken at: Scone Palace, Scotland

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Delightful

Delightful

These iris reticulata let me know that it’s time to start the gardening year. I need to cut back old stems etc from other plants to let these wee beauties shine.

This variety is ‘Pixie’.

Taken at: Murray Place, Perth, Scotland

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A little rain

A little rain

A lot of power.

Taken at: Buckie Braes, Perth, Scotland

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Unique

Unique

I liked the way that the bright sunlight to the south was catching the Pilot House, with the dark clouds to the north as a backdrop.

At one time (which I can remember), this building had a mast above it with balls that rose and fell with the tide. This informed ships if it was safe to enter the harbour. It was the invention of Martin Boyd, the harbourmaster, and was unique.

Needless to say, the system is not longer functional, and the building has seen better days.

P105-3155 Taken at: Irvine beach, Scotland

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Windswept and interesting

Windswept and interesting

It’s tricky to depict wind in a photo. But, the grass on these dunes seem to make it work!

Taken at: Irvine beach, Scotland

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Gloomy

Gloomy

Looking from Irvine harbour towards Ardeer, there is a real sense of gloom and decay. The dark clouds provide the atmosphere; the derelict crane provides a story. But the sunlight catching the midground provides a metaphor for hope.

Or, maybe that’s just wishful thinking!

Taken at: Harbour Street, Irvine, Scotland

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The Quad at night

The Quad at night

A fairly predictable composition. But I think it’s enhanced by the two people in the shot – one standing still, one moving.

Taken at: St Salvator’s Quad, St Andrews, Scotland

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Sunset from The Scores

Sunset from The Scores

More precisely, from the rooftop balcony of the Wardlaw Museum. The light wasn’t quite right; but it wasn’t terrible.

Definitely somewhere to re-visit.

Taken at: Wardlaw Musuem, St Andrews, Scotland

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Through the arched window

Through the arched window

The setting sun shot through the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral. A moment of wonder.

Taken at: East Scores, St Andrews, Scotland

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School’s out!

School’s out!

What a great place to play after school – under the watchful eye of a responsible adult.

Taken at: East Sands, St Andrews, Scotland

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