Friday 22 March 2024

Shetland - Sumburgh burns


With all the rain we have had in the past few months its no wonder that many little burns have started to appear. These are all down at Sumburgh all leading into the sea















 

Sunday 21 January 2024

Winter at Sumburgh




Winter light in Shetland is superb, even though in winter we may only get 6 hours of daylight

Its always good to get down to the south end and on this walk along the coast from Jarlshof towards Sumburgh head the low afternoon light was great

A combination of the sun nearing the horizon, the warm low light always shows up the detail in the landscape





 

Sunday 31 December 2023

Shetland- Storm time

 We seem to have been battered by storms for days, the other day winds up to 89 mph and today about 60mph.

                                                                               Boddam

I like winter days and storms when you get out out for a bit of fresh air and to take photos

                                                                        Boddam
                                                                      Boddam


                                                                     Below at Grutness.










With landscapes i always want to spend time to see how the light changes, this day was no exception although it is exposed and difficult to hold the camera steady




The cloud changed many times providing dramatic light. in all i spent over an hour photographing and it was all worth it 

                                                                       Grutness

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Thursday 12 October 2023

Drongs- Shetland

 It is that time of year i like, the clouds are more dramatic in autumn and winter. Up towards Eshaness you come across the Drongs and the light always seems good here


The shafts of sunlight are always good to see. The forecast for the weekend is snow and cold conditions, early me thinks

Last night a storm hit with wind speeds recorded at 67mph, just 6 mph short of a Hurricane