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Aurora over Scotland (12 files)

Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights displays photographed taken over Aberdeeshire in Scotland since 1989 covering some 350 events with arc, rays, coronas with a wide rnage of shapes and colours
Aurora The Ley au76426ajhp Scottish Aurora Borealis strong display red pink rays Jim Henderson Photo 1990 taken on the Harestone Road mostly by The Ley farm entrance tree where there was a useful lorry pull in on a sharp corner so made for safe parking. Taken on the early morning of the 1st May at 02.22hrs BST is one of the many displays in early 1990, a decade which proved to be an extremely productive one for Aurora displays and photography. During the photographing of this display I ran out of film, 3 rolls, so had to return home for fresh stocks-a gap of about 30 mins when I am sure I missed some stunning moments; a mistake not to be repeated and this sequence, 764 was on my return around 02.00hrs on the Harestone Road near Banchory using Fuji RSP 35mm slide film rated at 1600asa as against RHP 400asa film developed in this case at my local Lab in Aberdeen for 1600asa-pushed 2 stops. They were generally exposed around 20secs which from experience I had settled on as about the best combination of film, exposure time and with a 28mm or 24mm f2.8 wide angle lens, at maximum aperture, so these are much brighter and more colour saturated although slightly more visual than would be seen with the human eye. What cannot be recorded is the amount of movement of the rays especially when tracking right to left. In some of the photos there is a hint of purple evidence of nitrogen gas being excited as against the more common occurrence of red and green oxygen gas. In these early stage photos around half midnight a very powerful arc developed and started folding with rays breaking upwards and also downwards, requiring moving between the right of the Ley tree and just to the left of it with the telephone pole as focus. In the latter stages of this display the increasing dawn light around 3.00am started to overwhelm the Aurora display. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, British, North, Northern, East, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Banchory, Crathes, Harestone, road, Ley, farm, entrance, layby, Aurora, Borealis, Arc, Folding, Rays, Northern, Lights, Merry Dancers, landscape, upright, streaming, flaming, moving, movement, active, activity, bright, patches, photos, photographs, sunspots, solar, flares, CME, electrons, photons, storms, energy, sun, stars, Cassiopeia, oxygen, nitrogen, moon, moonlight, gas, Van, Allen, belt, ionosphere, flares, space, molecules, magnetic, disturbance, magnetometers, belts, radiation, purple, red, green, yellow, pink, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, colours, colors, moon, whirls, celestial, clouds, nature, larch, tree, branches, telephone, pole, dark, nights, night-time, forest, 1990, May, 1st, slide, film, Fuji, RHP, RSP, 1600asa, 35mm, time, exposure, Nikon, FM2, wide, angle, lens, 28mm, f2.8, scanned, scan, captured
Aurora The Ley au76323jhp Scottish Aurora tree active rays red yellow silhouette Jim Henderson photo 1990 taken on the Harestone Road mostly by The Ley farm entrance tree where there was a useful lorry pull in on a sharp corner so made for safe parking. Taken on the early morning of the 1st May at 00.41hrs BST is one of the many displays in early 1990, a decade which proved to be an extremely productive one for Aurora displays and photography. I have already added other photos taken using Fuji RSP11 35mm slide film rated at 1600asa and or RHP 400asa film developed in this case at my local Lab in Aberdeen for 1600asa-pushed 2 stops. They were generally exposed around 20secs which from experience I had settled on as about the best combination of film, exposure time and with a 28mm or 24mm f2.8 wide angle lens, at maximum aperture, so these are much brighter and more colour saturated although slightly more visual than would be seen with the human eye. What cannot be recorded is the amount of movement of the rays especially when tracking right to left. In some of the photos there is a hint of purple evidence of nitrogen gas being excited as against the more common occurrence of red and green oxygen gas. In these early stage photos around half midnight a very powerful arc developed and started folding with rays breaking upwards and also downwards, requiring moving between the right of the Ley tree and just to the left of it with the telephone pole as focus. In the latter stages of this display the increasing dawn light around 3.00am started to overwhelm the Aurora display. During the photographing of this display I ran out of film, 3 rolls, so had to return home for fresh stocks-a gap of about 20 mins when I am sure I missed some stunning moments; a mistake not to be repeated. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, British, North, Northern, East, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Banchory, Crathes, Harestone, road, Ley, farm, entrance, layby, Aurora, Borealis, Arc, Folding, Rays, Northern, Lights, Merry Dancers, landscape, upright, streaming, flaming, moving, movement, active, activity, bright, patches, photos, photographs, sunspots, solar, flares, CME, electrons, photons, storms, energy, sun, stars, Cassiopeia, oxygen, nitrogen, moon, moonlight, gas, Van, Allen, belt, ionosphere, flares, space, molecules, magnetic, disturbance, magnetometers, belts, radiation, purple, red, green, yellow, pink, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, colours, colors, moon, whirls, celestial, clouds, nature, larch, tree, branches, telephone, pole, dark, nights, night-time, forest, 1990, May, 1st, slide, film, Fuji, RHP, RSP, 1600asa, 35mm, time, exposure, Nikon, FM2, wide, angle, lens, 28mm, f2.8, scanned, scan, captured
Aurora Crathes Castle au83631jhp Scottish Northern Lights Corona Castle sheets pastel colours Jim Henderson photo located at this National Trust for Scotland property at Crathes near Banchory, west of Aberdeen. Taken on the 24th March 1991 at 23.59hrs UT is one of the many displays in early 1990, a decade which proved to be an extremely productive one for Aurora displays and photography. I have already added other photos taken using Fuji RSP11 35mm slide film rated at 1600asa and developed in this case at my local Lab in Aberdeen for 1600asa-pushed 2 stops however this particular film was Fuji P1600 which for a short time was their fastest slide film. They were exposed around 20secs which from experience I had settled on as about the best combination of film, exposure time and with a 28mm or 24mm f2.8 wide angle lens so these are much brighter and more colour saturated although slightly more visual than would be seen with the human eye. The photos taken in this March sequence shows the huge scale of a Corona zenith completely overhead with a pastel mix of green and red rays from high level oxygen falling from directly overhead and dropping to the apparent ground level set against the useful scale of the castle. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, British, North, Northern, East, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Banchory, Crathes, Castle, Aurora, Borealis, Arc, Rays, Corona, zenith, arms, wings, overhead, huge, celestial, scale, Northern, Lights, Merry Dancers, landscape, upright, moving, movement, active, activity, bright, patches, photos, photographs, sunspots, solar, flares, CME, electrons, photons, storms, energy, sun, stars, oxygen, nitrogen, moonlight, gas, Van, Allen, belt, ionosphere, flares, space, molecules, magnetic, disturbance, magnetometers, belts, radiation, red, green, yellow, pink, pastel, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, colours, colors, light, pollution, celestial, nature, dark, nights, night-time, forest, 1991, spring, winter, March, 24th, slide, film, Fuji, P1600, 1600asa, 35mm, time, exposure, Nikon, FM2, wide, angle, lens, 24mm, f2.8, Sigma, scanned, scan, captured
