We know extremes of light and dark in Scotland. At the height of summer it never gets properly dark; around the time of the winter solstice it barely gets light. But just now, in Autumn, the low sun illuminates spaces and objects from an angle that highlights both shadows and glorious brightness. Oh, the photo-taking opportunities!
River running into the sea at St. Combs beach in Aberdeenshire:
White frothy waves crash against grey rocks:
More rocks and sand and sky and a bonfire all ready to burn:
The break in the clouds is brief, the sand darkens under a blue and white patchwork sky:
FIREFLIES AND CHOCOLATE was inspired by the kidnapped children and young people of Aberdeen. The story follows the adventures of Elizabeth Manteith from the castle and her determined efforts to get back home. There’s love. There’s derring-dos on the high seas… And there’s chocolate!
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Such striking beauty – their desolation seems to add to the beauty rather than detract! So beautifully captured Ailish, as always! 🙂
Beautiful as always Ailish!
Great photos.
What lovely images. Something about the second one really gets me – I can taste a tang of salt and a feel a hint of colder days to come on the breeze over that water…!
Totally amazing photos. I loved the expanse of both land and sea, overwhelming but incredibly beautiful.
Absolutely stunning! You take such lovely photos.
Thank you all for your lovely comments! The light conditions were constantly changing and spectacular that morning. Point and click 🙂
Looks peaceful
Really nice photos 🙂
Thanks 🙂