Hidden in every moment is a window into the eternal. To see it we must first break through the complexity of the human condition. Beliefs, thoughts and senses combine to create a filter between eternity and self which defines our own unique reality. To permanently remove this filter would mean a lifetime of denying ourselves these gifts of human experience. But all is not lost. A photograph can create something eternal from the ephemeral. A perfect arrangement of transient forces which parts the clouds of consciousness and momentarily brings us closer to that ultimate elegance – the true essence of being.

~ Dan Byrne, 2008

Taken from Ditchling Beacon this morning at 6am.  Canon EOS 5D, 100-300mm lens at 300mm with grey grad to balance the sky with the land.  Straight out of camera - no manipulation.

The lesser photographed side of Schiehallion.  Two rocks similar in shape and form but very different in scale!

Just back from a much-needed break in Scotland, and it was a good chance to get out in the fresh air and point the
camera at some lansdcapes.  Here are some photographic highlights.





 

 



 

 

 

 

 



And finally, a shot of the famous monster.  I didn't come across this until reviewing the photos on my computer today.
At the time I was trying to capture the dark waters of Loch Ness, and its patterns.  It turns out that Nessie showed up
- can you see her?

 

Technical stuff:  All shot on Canon EOS 5D.  The landscapes are taken through the 17-40mm f4L lens, with Cokin
X-Pro graduated filter.  The rainbow is taken with the 100-300mm Canon lens, the fish with the  Sigma 170-500mm.
 All handheld. All processed in Adobe Lightroom.