Sunart

First Blush - Ben Resipole viewed from Camas Torsa, Ardnamurchan

As the sun rises in the south east, the first light of a winter’s day bathes the south facing upper slopes of a snow-capped Ben Resipole with warm golden light.

Light on the Past - Ariundle Oakwood, Strontian, Sunart

The first light of a late winter morning filters through the canopy bare branches belonging to the ancient oak trees in Ariundle Oakwood, to fall on the moss-covered boundary wall that is such a feature of that part of the wood.

Welcome 2021 II - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

The start of the first day of 2021, taken while watching the sun begin to emerge from behind the hills of Morvern while sitting on the shore of Loch Sunart at Resipole.

Welcome 2021 I - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

The start of the first day of 2021, taken while watching the sun begin to emerge from behind the hills of Morvern while sitting on the shore of Loch Sunart at Resipole.

Farewell 2020 II - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

The end of the last day of 2020, taken while watching the sun go down behind the hills of Morvern while sitting on the shore of Loch Sunart at Resipole.

Farewell 2020 I - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

The end of the last day of 2020, taken while watching the sun go down behind the hills of Morvern while sitting on the shore of Loch Sunart at Resipole.

Dùn Light - Dùn Ghallain in Loch Sunart, viewed from Meall Mor, Resipole, Sunart

Rays of afternoon sunlight break through the clouds over the western end of Loch Sunart to light up Dùn Ghallain, the small but distinctive shape that juts out into Loch Sunart from the northern slopes of Ben Laga.

Morning Meeting - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

In the dusk of a mid-October morning, a waning crescent moon is paired with Venus and they rise in unison above the orange glow of daybreak that colours the surface of Loch Sunart and the sky behind the hills of Morvern.

Verdant Canopy - Phemie’s Walk, Strontian, Sunart

Late summer light filters through the green canopy of a grand beech tree to illuminate a woodland floor that was still covered with the leaves of last autumn.

Towards Sundown - Ardnastang Beach, Strontian, Sunart

On an early spring evening, the sun dips behind the hills to the west beyond Ardnastang Beach, while still illuminating Bun an Uillt as it flows into Loch Sunart

Fairy Hills - Ariundle Oakwood, Strontian, Sunart

Afternoon light falls on the moss-covered boulders that lie amongst the trees in Ariundle Oakwood which, according to local legend, are where the mythological sídhe, a supernatural race comparable to the fairies or elves are said to live. This legend gives Strontian its name, which in Gaelic is Sròn an t-Sìthein, meaning the nose of the fairy hill.

Morning Risers - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

An autumn morning on Loch Sunart when the sun began to warm its surface, causing mist to rise from its surface.

Waxing above Orange - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

At sundown, a waxing crescent moon sits above the orange glow that appears above Loch Sunart and the hills of Morvern to the south-west of Resipole.

Cold Feet - Garbh Eilean Trail, Ardery, Sunart

A late October morning and the thick hoar frost that covered the trees being gradually melted from the top down as the warmth from a rising the sun gradually worked its way to the ground.

Looking Out on Morning Mist II - Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide, Ardery, Sunart

After a cold night, the morning sun warms the surface of Loch Sunart causing mist to rise into the completely still air on a beautifully calm autumn morning.

Purple Dusk - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

As dusk falls on Loch Sunart, the sky is filled with a myriad of purple and lilac tones while the loch turns completely purple.

Sunart Sundown - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

A falling tide at the end of the day reveals the boulders on the shore of Loch Sunart while the setting sun fills the sky with lilac tones.

Fluidity I - Resipole Burn, Resipole, Sunart

Detail of water flowing down through one of the many cascades of Resipole Burn.

Tumbling Down - Resipole Burn, Resipole, Sunart

Fresh rain means that rocks glisten and water tumbles down the Resipole Burn.

Sunart Summer Solstice Sunset II - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

Loch Sunart at sunset on the Summer Solstice, as the longest day comes to an end.

Sunart Summer Solstice Sunset I - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

On the Summer Solstice, some fantastic light falls across Loch Sunart and onto the hills of Morvern as the longest day comes to an end.

Fairies amongst Bluebells - Ariundle Oakwood, Strontian, Sunart

Strontian in Gaelic is Sròn an t-Sìthein means the nose of the fairy hill where the mythological sídhe, a supernatural race comparable to the fairies or elves are said to live underground in fairy mounds. These mounds seem to cover the ground amongst the bluebells in the Ariundle Oakwood.