Aurora The Neuk au75135ajhp Scotland Aurora hayrake rays Aberdeenshire Jim Henderson photo spring 1990 taken on the Harestone Road just east of Banchory from the small pull off at The Neuk Farm which the local farmer used as an area to dump his old hayrake and a few bales of straw. Taken on the 18th April at 01.40hrs BST is one of the many displays in early 1990, a decade which proved to be an extremely productive one for Aurora displays and photography. I have already added other photos taken using Fuji RHP 35mm slide film rated at 1600asa and developed in this case at my local Lab in Aberdeen for 1600asa-pushed 2 stops. They were exposed around 20secs which from experience I had settled on as about the best combination of film, exposure time and with a 28mm or 24mm f2.8 wide angle lens so these are much brighter and more colour saturated although slightly more visual than would be seen with the human eye. What cannot be recorded is the amount of movement of the rays especially when tracking right to left. In some of the photos there is a hint of purple evidence of nitrogen gas being excited as against the more common occurrence of red and green oxygen gas and this is one of several taken over the space of 5-7 minutes illustrating the ever changing nature of an active display. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, British, North, Northern, East, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Banchory, Crathes, Harestone, road, Neuk, hayrake, farm, entrance, layby, Aurora, Borealis, Arc, Rays, Northern, Lights, Merry Dancers, landscape, streaming, flaming, moving, movement, active, activity, bright, patches, photos, photographs, sunspots, solar, flares, CME, electrons, photons, storms, energy, sun, stars, Cassiopeia, oxygen, nitrogen, moonlight, gas, Van, Allen, belt, ionosphere, flares, space, molecules, magnetic, disturbance, magnetometers, belts, radiation, purple, red, green, yellow, pink, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, colours, colors, moon, whirls, celestial, clouds, nature, dark, nights, night-time, forest, 1990, April, 18th, slide, film, Fuji, RHP, 1600asa, 35mm, time, exposure, Nikon, FM2, wide, angle, lens, 28mm, f2.8, scanned, scan, captured
Aurora The Ley au71813ajhp Scotland Deeside Aurora Borealis red yellow colours Jim Henderson photo winter February 1990 taken on the Harestone Road by The Ley tree to the west of Banchory taken at a corner layby opposite the entrance to the Ley Farm which I tended to use more as it was more convenient and this tree at the entrance gave a very striking foreground. This photo was from one of three films taken on the 16th-20th of February of which this is the 20th February after 22.22hrs UT hrs and is one of the many displays in early 1990, a decade which proved to be an extremely productive one for Aurora displays and photography. There was activity on the nights of the 16th, 17th, 19th and 20th and I found during the 90’s there were often displays several nights in a row as later photos will illustrate whereas after 2006 most displays seem only to last one night and often several months apart so a very different Solar Cycle I took this photo of the Aurora display using the Fuji RSP 11 35mm slide film rated as and developed in this case at my local Lab in Aberdeen at 1600asa, and exposed around the 15-20 seconds around the 20 I later settled on. Several of the photos show a subdued quality akin to the human eye and bare probably a more accurate representation of what is seen in reality as this appears. These locations became my usual choices for most of the Aurora displays I photographed when living in Banchory throughout the early 90’s, as easily accessible from Banchory and with a clear light pollution free view to the North which meant that any clear night was spent watching the Northern skies for the tell-tale signs of a possible display, usually proceeded by an area of obvious brightness on the evening before the main display. It also gave easy access to Crathes Castle which featured a couple of times as different foreground to Aurora displays. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, British, North, Northern, East, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Banchory, Crathes, Harestone, road, Ley, farm, entrance, layby, tree, telephone, poles, Aurora, Borealis, Arc, Rays, Northern, Lights, Merry Dancers, landscape, upright, photos, photographs, sunspots, solar, flares, CME, electrons, photons, storms, energy, sun, stars, oxygen, gas, Van, Allen, belt, ionosphere, flares, space, molecules, magnetic, disturbance, magnetometers, belts, radiation, purple, red, green, yellow, pink, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, colours, colors, moon, whirls, celestial, clouds, nature, dark, nights, night-time, forest, 1990, February, 20th, slide, film, Fuji, RSP11, 1600asa, 35mm, time, exposure, Nikon, FM2, wide, angle, lens, 28mm, f2.8, scanned, scan, captured
Aurora The Neuk au7313jhp Scotland Aurora Borealis winter early Jim Henderson Photo eastwards January 1990 taken on the Harestone Road to the west of Banchory at a small inset into a field by The Neuk farm. I cleared it with the farmer that I could park there and it gave me a clear view to the Hill of Fare to the North of Banchory. Other photos were taken at a corner layby opposite the entrance to the Ley Farm which I tended to use more as it was more convenient and a tree at the entrance gave a very striking foreground. This photo taken on the 24th of January around 23.00hrsUT is one from early 1990, four nights before the end of the month, displays which proved to be an extremely productive decade for Aurora displays and photography. I took this photo of the Aurora display using the Fuji RSP 11 35mm slide film rated by Fuji at 800asa and exposed around the 20 seconds I later settled on. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, British, North, Northern, East, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Banchory, Crathes, Harestone, road, Neuk, farm, Aurora, Borealis, Arc, Rays, Northern, Lights, Merry Dancers, landscape, photos, photographs, sunspots, solar, flares, CME, electrons, photons, storms, energy, sun, stars, oxygen, gas, Van, Allen, belt, ionosphere, flares, space, molecules, magnetic, disturbance, magnetometers, belts, radiation, purple, red, green, yellow, pink, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, colours, colors, moon, whirls, celestial, clouds, nature, dark, nights, night-time, forest, 1990, January, 24th, slide, film, Fuji, RSP11, 1600asa, 35mm, time, exposure, Nikon, FM2, wide, angle, lens, 28mm, f2.8, scanned, scan, captured
