Here’s a selection of images from the Alloa Half Marathon this year! (2023)
Well done to everyone involved!
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Alloa Half Marathon (2023)
That time of year again!
As a bit of a catchup, it has certainly been a fairly busy last few months. From visiting this years photography show to travelling to the Lake District. I also managed to squeeze in a trip to the Highlands.
To start with, this years Photography show in Birmingham was great. I got to try out some of the latest gear and meet some famous photographers. I also managed to pick up a new Benro GH5C gimbal head to try out. Be rude not to buy something at the show right? It seems solid so hopefully I’ll be able to give it a go in the field soon. I’d highly recommend any of the Benro gear. If anyone has any tips, do let me know!
The opening of the Photography show in Birmingham
Benro GH5C
After a family holiday to the Lake District, I travelled up to Glen Affric for a few nights before heading down through Glencoe to see how the old favourite compositions were looking. It never hurts to try the old classics to see what you can catch. The below image is a pano taken on my iPhone of the river walk through Glen Affric. I feel that the right conditions here could make for a really great image! Definitely worth a return! Im sure many of you will recognise the view from Glencoe! Being such a popular location, it even now has a natural seat which has formed! What more can you ask for?
An old time classic in Glencoe
Well, Back to some editing I guess and a bit of practice with the new versions of LRC and PS. I’m looking forward to the new year also and getting back to the Islands. I’ll be taking a good friend with me this time so we should come back with some great images and memories! Fingers crossed!
Until next time,
Take care,
Stewart
Lewis & Harris
Well it certainly has been a while since Ive had a decent time away. As you may well know from my Facebook page, this trip to the islands was planned for initially on the week that Scotland was locked down due to the pandemic. Although things still wouldn’t be classed as fully back to normal, It’s great to be able to get back out and about. After staying on the island for just under a week, I tried to visit as many locations as I could, occasionally stopping off at a few places whilst on route. The weather was probably the best you could ask for when it comes to photography, as every 15 minutes you had something different. Some locations were a little more challenging, especially Luskentyre Beach on Harris. I did manage one image which I should hopefully have finalised shortly, however, the strong winds blowing the sand up through the air was a little too much. I loved my time here visiting the beaches and finally getting to visit the Callanish Stones. Definitely one to tick off the list. I will be back!
Elgol, Skye
After the travel restrictions had been lifted, I knew I had to get back out there for a few days away. Always being a huge fan of photographing Skye, it certinaly was on top of my list. I decided to get one of the kids out and about also to experience the island for the first time. Sadly the weather was a bit against us and I was quite limited as to where we could go. After hoping to get a few shots off the famous Neist Point lighthouse, the wind and rain had other ideas. I did get one shot that may work as a black and white so keep an eye out for that post. As the winds up on the west of the island were so strong I decided to head down to a favourite of mine, Elgol. The main advantage here was that the winds were (slightly) calmer but it also gives a great view to wake up to in the morning. Before we got off to sleep, I decided to head down to the beach in hope that the clouds would part and give a little light to end the day. I was lucky enough to get fifteen minutes where, as you’ll see in the shots below, the sun managed to pop through giving beautiful sun rays for the first image whilst lighting the rock face for the second. Not long after these the rain forced a retreat back to the car. I was pleased with how both turned out and have the lower image available as a print here. I look forward to the next adventure!