Patches of Blue - Ariundle Oakwood, Strontian, Sunart

Sunlight filters through the ancient oaks of the Ariundle Oakwood and falls on patches of bluebells that cover the woodland floor

Amongst Bluebells - Ariundle Oakwood, Strontian, Sunart

The ancient oaks and moss covered boulders of the Ariundle Oakwood become surrounded by bluebells during the month of May

Bluebell Cascade - Ariundle Oakwood, Strontian, Sunart

Bluebells in the Ariundle Oakwood take on the look of a blue stream flowing down the hillside through moss covered boulders

Winding Through Blue - Phemie's Walk, Strontian, Sunart

In May, the pathway through Phemie’s wood threads its way through a hillside covered with bluebells

Carpeted in Blue - Phemie's Walk, Strontian, Sunart

In May, a walk up the hillside at the entrance to Phemie's Wood takes you through a wooded hillside that is carpeted with bluebells

Mountain in the Mist - River Strontian, Ariundle Oakwood, Sunart

The River Strontian flows down through the Ariundle Oakwood from the misty high ground beneath the snow covered peak of Sgurr Dhomhnuill, which is just visible in the distance.

6 Degrees Below - Loch Sunart, Strontian, Sunart

At the head of Loch Sunart, in the absence of waves, peaty fresh water entering Loch Sunart floats above the salt water and, on this morning when it was -6°C, it was cold enough to freeze this freshwater surface.

The One - Garbh Eilean, Ardery, Sunart

A spectacular sunrise filled the sky above Garbh Eilean for just over an hour on this lovely winter morning.

Across Sunart - Garbh Eilean, Ardery, Sunart

Sitting on the shore of Loch Sunart, near Garbh Eilean, watching the sunrise colours on the other side appear in the sky above the hills of Laudale.

Loch End in Pink II - Loch Sunart, Strontian Slipway, Sunart

A stunning winter sunrise when the colour from the sun, rising in the south-east, filled the landscape at the head of Loch Sunart.

Loch End in Pink I - Loch Sunart, Strontian Slipway, Sunart

A stunning winter sunrise when the colour from the sun, rising in the south-east, filled the landscape at the head of Loch Sunart.

Autumn Lookout - Garbh Eilean, Ardery, Sunart

The wildlife hide at Garbh Eilean makes for a perfect lookout on a calm autumnal morning

On the Rocks I - Garbh Eilean, Ardery, Sunart

Looking from the Garbh Eilean Wildlife Hide over to rocks exposed by a falling tide on a misty autumn morning.

Sidelight I - Ariundle Oakwood, Strontian, Sunart

Autumn light falling through the trees on the walk to the abandoned croft at Ariundle Oakwood

Sidelight II - Ariundle Oakwood, Strontian, Sunart

Autumn light falling through the trees on the walk to the abandoned croft at Ariundle Oakwood.

Sunrise and Snow I - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

A squally snow shower blows through Loch Sunart at first light to obscure the hills of Morvern and scatter the pink colours from the rising sun.

Sunrise and Snow II - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

A squally snow shower blows through Loch Sunart at first light to obscure the hills of Morvern and scatter the pink colours from the rising sun.

Sunrise and Snow III - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

A squally snow shower blows through Loch Sunart at first light to obscure the hills of Morvern and scatter the pink colours from the rising sun.

Towards Carna - Loch Sunart, Resipole Farm Holiday Park, Resipole, Sunart

The view of Loch Sunart and the Isle of Carna as the autumn sun sets behind the hills on the northern shore of the loch.

Headlands - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

An eastward view of Loch Sunart from Resipole, with morning light breaking through the clouds above a series of headlands that run out into the Loch

Pastel Blues - Loch Sunart, Resipole, Sunart

An eastward view of Loch Sunart from Resipole, with morning mist and cloud clearing from the Loch and sunlight beginning to break through to bathe the distant hills of Morvern with pastel blue hues

Perfect Moment - Loch Sunart, Rockpool House, Resipole, Sunart

My first time out with the camera for 3 months was the most “Perfect Moment”. Out in front of the house, sitting on the rocks jutting out into Loch Sunart, witnessing a wonderfully colourful and calm sunset, in the company of an otter that emerged from the water at my feet.

Flower Moon - Loch Sunart, Rockpool House, Resipole, Sunart

The full moon of May 2018 rising over Loch Sunart. It is known as the Flower Moon as Spring has officially sprung by the time May arrives, and flowers and colourful blooms dot the landscape.

Delightful Dusk - Loch Sunart, Rockpool House, Resipole, Sunart

The view down Loch Sunart, about half an hour after sunset and the blue hour begins to take hold, with the pink and blue colours of dusk painting both the sky and the water.

Tranquil Times I - Ardnastang Beach, Strontian, Sunart

A late spring evening at Ardnastang Beach, when the still air and still water brought on a sense of absolute tranquillity.