Aurora Glen Dye au610520jhp Scotland Aurora Borealis display rays red clouds Jim Henderson Photo autumn 26th & 27th September 1989 taken from Heatheryhaugh just above steep climb out of Glen Dye on the road to the Cairn O’Mount and which looks across to Clachnaben, the notable hill with a tor rocky outcrop which makes it visible from much of Deeside when looking south. This photo is one of the first I took of an Aurora display using the Fuji 400asa slide film, the first film I tried out, and came just after midnight when clouds cleared and made the stars and night sky visible although the large brown patches are moving cloud. The project to photograph an Aurora came after a missed opportunity earlier in the year in March with what became known as the Big Aurora, a full Corona over Deeside. I had got the idea of trying to photograph a display following on from my success in 1986 of capturing Halley’s Comet thanks to the support of the Astronomy Ian Shepherd at the Edinburgh Observatory. I had heard about the Big Aurora but had missed the display buried away in my darkroom processing B&W photos for the local newspaper. Ian suggested I contact John MacNicol, President of the Aberdeen Astronomy Society and he eventually tipped me off about the display captured here. The project to photograph an Aurora came after a missed opportunity earlier in the year in March with what became known as the Big Aurora, a full Corona over Deeside. I had got the idea of trying to photograph a display following on from my success in 1986 of capturing Halley’s Comet thanks to the support of the Astronomy Ian Shepherd at the Edinburgh Observatory. I had heard about the Big Aurora but had missed the display buried away in my darkroom processing B&W photos for the local newspaper. Ian suggested I contact John MacNicol, President of the Aberdeen Astronomy Society and he eventually tipped me off about the first display I saw. Later tips helped until I started to park at a favourite viewpoint every clear night over the forthcoming years, the days before the Internet, and just watch the night sky. I photographed using Fuji RHP 400asa, used in this photo, and RSP 11, rated at 1600ASA, the fastest available at the time in 35mm slide film of which this photo is an example and I tried both as well as bracketing exposures around the 20 second mark based on my experiences with photographing the Comet and aware that exposures much longer than 20 seconds incurred the affect of star trail so instead of sharp dots for stars they became lines. Instead of a telephoto lens as per the Comet, for Aurora I used my widest lens, a Nikkor 28mm with a f2.8 widest aperture. Push processing the 400asa slide film at the lab by two stops to the equivalent of 1600asa I found that an exposure around 20 second eventually gave the best results for best colour saturation and exposure and giving the maximum control of grain without it appearing washed out from underexposure. I found that the pushed 400asa stock was finer grained than the RSP11 which was rated at 1600asa-it was later dropped by Fuji when Provia was introduced. This basic arrangement eventually worked best when I moved to a DSLR Fuji S2 in 2003 with an ISO of 1600 giving comparable results to the ASA equivalent and the noise factor was akin to the grain of slide film. As I shot my general landscape work using Fuji I stayed with it for the Aurora although Kodak film was acceptable in quality and results. I felt that the Fuji film handled the reds and greens better anyway and these are in practice the primary colours of Aurora displays when oxygen is excited by the incoming electrons. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, British, North, Northern, East, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Glen, Dye, Cairn, O’Mount, road, Heatheryhaugh, Clachnaben, Aurora, Borealis, Arc, Rays, Northern, Lights, Merry Dancers, landscape, photos, photographs, sunspots, solar, flares, CME, electrons, photons, storms, energy, sun, stars, oxygen, gas, Van, Allen, belt, ionosphere, flares, space, molecules, magnetic, disturbance, magnetometers, belts, radiation, purple, red, green, yellow, pink, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, colours, colors, moon, whirls, celestial, clouds, nature, dark, nights, night-time, forest, 1989, September, December, slide, film, Fuji, RHP, RSP11, 400asa, 1600asa, 35mm, time, exposure, Nikon, FM2, wide, angle, lens, 28mm, 24mm, f2.8, scanned, scan, earliest, first, captured
Aurora Cairn O Mount au617111jhp Scotland Aurora Borealis arc start display Aberdeenshire Jim Henderson Photograph Boxing Day December Cairn O’Mount 1989 taken from just below the Cairn O’Mount on its North face and which looks northwards towards Deeside. This photo is from the fourth Aurora Display I photographed after my first one in September and the arc started to develop from 22.00 hrs UT onwards. I felt that the summit of the Cairn would be a good vantage point and offer uncluttered views northwards. It was a good light pollution free viewpoint but apart from an occasional passing car, headlights a headache during an exposure, I soon realised that it was along way to go and of course further south of and way from any displays. In some of the photos there are two small lights on the horizon which I reckoned were from a farm on the Hill of Fare several miles to the north. The single dark pole is a snow pole and on the side of the nearby hillside are snow fences. This display was a classic in terms of an Arc, waxing and waning until it reached a point of no return when single and then multiple burst upwards from the arc as well as moving quite rapidly from right to left; East to West. Generally the colour was a pale whitish/yellow colour with a hint of red in some of the rays. The project to photograph an Aurora came after a missed opportunity earlier in the year in March with what became known as the Big Aurora, a full Corona over Deeside. I had got the idea of trying to photograph a display following on from my success in 1986 of capturing Halley’s Comet thanks to the support of the Astronomy Ian Shepherd at the Edinburgh Observatory. I had heard about the Big Aurora but had missed the display buried away in my darkroom processing B&W photos for the local newspaper. Ian suggested I contact John MacNicol, President of the Aberdeen Astronomy Society and he eventually tipped me off about the first display I saw. Later tips helped until I started to park at a favourite viewpoint every clear night over the forthcoming years, the days before the Internet, and just watch the night sky. I took Fuji RHP 400asa and RSP 11, rated at 1600ASA, the fastest available at the time in 35mm slide film of which this photo is an example and I tried both as well as bracketing exposures around the 20 second mark based on my experiences with photographing the Comet and aware that exposures much longer than that incurred the affect of star trail so instead of sharp dots for stars they became lines. Instead of a telephoto lens as per the Comet, for Aurora I used my widest lens, a Nikkor 28mm with a f2.8 widest aperture. Push processing the slide film at the Fuji lab by two stops to the equivalent of 1600asa I found that an exposure around 20 second eventually gave the best results for best colour saturation and exposure and giving the maximum control of grain without it appearing washed out from underexposure. This basic arrangement eventually worked best when I moved to a DSLR Fuji S2 in 2003 with an ISO of 1600 giving comparable results to the ASA equivalent and the noise factor was akin to the grain of slide film. As I shot my general landscape work using Fuji I stayed with it for the Aurora although Kodak film was acceptable in quality and results. I felt that the Fuji film handled the reds and greens better anyway and these are in practice the primary colours of Aurora displays when oxygen is excited by the incoming electrons. