Ardgour

First High-Light II – Ben Nevis viewed from Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid, Inversanda, Ardgour

The first light of a cold January morning hits the south facing upper slopes and cloud-capped peak of Ben Nevis, while the pinks of a sunrise are reflected back and onto the frozen surface of Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid,

First High-Light I – Ben Nevis viewed from Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid, Inversanda, Ardgour

The first light of a cold January morning hits the south facing upper slopes and cloud-capped peak of Ben Nevis, while the pinks of a sunrise are reflected back and onto the frozen surface of Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid,

Waning and Rising II - Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid, Inversanda, Ardgour

A cold January morning with a waning crescent moon sitting above Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid and the orange of a rising sun colouring its frozen surface and the sky above the hills beyond.

Waning and Rising I - Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid, Inversanda, Ardgour

A cold January morning with a waning crescent moon sitting above Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid and the orange of a rising sun colouring its frozen surface and the sky above the hills beyond.

Beyond the Shadows - Steall an Eisg, Kingairloch Estate, Ardgour

On a December morning, the road down into Kingairloch Estate winds its way eastwards, beyond the shadows cast by high hillsides to its south, to disappear into the light that is bathing the south facing slopes of Beinn na Cille and Loch Linnhe beyond.

First Snow on the Ben II – Ben Nevis viewed from Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid, Inversanda, Ardgour

The first snow of winter sits on the summit of Ben Nevis, viewed some 17 miles distant and across the surface of Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid in the hills above Inversanda.

First Snow on the Ben I – Ben Nevis viewed from Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid, Inversanda, Ardgour

The first snow of winter sits on the summit of Ben Nevis, viewed some 17 miles distant and across the surface of Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid in the hills above Inversanda.

Morning Sea View II - Loch a' Choire from Seaview Cottage, Kingairloch Estate, Ardgour

After a few days of wind and rain, the weather eventually cleared to allow the sun to break through the clouds and paint Loch a’ Choire with the vibrant colours of a November sunrise.

Morning Sea View I - Loch a' Choire from Seaview Cottage, Kingairloch Estate, Ardgour

After a few days of wind and rain, the weather eventually cleared to allow the sun to break through the clouds and paint Loch a’ Choire with the vibrant colours of a November sunrise.

Ephemeral I - Meall na h-Iolaire, Kingairloch, Ardgour

A stormy mid-November morning and light breaks through the clouds for a brief moment to light up the east facing slopes of Meall na h-Iolaire, the conical shaped hill that sits beneath the ridge of Beul Choire nan Each

Ephemeral II - Meall na h-Iolaire, Kingairloch, Ardgour

A stormy mid-November morning and light breaks through the clouds for a brief moment to light up the east facing slopes of Meall na h-Iolaire, the conical shaped hill that sits beneath the ridge of Beul Choire nan Each

Autumnal Beginnings II - Camasnacroise, Kingairloch, Ardgour

The beginning of a day at the beginning of Autumn with warm morning light bathing the houses around the edge of Camas na Croise.

Autumnal Beginnings I - Camasnacroise, Kingairloch, Ardgour

The beginning of a day at the beginning of Autumn with warm morning light bathing the houses around the edge of Camas na Croise.

Out of the Blue - Camasnacroise, Kingairloch, Ardgour

The golden light of sunrise breaks through a gap in the clouds out in the east, causing pink to emerge from the colours of the blue hour and paint the water in the bay at Camasnacroise

Dusted Peaks - Abhainn na Fearna and Beinn Mheadhoin, Kingairloch Estate, Ardgour

A fresh dusting of snow caps the peaks of Beinn Mheadhoin, to the west, beyond the Abhainn na Fearna.

West Wind - Loch a' Choire, Kingairloch, Ardgour

A cold west wind blows down from the snow-capped peaks of the mountains around Kingairloch Estate and across the surface of Loch a' Choire.

Sentinel II - Coire an Lubhair, Inversanda, Ardgour

A lone tree stands by the river in Coire an Lubhair as if it were keeping guard of the path up the glen towards Beinn Bheag on a wonderful winter morning.

Sentinel I - Coire an Lubhair, Inversanda, Ardgour

A lone tree stands by the river in Coire an Lubhair as if it were keeping guard of the path up the glen towards Beinn Bheag on a wonderful winter morning.

The Looker I - Glen Galmadale, Kingairloch, Ardgour

A red deer stag looking at me looking at him amongst the mist shrouded hills of Glen Galmadale

The Looker III - Glen Galmadale, Kingairloch, Ardgour

A red deer stag looking at me looking at him amoungst the mist shrouded hills of Glen Galmadale

Ebbing Blue - Loch Linnhe, Corran Narrows, Ardgour

As the sun sets and the blue hour begins, an ebbing tide flows past the end of the Corran Ferry slipway at Nether Lochaber.

Beneath II - Mountains of Glencoe viewed from Sallachan, Ardgour

The distant mountains of Glencoe sit beneath a thick blanket of cloud that covers the sky above Loch Linnhe.

New Day at the Bothy - Camas Chil Mhalieu, Kilmalieu, Ardgour

On a fine Autumn morning, a new day dawns at the Bothy overlooking a flat calm Loch Linnhe at Kilmalieu.

