The Isle of Skye

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Lighthouse, Isle Ornsay, Skye

This image was taken just before sunset at Isle Ornsay on the Isle of Skye. I was perched at the edge of the road about 20ft above the beach, desperately trying  to shield the camera (on a lightweight tripod) from the wind.  Luckily the wind died for a moment or two and I was able to bracket three exposures.

Lighthouse, Isle Ornsay, Skye

The lighthouse was built by Robert Louis Stephenson's grandfather; David Stephenson.  It doesn't seem to have a name of its own.

Eilean Iarman Hotel

Sometimes you just get lucky.   This shot of the hotel at Isle Ornsay was taken from the front step of my mum-in-law's house.  The light and weather changes from minute to minute on Skye - I couldn't believe that the rainbows stayed around long enough for me to change lenses.

Isle Ornsay

The lighthouse is to the right of this shot, the hotel to the left.  The inlet is tidal - you can walk to the island at low tide.

Kandy Says "Hurry up!"

We were looking for otters. At least I was.  Kandy didn't care.

Not Seaworthy

Mind you, I've seen some equally rickety craft pottering around the sound at Ilse Ornsay.
Still no otters - but a sheep found us!

Gardens, Dunvegan Castle

This is Deb's favourite shot.  Dunvegan Castle has lovely gardens.

Get away from it all

This was shot on the way to Talisker.  It is actually nowhere near Talisker but that is where we were headed.

Mountain

This was shot from the abandoned shed shown above.  You would think that with a view like that someone would rent it!

Burn, Skye

Still on our way to Talisker.  Seems to me that I'm driving a long way for a single malt whisky, considering that I am in Scotland.

Headland

Nearly there now.

Dunvegan Castle

Just past Talisker lies the seat of the Chiefs of the Clan MacLeod.
Actually, Highlander was shot at Eilean Donan.

What happened to Talisker?
"No cameras allowed".

Isle Ornsay