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, British, North, Northern, East, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Glen, Dye, Cairn, O’Mount, road, Heatheryhaugh, Clachnaben, Aurora, Borealis, Arc, Rays, Northern, Lights, Merry Dancers, landscape, photos, photographs, sunspots, solar, flares, CME, electrons, photons, storms, energy, sun, stars, oxygen, gas, Van, Allen, belt, ionosphere, flares, space, molecules, magnetic, disturbance, magnetometers, belts, radiation, purple, red, green, yellow, pink, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, colours, colors, moon, whirls, celestial, clouds, nature, dark, nights, night-time, forest, 1989, September, December, Boxing, Day, slide, film, Fuji, RHP, RSP11, 400asa, 1600asa, 35mm, time, exposure, Nikon, FM2, wide, angle, lens, 28mm, 24mm, f2.8, scanned, scan, earliest, first, captured
Aurora Deeside bnm1939jhp Aurora Borealis Scottish many flaming rays Jim Henderson Photo experiment taken on the evening of 6th March, 2016 at Crooktree, 25 miles west of Aberdeen, starting around 8.00pm, this one taken at 21.47.37UT, and is the first display since the one that spanned the New Year. This photograph was taken with a Nikon D700 full frame DSLR using a 24mm/28mm Nikkor f2.8 lens at f4 aperture and ISO settings of 3200 which allows for shorter exposures circa 12 sec average times giving more accurate recordings of these moving events. The light conditions were sometimes not ideal because of passing snow flurries but the second burst of activity around 9.30 until nearly 10.00pm was in good clear conditions although cold. It had not been telegraphed from the Spaceweather site which was indicating possible displays caused by the solar wind but likely to occur much further North. During the early stage of the arc developing and going active there were several rays above the viewer but not powerful enough to develop into a half Corona. This particular photograph was an experiment using a 50mm f1.8 lens and using very short exposures of 2-5 secs at 3200ISO as there was substantially more movement in this far more compact area of activity however depth of field effect is significant as seen in the out of focus trees whereas in similar views using the 24mm lens it is hardly noticeable. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, British, Grampian, North, Northern, East, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Deeside, Torphins, Aurora, Borealis, Arc, Rays, bright, patches, Lights, Merry, Dancers, landscape, flaming, CME, solar, night, sky, stars, oxygen, gas, molecules, magnetic, green, yellow, red, colourful, colorful, colours, colors, celestial, night, March, 2016, Mother’s Day, D700, Nikon, DSLR, 24mm, 28mm, Nikkor, prime, lens, digital, tripod, time, exposure, photo, photos, photography, photograph
Deeside Aurora 2015 vbn1737jhp Aurora Borealis December Jim Henderson photograph green arc Deeside Aberdeenshire taken on the 31st December, 2015 at Crooktree, 25 miles west of Aberdeen caused over the UK from a glancing CME and a timely end to the year gift given that the previous three displays I missed because of cloud cover. This photo was taken at 23.31UT with the ARC a precursor to the active phase of the evenings display which starting with rays breaking off the arc. This photograph was taken with a Nikon D700 full frame DSLR using a 24mm Nikkor f2.8 lens at f4 and ISO setting of 3200 with an exposure time of 12 secs. This is taken looking due North and the green tinge is from low level oxygen gas at Crooktree, located between Torphins to the right and Craigton Hill and Kincardine O'Neil to the left. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, British, North, Northern, East, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Royal Deeside, Deeside, Crooktree, Torphins, Aurora, Borealis, Arc, Rays, bright, patches, Northern, Lights, Merry, Dancers, landscape, panorama, folded, curtains, CME, solar, night, sky, stars, Plough, Ursa, Major, Big, Dipper, Cassiopeia, oxygen, gas, molecules, magnetic, green, yellow, red, nitrogen, purple, colourful, colorful, colours, colors, celestial, night, morning, pine, trees, silhouette, telephone, pole, cottage, roof, chimney, December, 2015, digital, D700, Nikon, Nikkor, prime, lens
Aurora Deeside vbn0362jhp Aurora Borealis Scotland photograph Jim Henderson unusual summer moonlight Scottish green rays Deeside Aberdeenshire taken on the 27th August, 2015, 23.26hrsUT at Crooktree, 25 miles west of Aberdeen and the first display since February 2014. This photograph was taken with a Nikon D700 full frame DSLR using a 24mm Nikkor f2.8 lens at f8 and ISO settings of 25600 which allowed for an extremely short exposure of 1.2 sec with hopefully more accurate recordings of these moving events although noise is noticeable becuase of a degree of underexposure with this stopped down aperture-further experiments are planned at f2.8. at this sort of expsoure time and also with the camera on auto rather than manual. The light conditions were not perfect as the background light was from the full moon but dispels any myths that Aurora’s cannot be seen under such conditions. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, British, Grampian, North, Northern, East, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Deeside, Torphins, Aurora, Borealis, Arc, Rays, bright, patches, Lights, Merry, Dancers, landscape, CME, solar, night, sky, stars, oxygen, gas, molecules, magnetic, green, yellow, colourful, colorful, colours, colors, celestial, night, morning, August, 2015, summer, moonlight, full, moon, moonlight, D700, Nikon, DSLR, digital, tripod, time, exposure, photo, photos, photography, photograph
Aurora Deeside vbn0336jhp Aurora Borealis rays photo summer Scottish green Jim Henderson Aberdeenshire taken on the 27th August, 2015, 23.17UT at Crooktree, 25 miles west of Aberdeen and the first display since February 2014. This photograph was taken with a Nikon D700 full frame DSLR using a 24mm Nikkor f2.8 lens at f4 and ISO settings of 3200 which allows for much shorter exposure circa 9 sec average times with hopefully more accurate recordings of these moving events. The light conditions were not perfect as the background light was from the full moon but dispels any myths that Aurora’s cannot be seen under such conditions. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, British, Grampian, North, Northern, East, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Deeside, Torphins, Aurora, Borealis, Arc, Rays, bright, patches, Lights, Merry, Dancers, landscape, CME, solar, night, sky, stars, oxygen, gas, molecules, magnetic, green, yellow, colourful, colorful, colours, colors, celestial, night, morning, August, 2015, summer, moonlight, full, moon, moonlight, D700, Nikon, DSLR, digital, tripod, time, exposure, photo, photos, photography, photograph

