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Mick Houghton

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Wandering round Whassett with Jude & Alba (partner & dog) ....oh and a camera as well for snapping little scenes we come across. Retired and enjoying the peace & beauty all around us. More of this nonsense https://www.flickr.com/photos/34380862@N02/

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Indeed a classic....you have to do it....and you've done it superbly!

12.12.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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complimentary my dear watson

12.12.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

that's a beauty Damian.....less is always more! Mist machine been working well of late!

12.12.2025 08:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Ordered this at around 1.30 pm on 10 Dec....it arrived this morning (11th). I haven't looked at it yet as it's a present; but just wanted to say thank you Dan!! The packaging and wrapping was bomb proof.....it reminded me of the way my mum used to wrap my presents as a child!! Great service! πŸ‘πŸ˜Š

11.12.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Must have a look at that circular route for next time we're up that way....! Cheers

10.12.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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entangled

#blackandwhite
#monochrome

10.12.2025 08:34 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ooooew that's nice! I missed this one! Great layers and mood as well as the obviously great landscape. Presume you walked from Kinlochewe area? How was the path up there?

10.12.2025 07:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

No need to apologise Jill....it's only a bit of fun and as always there are some great shots to select from. Colorful is good at this time of year anyway. πŸŒˆπŸ’πŸŽŠπŸ‚πŸͺ‚

09.12.2025 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

well you've certainly gone for the colour option this week Jill!! πŸ˜†

09.12.2025 15:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It had to be a mono; although to be fair it looked good in colour! Yes it's downright miserable again today! A good few hours yesterday; I enjoyed it......we must do it again!

09.12.2025 10:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Shaun. The conditions were good yesterday for capturing this little fallen tree. I've tried a good few times to get something like this without much success, but I quite like the result here.

09.12.2025 09:19 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

wonderful....superb layers and tones

09.12.2025 08:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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"a last performance"

One of the many fascinating clumps of birches on Whitbarrow. Many are spindly but all seem to have beautifully white bark; no doubt washed by the constant battering of wind and rain coming across Morecambe Bay & off the Irish Sea.

#birch #omsystems #blackandwhite

09.12.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

why would you not go to window with the dog...??!!

09.12.2025 08:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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life on the edge

looking down from the dead ash plateau on Whitbarrow to a flooded field at Witherslack

09.12.2025 07:48 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The complexity of the woods, Ariundle Oak Woods, Strontian, Sunart.

The complexity of the woods, Ariundle Oak Woods, Strontian, Sunart.

A heartfelt update on Spiorad Γ€ird nam Murchan.

Why part 21 is paused..... and why the spirit of this work remains unbroken.

Read β†’ www.rkphotographic.com/blog/2025/12...

#ArdnamurchanSpirit #CreativeProcess #ElementalSeries #SlowArt #PlaceAndBelonging #HeartfeltThanks #TrollsNotWinning

08.12.2025 19:22 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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wonderful light earlier up on Whitbarrow; the low sun illuminating the magnicent birches up there.

08.12.2025 16:11 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

oh that's wonderful Grant.....well seen and captured!

08.12.2025 15:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Lovely capture but enough to put you off going into a city ever again!

08.12.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a bridge to nowhere

#ShareMondays2025

08.12.2025 09:29 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Far more supporters than trolls Rob; have a breath and come back stronger next week! I watched Murray's video last week and can't believe people behave like they do....nothing to be gained. We're all with you! 😊

08.12.2025 08:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks very much Christoph.....it was a great hour or so just enjoying the intense morning light streaming down the little valley. You should consider a visit to NW Scotland to experience the scenery and weather! Bring waterproofs though!

08.12.2025 08:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

wonderful image and no doubt a fabulous workshop/tour.....look forward to seeing more from here on future tours.

07.12.2025 17:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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another birch from the Wee Mad Road Assynt

07.12.2025 14:06 β€” πŸ‘ 56    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Another beauty, plenty of subtle mystery and atmosphere.

06.12.2025 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a beautiful late winter morning along the Wee Mad Road with the sun illuminating the fantastic birches of Assynt.

06.12.2025 10:19 β€” πŸ‘ 37    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ™ƒ

06.12.2025 08:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

So sorry to read this Rob! Why do they feel the need to write such comments especially when they don't even know you. I know how much work, time and love you've put into your Ardnamurchan project and it must have been very upsetting. On behalf of all who really appreciate your work a very big SORRY!

05.12.2025 15:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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an old one from the far NW Highlands.....lines of Ben Stack

05.12.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 51    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happiness is......

04.12.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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