Visiting my home town of Balerno and the surrounding Pentland Hills as an adult I now appreciate its beauty. I remember cycling around here as a child, exploring the foot hills and reservoir. It didn't seem that amazing at the time, it was what I was used to and my interest in photography and nature hadn't developed yet. Looking back I would love to be able to cycle around it now, mind you it was close to freezing when I took this photo, something I'm not used to living in Australia. It has been 15 years since I have lived in Balerno, now I only return to visit my father every couple of years.

This image is a digital panorama and is comprised of several exposures.

Camera Model:Canon EOS 5D Mark II
Shutter Speed:5 sec
Aperture:f/16
Focal Length:95 mm
ISO Sensitivity:100

Finally I'm posting my first ever photographs from Scotland, I only lived there for 21 years so it's about time. The first series of images are from the magnificent Loch Rannoch. You have never experienced midges (small biting insects) until you have been to the moors and Highlands of Scotland in the summer. Unfortunately they really hampered my photo taking on a number of occassions, they are unbearable. However the stunning countryside, wild deer and amazing sunrises made up for it.

A still morning on the edge of Loch Rannoch

Eilean Nam Faoileag Castle, Loch Rannoch

A thick blanket of fog shrouds the surrounding countryside, Loch Rannoch

The prominent peak of Schiehallion, Loch Rannoch

The dark blues and orange colours of sunrise reflecting in the still Loch Rannoch.

A solitary cloud lights up as the sun peaks over the horizon, Loch Rannoch

Hi guys,
As you may know I'm currently on a three month trip overseas travelling through Europe experiencing the culture, and taking some photographs along the way. Now half way through the trip I have visited England, Scotland, Greece (Santorini photographed above), Italy, and Croatia. Up next is Slovenia, Austria, Spain, Italy again, and maybe France. I have posted a couple preview images for your viewing pleasure with many more images to come on my return to Australia. I've also shot some video so look out for that. If you are looking for a great Christmas gift I will be back online at the start of November, and honouring all orders well before Christmas. I also have many photography course dates available and course gift vouchers if you are looking for something a bit different. For now, here are some images for you, enjoy.

Matera, Italy

Mykonos, Greece

Isle of Skye, Scotland

Buttermere, Lake District, England

Ciao!
Lee

Photographed at sunrise from above the Old Man of Storr on Scotland's Isle of Skye. An early morning hour long hike in the dark was well rewarded with an amazing sunrise. This photo shows the sunlight pouring over distant mountains on mainland Scotland. The islands of Rona and Raasay in the foreground surrounded by the Sound of Raasay.