Egypt > Colossi of Memnon (1 file)

Photos of this most visited site on the west bank of the River Nile at Luxor -popular coach stopover for photo shoot.
Colossi Memnon EG206423jhp Colossi Memnon statues seated Pharoah Egypt Jim Henderson Photograph summer day at this site with the most famous remains of Amenhotep's mortuary temple on the northern side of the approach road for the Valley of the Kings, Queens and all the other main West Bank sites. It is the visitor’s first site of major impact, not far from the main ticket office but is usually visited as a photo opportunity on leaving - recent excavations of the site are finding many hidden buildings and artefacts as well as defining the whole of the remains of the temple complex. Keywords: Egypt, Egyptian, Luxor, West, Bank, Thebes, Theban, hills, fields, River, Nile, landscape, upright, history, archaeology, ancient, Egyptology, Amenhotep, Amenophis, Pharaoh, Tiye, Queen, Mother, mortuary, temple, Colossi, Memnon, seated, statues, side, panels, Union, Upper, Lower, earthquake, damaged, repairs, Severus, blue, sky, sunny, sunshine, roadside, coachstop, excavations, 2000, July, 35mm, Velvia, slides, film, scanned, scan, camera, Nikon, FM2

Egypt > Infra Red Photographs (3 files)

This is a collection of Infra Red Black & White film photographs taken of the main sites of mainly Ancient Egypt in the late 1990's and they give a very different feel to the sites with the particular ghostly effect of this specialised Kodak film. Sites covered include Abydos, Colossi of Memnon, Abydos temple, Osireion, Dendera Temple, Edfu Temple, Esna Temple, Esna Lock, Karnak Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Luxor Temple, Philae Temple, Aswan Felucca; River Nile cruise, Pyramids of Giza and The Sphinx
Egyptian Giza InfR EG020830jhp Egypt Sphinx Temple face oblique infra red Jim Henderson Photograph view taken from the walk towards the Valley Temple of this giant carved limestone lion statue with human head is somewhat of an enigma, but most likely carved out of an outcrop as an inspirational homage to the Pharaoh Khafre some 2500BC whose pyramid is directly behind it, although some attribute it to the previous Khufu who built the first and Greatest Pyramid. This huge prone lion figure with a human face faces the east to the rising sun and the modern day Cairo and is a very popular destination for the thousands that visit the Giza plateau and here viewed from the most accessible point on causeway from Khafre Pyramid to his Valley Temple. This particular photograph was taken using Kodak Infra Red film which gives this classic ghostly affect. It was taken using a Nikon FM manual camera, 28mm f2.8 Nikkor or Tokina SD 28-70mm f3.5lens with a Red filter, rated at 200ASA and processed in Aculux for 14 mins. Keywords: Egypt, Cairo, Egyptian, Giza, Sphinx, pyramid, Khufu, Cheops, Great, Khafre, Chephren, soft, erosion, limestone, Valley, Temple, causeway, landscape, upright, lion, paws, haunch, face, eyes, nose, broken, mouth, damaged, nemes, headdress, enclosure, excavation, Egyptology, archaeology, ancient, paint, colour, painted, red, forehead, ears, cement, concrete, B&W, Infra, red, film, negative, Kodak, Nikon, FM, manual, Red, filter, ghostly, ghostlike, black, white, 2002, October
Philae InfR EG98246jhp Philae Egypt first pylon gate ptolemy infra red Jim Henderson photo was established late in the history of Egypt being mainly Ptolemaic, eventually closing as a religious site around 550AD and being located on an island had remained remarkably untouched. Being relocated onto the Island of Agilkia on the River Nile near Aswan, to save it being flooded after the completion of the High Dam, it is perhaps one of the loveliest and most complete classic Egyptian temples to visit with a peaceful spirituality lacking in many of the land based sites. This particular photograph was taken during a Stars and Signs trip using Kodak Infra Red film which gives this classic ghostly affect. It was taken using a Nikon FM manual camera, 28mm Nikkor lens with a R72 filter and processed in ID11 for 11 mins. Keywords: Egypt, Aswan, River Nile, Nubia, Philae, Temple, island, pylons, pylon, first, second, mammisi, colonnade, courtyard, entrance, approach, Ptolemy, Gate, landscape, upright, history, ancient, Egyptian, antiquity, Ptolemaic, Isis, cult, archaeology, Egyptology, Agilkia Island, motorboat, water, B&W, Infra, red, film, negative, Kodak, Nikon, FM, manual, R72, filter, ghostly, ghostlike, black, white, 1998, November, Stars, Signs
Karnak InfR EG983733jhp Karnak Temple Egyptian Inner Sanctuary infra red B&W Jim Henderson photo near the most sacred part of this huge sprawling site located near Luxor City centre on the East Bank of the River Nile and Karnak is the largest religious complex on the Nile. This photograph is looking back into the main area of the temple from the central court area, now a large open space in front of unusual Festival Hall of Thutmose 111. The figure is standing looking into the inner sanctum, the Granite Sanctuary of Philip Arrhidaeus who ruled briefly after the death of Alexander the Great. The obelisk is that of Hatshepsut while the smaller one on the left is that of Thutmosis 1. The distant view goes beyond the Processional Way of the Hypostyle hall, through the western Pylon, over the River Nile to the distant west bank Theban hills. In the foreground are the truncated columns of an area which was one of the oldest areas of Karnak. This particular photograph was taken using Kodak Infra Red film which gives this classic ghostly affect. It was taken using a Nikon FM manual camera, 28mm Nikkor lens with a R72 filter and processed in ID11 for 11 mins. Keywords: Egypt, Egyptian, Luxor, Karnak, Temple, East Bank, River Nile, Thebes, Waset, Ipetisut, landscape, upright, Thutmosis, Thutmose, festival, hall, barque, sanctuary, Granite, Philip, Arrhidaeus, inner, sanctum, sixth, pylon, colours, painted, colors, history, archaeology, ancient, Egyptology, column, bases, obelisks, Hatshepsut, hypostyle, hall, Theban, hills, B&W, Infra, red, film, negative, Kodak, Nikon, FM, manual, R72, filter, ghostly, ghostlike, black, white, 1998

Egypt > Karnak Temple (1 file)

Photos in this gallery include the whole of Karnak itself, the open air museum, temples of Khonsu and Ptah and the Sound and Light Show night images.
Karnak Sacred Lake EG074984jhp Ancient Egyptian Karnak Temple Sacred Lake South obelisks palm trees water in the central area of this huge sprawling site located near Luxor City centre on the East Bank of the River Nile and Karnak is the largest religious complex on the Nile. Queen Hatshepsut erected several Obelisks, one of the two remaining largest obelisks stands between the fourth and fifth pylons looking north in the Transverse Hall but the southern obelisk had collapsed and the main section of the top with the pyramidion is lying horizontally near the Sacred Lake. This lake was originally supplied with water through underground tunnels from the River Nile and would have fluctuated when the river flooded; these days the level remains the same through out the year. Priest’s houses have been found around the area the modern light show sitting is, there was a Nilometer and also an area for introducing the sacred geese. Accessed usually through the Gate of Ramesses 1X but is often approached from the walk back from the Festival Hall of Tuthmosis and the Gate of Nectanebo on the east of the Central Enclosure. Keywords: Egypt, Egyptian, Luxor, Karnak, Temple, East Bank, River Nile, Thebes, Waset, Ipetisut, Sacred, Lake, landscape, Amun, Hatshepsut, obelisk, Tuthmose, Tuthmosis, obelisks, hypostyle, hall, palm, trees, water, reflections, red, granite, fallen, obelisk, pyramidion, top, section, lying, horizontal, blocks, pylons, columns, Rights Managed, Ownership and Copyright to Jim Henderson, Photo Credit as Jim Henderson

