Lorraine Parramore

A close up of diagonal ridges of black and light coloured sand patterns with a small seashell in the corner.

#BlueSkyArtShow today's theme #Small
Spot the upturned sea shell amongst the amazing tidal beach patterns found at Seilebost beach on Harris. A phone image taken last Monday. Heading there again today. ❤️
#beach #photography

Thank you for commenting. The colours in winter on Harris are so vibrant and luminous I can see why you might think that. I took up photography as a hobby because I can't paint! 😅

Thank you Jilly. Glad you enjoyed it. 😁

Thank you. 🙏

Thank you. Not difficult with such amazing vistas.

Enjoy! Great time of year to go. Warmer! 😅

The glorious view of the tidal bay of Luskentyre with snow capped Harris hills in the distance. Small waves in a blue sea curve around small rocks in the foreground. In the middle distance the sun shines on the high Rosamol beach sand dunes.

Such a treat to be on Lewis and Harris when snow storms pass through. A phone image until I get home. Since Sunday, we've had calm sunshine, rainbows, freezing wind, intense white snow clouds. Just perfect for an already photogenic island.

#scape #landscape #Scotland #stormhour #coast

In the foreground a freshwater stream cuts through the smooth, soft brown sand forming mini 'cliffs' and a sand castle as it heads to the sea. On the horizon the hilly coastline and overcast sky have a blue tinge, the same as the sea.

Winter blues. A cold day at Mellon Udrigle beach on the north-west coast of #Scotland

#landscapephotography #photography #coast

Interesting 🤔 I'm off to Harris & Lewis on 15th so will enjoy experimenting. 😍

I look forward to seeing them. Wondered where you'd got to. 🤔😁

Very enjoyable image Charles, and thank you for discussing your technique here. I've discovered my old age and hand held long exposures are often enough to produce the impressionistic style I want, but will now try deep breaths. 👍😂

A rocky shore didn't prevent three swimmers enjoying a late evening dip, following a warm day that ends with a cloudless orange hued sky with the sun about to set.

Evening swimmers, Woody Bay, North Devon.

#BlueSkyArtShow Theme #Evening

#photography #landscape #sunset

Black and white, close-up coastal image. Small black rock piles jut out into a stormy sea producing a large exploding splash of water as waves hit the shore. Set against a dark, almost black sky.

Little rocks can still make a big splash! Off the west coast of Barra last year.

#RockinTuesday #photography #landscape #StormHour #ClassicMono #PhotoHour

Two small drop waterfalls lie diagonally above each other. They flow over dark rugged rock covered in autumn/fall coloured small trees and bushes into a small pool known as the Witches Cauldren.

For #BlueSkyArtShow theme #Autumn Eas Chia-aig lies between Loch Lochy and Loch Arkaig. Eas is Scottish Gaelic for waterfall.

#landscapephotography #photography #waterfall #Scotland #nature

While privately renting in 2012 I complained to my Lib Dem MP about the huge drop to the 30th percentile of local rents, and the supposed availability of minimal rents that were non-existent. The response from a gov minister was evasive and dismissive. I moved. This is still devasting lives.

Wow! Love this.❤️

Many thanks Stefan.

You weren't wrong. I had the same hopes. Sadly, people's capacity to forget or blame others, is never-ending. Especially when politically convenient scapegoats are offered as an alternative to major changes. It's easier and more convenient.

Foreground rocks, covered in white splodges of lichen, with a small pool of water nestled in between, lead to a relatively small, white lighthouse. In the background the hills are hidden by low, heavy clouds.

Rhue #Lighthouse guards the entrance to Loch Broom and Ullapool, on the far north west of #Scotland. This image was taken on a dreich day in June this year, though overall we've had a great summer. 😁

#Stunday #Landscape #Photography #ClassicMono #blackandwhite

At what point when you’re paying troops with your own private money do they not just become mercenaries

Thank you Loretta. I've parked here near the Cape Wrath ferry many times, but never had decent light, except this one time! 😁

The image features a small, sunlit motor boat in the foreground, with zig-zag patterns over the golden sandbanks revealed by low tide in the centre. Mountains rise from the coastal edge overhung by dark clouds with a hint of evening pink sunset.

The Kyle of Durness on the North-West Scottish coast, produces fascinating patterns on its sandbanks at low tide. A burst of evening sunlight penetrates the gloom inland.

#photography #landscapephotography #coast #Scotland #KyleofDurness

Thank you David.

Taken on a sunny but blustery day last August, vertical rocky cliffs emerge from a deep blue, wave splattered sea. A delicate sea stack lies just off shore.

#BlueSkyArtShow theme today is #Vertical
The stunning cliffs of #Yesnaby on the west coast of mainland #Orkney featuring a stack with a natural arch known as the castle.

#photography #landscapephotography #coast

Love the mono image especially Enzo.

Thanks for the alt text info so I learn as I look! 👍😁

Thanks for adding the time lapse Christopher. I find it mesmerising.

With all the drama you'd expect to encounter on Harris, sometimes it's just bloody lovely.

#Scotland
#Photography

Beautiful image Dylan. Love the simplicity and colours. Yep, nowhere quite like it. 😍

Stunning! Trying to work out how much is in camera and how much in edit. 🤔😂