Moonlit Blue II - Camas Chil Mhalieu, Kilmalieu, Ardgour

The old bothy that sits between the road and the shore of Loch Linnhe, in the blue hour before sunrise and lit by the light of a full moon.

Moonlit Blue I - Camas Chil Mhalieu, Kilmalieu, Ardgour

The old bothy that sits between the road and the shore of Loch Linnhe, in the blue hour before sunrise and lit by the light of a full moon.

Winter Morn - Lochan na Criche, Kilmalieu, Ardgour

The first light of a winter morning light beginning to colour the surface of Lochan na Criche and the hills around it, as the sun rises above the hills of Appin on the other side of Loch Linnhe.

Long Gone II - Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid, Kilmalieu, Ardgour

One of the many old and half-submerged tree roots that can be found around the edge of Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid, white with a fresh covering of snow.

Long Gone I - Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid, Kilmalieu, Ardgour

One of the many old and half-submerged tree roots that can be found around the edge of Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid, white with a fresh covering of snow.

Bhraghaid Reflections - Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid, Kilmalieu, Ardgour

A cold and completely still morning and Meall a' Bhraghaid is reflected in the partially frozen surface of Lochan Doire a' Bhraghaid

Light on Linnhe I - Loch Linnhe, Clovullin, Ardgour

The colours from the last light of a winter sunrise paint the expansive waters of Loch Linnhe

In the Marsh - Sallachan Point, Sallachan, Ardgour

A December sunrise at the salt marsh at Sallachan Point, with reflections of cloud in the still water.

Dawning Blues - Sallachan Beach, Sallachan, Ardgour

One hour before sunrise and light from the sun begins to show behind the Argyll hills of Meall Ban and Beinn Sgluich to paint the sky, as well as the still waters of Loch Linnhe.

Serenity, Sea and Sky - Corran Lighthouse, Corran Narrows, Ardgour

The Corran Lighthouse emerges from clearing morning mist, to sit within a serene of sea and sky and be reflected in the calm waters of the Narrows.

Last Snow II - Sgurr Dhomhnuill, Ardgour

The last of the winter's snow clings to the peaks of Sgurr Dhomhnuill (Donald's Rocky Peak). It's main peak is 888m (2,913 ft) high, making it the highest mountain in Ardgour.

Light in the Glen I - Glen Gour from Druim Glas, Ardgour

The view from the top of Druim Glas, looking east through Glen Gour to the Aonach Eagach beyond, with the southern flank of Sgurr Dhomhnuill lit up by light from a break in the cloud.

Light in the Glen II - Glen Gour from Druim Glas, Ardgour

The view from the top of Druim Glas, looking east through Glen Gour to the Aonach Eagach beyond, with the southern flank of Sgurr Dhomhnuill lit up by light from a break in the cloud.

Last Light on Donald's Rocky Peak II - Sgurr Dhomhnuill (Ardgour), viewed from the top of Taobh Dubh (Morvern)

The last light of a winter's day falls on the southern flank of a snow covered Sgurr Dhomhnuill (Donald's Rocky Peak). At 888m (2,913 ft) it is the highest mountain in Ardgour.

Last Light on Donald's Rocky Peak I - Sgurr Dhomhnuill (Ardgour), viewed from the top of Taobh Dubh (Morvern)

The last light of a winter's day falls on the southern flank of a snow covered Sgurr Dhomhnuill (Donald's Rocky Peak). At 888m (2,913 ft) it is the highest mountain in Ardgour.

The Day’s End - Loch Linnhe, Corran Ferry, Ardgour

What better way is there to end the day, but with a ferry trip across the Corran Narrows while watching the sun go down behind snow-capped mountains. Wonderful, absolutely wonderful.

To Appin - Torr an Fhiuch, near Kilmalieu, Ardgour

The view to the South from Torr an Fhiuch, looking over Loch Linnhe to Shuna Island and Lismore with Port Appin beyond.

Golden Coastline - Torr an Fhiuch, Kilmalieu, Ardgour

Golden morning light on the eastern coastline of Ardgour looking down from Torr an Fhiuch towards Kingairloch.

Morning Lochan - Lochan Torr an Fhiuch, near Kilmalieu, Ardgour

Sunrise in the South-West beyond Lochan Torr an Fhiuch, in the hills above Inversanda

Winter on Linnhe - Loch Linnhe from Camas Shallachain, Sallachan, Ardgour

A winter sunset at Camas Shallachain, looking south-west towards Inversanda and the peak of Cnoc Smuidean.

City Lights - Loch Linnhe, North Corran, Ardgour

After dark, the lights of Fort William illuminate the clouds above Loch Linnhe and the light reflected from them gives the water between Ardgour and Fort William a beautiful golden tint.

Magnificent Morning - Road to Ardnamurchan, Glen Tarbert, Ardgour

A magnificent morning in Glen Tarbert looking to Beinn a’Bheithir (Mountain of the Thunderbolt) and one of its two Munro peaks, Sgorr Dhonuill.

Golden Glen - Road to Ardnamurchan, Glen Tarbert, Ardgour

As the sun rose on a November morning, its light really brought out the golden colours of Autumn on the hillsides of Glen Tarbert. It was a moment that lasted for only a few brief minutes.