Egypt > Kom Ombo Temple (1 file)

Pictures in this gallery are of Kom Ombo Temple located by The River Nile North Of Aswan
Kom Ombo EG20435jhp Kom Ombo Temple Nile Egypt rare high view Jim Henderson Photo of this beautiful ruined temple just north of Aswan and a regular visit on all Nile Cruises, was principally built by Ptolemy V of Silsilah sandstone. Dedicated to two Gods – Sobek, the crocodile and Horus, the falcon and although it has been damaged over the years, mainly through slipping into the River Nile and some structural damage owing to earthquakes, there are still some wonderful colourful reliefs of the most detailed and delicate style. This trip was special for me in that I got special permission to climb up the back of the temple on the hill behind and match a view I had on a Victorian albumen print; the local Police Chief had to be involved and thanks to a good Kuoni Guide he agreed for me to be accompanied by a policemen as security was still a big thing after the 1997 attacks at Luxor. Unfortunately in the excitement I had forgot to adjust my ASA rating for Velvia and took the photos based on 400ASA-the film maws later pushed to 200asa so there is some increase in grain structure, not a feature of Velvia generally. On this visit some cleaning and restoration was being done to the many painted bas reliefs on the columns-hence the scaffolding and the sun umbrella but the bonus was the reliefs looked particularly vibrant. The time of day also meant some of the museum blocks with deep cut carvings were ideal to photograph as the shadows gave greater emphasis to the excellent cut marks of some iconic hieroglyphic symbols. Keywords: Egypt, East Bank, River Nile, Kom Ombo, Temple, summer, morning, hypostyle hall, pylon, columns, bas, reliefs, restoration, cleaning, conservation, coloured, colored, colours, colors, Silsilah, sandstone, landscape, upright, history, archaeology, ancient, Egyptian, Egyptology, crocodiles, Ptolemaic, Ptolemy, Horus, Haroeris, Harwer, Sobek, Hathor, carvings, detailed, delicate, beautiful, fine, Velvia, slide, film, scans, scan, scanned, 35mm, Nikon, FM, manual, July, 2000

Egypt > Medinet Habu (1 file)

Pictures from the great Mortuary temple of Ramasses 111 called the Medinet Habu on the West Bank of the River Nile at Luxor
Medinet Habu EG013512jhp Medinet Habu resthouse view later pylon gates Jim Henderson square format slide Velvia located on the West Bank of the River Nile at Luxor and a complex of temples is now dominated by the mortuary temple of Ramasses 111. Apart from being in excellent condition generally, it offers much to see including some beautiful and detailed reliefs, the best coloured are in the second court and especially its scale. Not usually included in most standard tour packages, this temple is worth the effort to be visited privately. Keywords: Egypt, Luxor, Medinet Habu, temple, Ramses 111, mortuary, Thebes, West Bank, landscape, history, archaeology, ancient, Egyptian, Egyptology, Ramasses, Ramesses, pylon, panorama, pharaoh, smiting, enemies, hieroglyphs, south, wall, carvings, reliefs, court, courts, first, second, Osiride, statues, engaged, seated, hypostyle, hall, vestibule, flagpole, front, gate, gateway, ceiling, coloured, colours, colourful, colour, painted, ceiling, carved, columns, cartouche, wings, scarab, 2001, October, 120, Fuji, RVP, Velvia, 6x6, square, slide, medium, format, transparency, film, scanned, scan, Yashica, Mat 124G

Scotland > Aberdeen City (1 file)

This gallery includes all photographs connected with Aberdeen city from buildings, churches, streets, public parks, gardens, the University, Harbour and the beach. Places covered included Union Terrace Gardens, Cowdray Hall, Rosemount, HM Theatre, William Wallace Statue, Union Street, Castlegate, Citadel, Town House, Provost Skene House, Marsicahl College, Woolmanhill, Denburn Carpark, Johnston Gardens, Victoria Park, Duthie Park, Hazlehead Park, Piper Alpha Memorial, Seaton Park, Kings College, Elphinstone, Old Aberdeen, Fittie, Bridge of Don, AECC, Garthdee, Torry, Nigg, Pocra Quay
River Dee Aberdeen jkl8492jhp Aberdeen City Scotland River Dee Bridge Tollohill Jim Henderson winter photo March to the west of the city overlooking the River Dee with the ancient Old Bridge of Dee in the foreground and the river bending westwards under Tollhill in the direction of Royal Deeside. Keywords: Aberdeen, City, Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, North, sea, East, Tollohill, Wood, view, Banchory, Devenick, skyline, upstream, landscape, sea, coast, granite, silver, River, Dee, Riverside, road, summer, autumn, 'Bridge of Dee', bridge, arches, historic, parks, trees, colorful, colourful, colours, colors

Scotland > Aberdeenshire (3 files)

This gallery includes rural, scenic and landscape subjects of the Shire, including Kincardineshire, Mearns, Garioch, Buchan Strathbogie and Mar.
Bennachie Birselawsie vbn0633jhp Bennachie hill Birselasie farm autumn Aberdeenshire Scottish Jim Henderson photo roadside telephoto view from just after the Learney Crossroads looking northwards to Bennachie across West Bandodle and Birselasie farms in the direction of Millbank where this road joins the main A944 Alford road from Aberdeen. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Mar, Learney, crossroads, Birselawsie, Gates, Birselasie, West, Bandodle, Tamnagorn, Bennachie, hill, landscape, autumn, clouds, blue, sky, green, grass, hills, farming, field, cattle, fields, dyke, road, trees, larch, forest, September, 2015, DSLR, digital, D700, Nikon
Garlogie Clouds vbn0389jhp Aberdeenshire Garlogie summer clouds Scottish Jim Henderson forest white blue sky photo taken from the roadside on the Westhill to Banchory road heading west after the Garlogie turnoff and illustrating a very typical Aberdeenshire rural scene including ubiquitous electricity pylons, now gradually replaced by wind turbines. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Westhill, Garlogie, Torphins, Tarland, road, roadside, landscape, summer, August, 2015, clouds, white, grey, dramatic, blue, sunny, countryside, rural, nature, sunshine, forest, pylon, electricity
Monymusk Harvest zxc4693jhp Bennachie outline autumn bales Aberdeenshire Scotland photograph Donside Jim Henderson in the North East with a view the near the road looking northwards to Bennachie on the Chapel Garioch road which goes through to Monymusk via Blairdaff. Bales from harvest in a field adjacent to the road near where one takes the right hand turn at the crossroads and crosses the road bridge over the River Don before heading either over the eastern limb of Bennachie or bearing right for Kemnay Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Inverurie, Monymusk, Pitfichie, castle, Burnhervie, Blairdaff, Mar, Garioch, Bennachie, hill, landscape, autumn, harvest, bales, stubble, farming, field, yellow, trees, ash, forest, roadside, grass, clouds, blue, sky, sunny, sunshine

