Hunter’s Blue Moon - Loch Shiel viewed from Cnoc Breac, Mingarry, Moidart

The second full moon of October 2020, a Hunter’s Blue Moon, rising over the summit of Càrn na Nathrach, making its way south towards the peaks of Druim Garbh, Sgùrr Dhomhnuill and Sgùrr na h-Ighinn while lighting up the surface of Loch Shiel.

Resolute Birch - Glac Mhor, Doirlinn, Moidart

A single silver birch and the foot of Beinn Gheur resolutely holding on to its autumn foliage while those around it have long given up the fight.

An Autumn Peace - River Shiel, Blain, Moidart

Standing looking down the River Shiel on an autumn afternoon, as the last light of the day bathed the golden foliage on the trees along its northern bank, brought on nothing but a sense of peace and tranquillity.

Above Autumnal Moidart - Shona Beag and Eilean Shona viewed from Egnaig Hill, Moidart

Looking over Shona Beag and Eilean Shona from high up on the southern slopes of Egnaig Hill, as the sun sets way out in the distant western horizon, beyond the peak of Beinn a’ Bhaillidh, to bring a beautiful autumn day to an end.

Summer Tranquillity II - The Small Isles of Eigg and Rùm viewed from Smirisary, Moidart

The Small Isles of Eigg and Rùm sitting in a tranquil summer sea while silhouetted against the fading colours of a sunset sky.

Summer Tranquillity I - The Small Isle of Muck viewed from Smirisary, Moidart

The Isle of Muck, the smallest of the Small Isles, sits in a tranquil summer sea on the horizon out to the west of Smirisary.

Verdant Glen I - Glen Moidart, Moidart

The River Moidart winds its way through a landscape that is full of rich green hues after a long spell of summer rain

Veiled - Ben Resipole viewed from Mingarry, Moidart

Pre-dawn on a midsummer morning and mist drifts across the moss at Mingarry, creating a thin veil around the lower slopes of Ben Resipole.

Intensity I - South Channel of Loch Moidart, Doirlinn, Moidart

Driving home after a photo shot at Castle Tioram, I just had to stop after a short distance and capture this intense midsummer sunset view of the South Channel of Loch Moidart

Intensity II - South Channel of Loch Moidart, Doirlinn, Moidart

Driving home after a photo shot at Castle Tioram, I just had to stop after a short distance and capture this intense midsummer sunset view of the South Channel of Loch Moidart

Moidart Emerging I - Kinlochmoidart, Egnaig Hill, Moidart

On a misty midsummer morning, Moidart slowly emerges from the mist to reveal Shona Beag in the foreground with the tops of Beinn Bhreac and Cruach nam Meann beyond, while Beinn Resipol is in the distance off to the south-east.

Beyond the Mist - Ben Resipole viewed from Egnaig Hill, Moidart

A magnificent view from Egnaig Hill of Ben Resipole towering above a mist filled Kinlochmoidart early on a midsummer morning.

Beginnings – Castle Tioram, Doirlinn, Moidart

The colours of the blue hour begin to fade and the pinks of sunrise begin to appear as a new day begins at Castle Tioram. Many beginnings…….

Dominance - South Channel of Loch Moidart, Cuil Doirlinn, Moidart

The setting sun seemingly fighting for dominance over incoming clouds and snow squalls on the western horizon beyond the South Channel of Loch Moidart.

Last Rays - Castle Tioram, Cuil Doirlinn, Moidart

Standing at the north side of Castle Tioram as the last rays of sunlight continue to emerge from behind the clouds on the western horizon, way beyond the South Channel of Loch Moidart.

Tide’s Out - Cuil Doirlinn, Moidart

Low tide at the end of a winter’s day and light from a setting sun breaks through the clouds to colour the exposed mudflats by the shore where the River Shiel and Loch Moidart meet.

Back of the Ben II - Ben Resipole from Mingarry, Moidart

The north western flank of Ben Resipole, bathed in the last of the day's light on an autumn evening

Back of the Ben I - Ben Resipole from Mingarry, Moidart

The north western flank of Ben Resipole, bathed in the last of the day's light on an autumn evening

Frost on the Moss - Ben Resipole, Loch Shiel, Mingarry, Moidart

A cold winter’s morning looking across the frost covered moss land and Loch Shiel towards the cloud tipped peak of Ben Resipole.

Distant Peaks - Loch Shiel, Mingarry, Moidart

Mist clears from the surface of Loch Shiel to reveal the distant peaks of (left to right) Cam na Nathrach, Sgurr Dhomhnuill, Sgurr na h-Ighinn and Sgurr a’Chaorainn in Ardgour.

Autumn Crossing I - Old Shiel Bridge, River Shiel, Blain, Moidart

The full glory of Autumn’s colours surrounds the Old Bridge over the River Shiel at the Captain’s Pool. The bridge dates back to 1804 and was constructed as part of Thomas Telford’s road from Corran Ferry to Kinlochmoidart.

Autumn Crossing II - Old Shiel Bridge, River Shiel, Blain, Moidart

The full glory of Autumn’s colours surrounds the Old Bridge over the River Shiel at the Captain’s Pool. The bridge dates back to 1804 and was constructed as part of Thomas Telford’s road from Corran Ferry to Kinlochmoidart.

Autumnal Channel - Loch Moidart, Ardmolich, Moidart

Afternoon light falls on the hills around Loch Moidart to bring out the autumn colours of the trees as an ebbing tide takes the sea out of the Loch and through the North Channel with the Isle of Eigg beyond

Meandering from Moidart - Loch Moidart, Ardmolich, Moidart

As the tide falls, sand banks are revealed and the sea meanders out of the North Channel of Loch Moidart