Scotland > Aberdeenshire Coast (5 files)

Pictures in this library relate to the sea and the coasts around Aberdeenshire from St Cyrus to the Moray Firth along to Cullen and include fishing villages of Gourdon, Johnshaven, the town of Stonehaven, beach at Balmedie, Cruden Bay, Forvie, Bodham Point near Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Rosehearty, Pennan, Macduff, Banff, Whitehills, Portsoy, Sandend, Portknockie, Bow Fiddle Rock.
Sandend Beach vbn1241jhp Sandend Aberdeenshire Scottish autumn sand beach bay Jim Henderson photo located by the Moray Firth lying between Banff and Cullen, next to Portsoy and is a popular family destination especially on summer weekends with its expanse of flat sandy beach. It has a small caravan park by the bay protected by a stretch of grassy dunes. With its traditional 19th century period fishing houses and still offering fresh fish for sale is an important part of the Coastal Trail and the history of the early fishing industry in the North East of Scotland. Nearby there is Findlater Castle, a dangerous ruin perched on a headland below steep cliffs. Keywords: Scotland, Grampian, Scottish, North, sea, East, Aberdeenshire, Banff, Buchan, Sandend, harbour, fishing, rocks, waves, surfing, Cullen, Portsoy, Moray, Firth, sand, sandy, Bay, beach, sea, dunes, grass, foreshore, landscape, autumn, October, 2015, coast, houses, small, tide, wall, protection, concrete, blocks, WW2, legacy
Portsoy Harbour xcv6668jhp Portsoy harbour creel wall Aberdeenshire Scottish coast Jim Henderson photo located by the Moray Firth and famous for local serpentine stone or marble and its annual small boat festival illustrated in this photo, the village lies between Banff and Cullen and is a popular stopover especially on summer weekends. It has a small caravan park in the next easterly bay to the harbour and with traditional 17th century period is an important part of the Coastal Trail and the history of the early fishing industry in the North east of Scotland. Keywords: Scotland, Grampian, Scottish, North, sea, East, Aberdeenshire, Banff, Buchan, Portsoy, Moray, Firth, rocks, sea, waves, foreshore, harbour, landscape, spring, town, coast, boats, houses, small, tide, boats, fishing, lobster, pots, lifebuoy, wall
Fraserburgh up714501jhp Fraserburgh approach Park Victorian Fountain Scotland Aberdeenshire photograph Jim Henderson at the entrance to this town in North East Scotland one of Aberdeenshire two largest operational fishing ports north of Aberdeen on the North Sea coast. Keywords: Scotland, Grampian, Scottish, North, sea, East, Aberdeenshire, Fraserburgh, Buchan, floral, display, Victorian, fountain, elaborate, detailed, flower, flowers, peonies, borders, colours, colors, colorful, colorful, landscape, upright, silver, peacock, wrought, iron, latticework, painted, autumn, town, coast, 2007, DSLR, digital, Fuji, S5
Balmedie Beach up704391jhp Balmedie Sand Dunes trye tracks tread pattern Jim henderson Photo beach Coast North Sea north of Aberdeen on East coast of Scotland and very similar to the Menie Estate location for the controversial Trump Golf Course and Hotel Complex which is a few miles further northwards. Keywords: Scotland, Grampian, Scottish, North, sea, East, Aberdeenshire, Balmedie, autumn, sands, grass, sea, waves, landscape, upright, beach, dunes, cirrus, clouds, ship, horizon, 2007, digital, Fuji, RAF, DSLR, polarised, light, strong, rich, saturation, saturated, pillbox, WW4, tipped, over, erosion, footprints, tyre, tracks
Gourdon Harbour zxc5217jhp Gourdon Harbour autumn Jim Henderson photograph boats sunshine fishing creels colours in this small sheltered port on the Mearns which still is an active fishing port, has excellent fish restaurant and is well known in the Mearns and Deeside for its weekly van with freshly caught fish for sale. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, North, Sea, East, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, Gourdon, Mearns, autum, sunshine, blue, sky, sunny, afternoon, landscape, village, houses, harbour, boats, fishing, yachts, anchored, wall, water, reflections, creels, nets

Scotland > Clouds, Sunsets, Dawns and Weather (12 files)

The gallery has images of weather related subjects from clouds to dawns and sunrises, NLC or noctilucent clouds nights, moon to sun rings, rainbows, double rainbows, meteors, shooting stars, Perseids. The range of clouds includes cirrus, storm clouds, white puffy fair weather clouds, monster cloud formations, haar, sun beams, lenticular, mama, a wide range of different meteorological structures and types.
Rainbow & Cloud bnm5565jhp Cloud anvil Scotland Deeside September evening Jim Henderson Photo stone and although not perhaps calendar material are none the less great photography subjects. The shapes, size and often awesome sense of power of clouds and often couple with rain storms and rainbows make them a subject I enjoy photographing and are a truer reflection perhaps of the great mix of weather and light we have in the North East of Scotland. One big headache is the rain that creates them so lenses have to be kept dry or covered as much as possible and it also appears in the images are short lines as it falls catching the sunlight although in these photos not a problem. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Glassel, landscape, upright, rainbow, double, colours, colors, clouds, bands, prism, unusual, shapes, weather, meteorological, phenomena, cumulus, countryside, nature, field, grass, autumn, evening, sun, sunshine, sunny, rain, raining, showers, storms, white, brown, grey, curved, bend, shapes, height, dramatic, moody, Nikon, 2016, September, digital, camera, D700
Double Rainbow xcv9647jhp Clouds rainbow colours double bands arc Scotland weather Jim Henderson photo and although not perhaps calendar material are none the less great photography subjects. The shapes, size and often awesome sense of power of clouds and often couple with rain storms and rainbows make them a subject I enjoy photographing and are a truer reflection perhaps of the great mix of weather and light we have in the North East of Scotland. One big headache is the rain that creates them so lenses have to be kept dry or covered as much as possible and it also appears in the images are short lines as it falls catching the sunlight. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Glassel, Torphins, landscape, upright, rainbow, double, colours, colors, clouds, bands, prism, unusual, shapes, weather, meteorological, phenomena, cumulus, countryside, nature, field, grass, sun, sunshine, sunny, rain, raining, showers, storms, white, brown, grey, curved, bend, shapes, height, dramatic, moody, Nikon, 2015, July, digital, camera, D700
August Cirrus xcv9846jhp Jim Henderson Photograph Scotland Cirrus clouds shapes patterns sunshine blue sky Deeside Aberdeenshire taken near Torphins in North East Scotland showing the scale, shapes and beauty of these ever changing weather phenomena. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Torphins, landscape, upright, clouds, shapes, patterns, whirls, weather, phenomena, cirrus, filaments, hooks, countryside, nature, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, blue, white, beautiful, scale, size, height, summer, August, 2015
Deeside Sunset vbn1034jhp Deeside sunset autumn 2015 Aberdeenshire Scotland Jim Henderson photograph colours is some 25 miles west of Aberdeen in North East Scotland. The most dramatic and vibrant period only lasts a few minutes so it is very much being in the right place at the best time but it helps having a forest or nice river scene on the doorstep but with a major mountain range to the west of Deeside, often the sun setting behind them or a large bank of rain cloud kills off the best of any last minute colour. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Stranduff, Torphins, sunset, evening, setting, sun, landscape, fiery, red, grey, clouds, ribbons, flecked, shapes, patterns, dramatic, surreal, beautiful, artistic, impressionist, colours, colors, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, golden, bronze, orange, pink, yellow, brown, weather, meteorological, trees, silhouette, hilline, autumn, Septermber, 2015
Lenticular Cloud up633205jhp Scotland summer clouds shapes saucers lenticular Deeside Jim Henderson photograph taken near Lumphanan Church on the Crossroads road west of Aberdeen in North East Scotland. Seeing these shapes sculptured by the upper atmospheric winds it is very much being in the right place at the best time but it helps having a forest or nice river scene on the doorstep but with a major mountain range to the west of Deeside. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Lumphanan, Perk, Hill, landscape, wind, shaped, sculptured, saucers, oval, shapes, lenticular, patterns, dramatic, surreal, beautiful, artistic, impressionist, colours, colors, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, white, blue, sky, jet, stream, weather, meteorological, trees, hilline, August, 2007, digital, DSLR, Fuji, S5Pro, photo, photograph
Deeside Sunset up747413jhp Deeside Scotland October sunset clouds Jim Henderson Photo Aberdeenshire autumn sky above Kincardine O’Neil some 25 miles west of Aberdeen in North East Scotland. The most dramatic and vibrant period only lasts a few minutes so it is very much being in the right place at the best time but it helps having a forest or nice river scene on the doorstep but with a major mountain range to the west of Deeside, often the sun setting behind them or a large bank of rain cloud kills off the best of any last minute colour. The biggest problem with summer sunsets are they can take longer from the start of colourful clouds through to the more subtle final reds and in that time you are an open meal ticket for the notorious Scottish midges. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Torphins, Ord, Fundlie, autumn, sunset, evening, setting, sun, rays, beams, landscape, upright, fiery, red, clouds, ribbons, flecked, shapes, patterns, dramatic, surreal, beautiful, artistic, pastel, delicate, waves, bands, impressionist, colours, colors, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, golden, bronze, orange, yellow, brown, weather, meteorological, trees, silhouette, 2007, October, Fuji, S5Pro, DSLR, digital, photo, photograph
Craigton Sunset up633210jhp Deeside Scottish summer sunset cloud wavy Jim Henderson Photograph evening viewed above the River Dee at Kincardine O’Neil from the top of Craigton Hill looking towards Morven and the Pass of Ballater westwards to Upper Deeside. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, River, Dee, Morven, west, Pass, Ballater, north, hills, hill, Craigton, top, summer, August, 2007, Kincardine, O'Neil, sunset, evening, setting, sun, landscape, red, clouds, dramatic, trees, silhouette, spectacular, beautiful, artistic, shapes, patterns, colours, colors, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, brown, orange, yellow, brown, weather, meteorological, Fuji, S5Pro, DSLR, digital, camera, photo, photograph
Glassel Dawn xcv6645jhp Scottish Aberdeenshire winter dawn red Jim Henderson Photograph hilline clouds looking from Ord Fundlie to Beltie, Hill Fare, Craigmyle and Glassel near Torphins in Aberdeenshire, North East Scotland about 25 miles west of Aberdeen. Often the shapes and range and vibrancy of the colours defies descriptions and can only be seen to be believed; my experience is that this phase only lasts for at most 20 minutes so it is often being in the right place at the right time and best photographed using a tripod as the light levels mean longer exposures especially at best quality ISO settings. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Ord, Fundlie, Hill, Fare, Craigmyle, Glassel, Torphins, sunrise, dawn, sun, winter, landscape, upright, 2015, February, clouds, dramatic, countryside, rural, nature, surreal, spectacular, beautiful, artistic, impressionist, airbrushed, colours, colors, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, sunshine, golden, bronze, pink, orange, yellow, red, fiery, pastel, weather, meteorological
Deeside Sunset xcv7433jhp Deeside sunset hilline Aberdeenshire Scottish spring Jim Henderson photograph 2015 is some 25 miles west of Aberdeen in North East Scotland. The most dramatic and vibrant period only lasts a few minutes so it is very much being in the right place at the best time but it helps having a forest or nice river scene on the doorstep but with a major mountain range to the west of Deeside, often the sun setting behind them or a large bank of rain cloud kills off the best of any last minute colour. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Royal Deeside, Stranduff, Torphins, sunset, evening, setting, sun, landscape, fiery, red, clouds, ribbons, flecked, shapes, patterns, dramatic, surreal, beautiful, artistic, impressionist, colours, colors, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, golden, bronze, orange, yellow, brown, weather, meteorological, trees, silhouette, hilline
Partial Solar Eclipse xcv7093jhp Partial Solar Eclipse totality Deeside Jim Henderson photograph March spring 2015 on the 20th March, 2015 over Aberdeenshire in North East Scotland near Kincardine O’Neil on Royal Deeside. Some minor cloud problem but luckily not at the crucial moment and far better than forecast. This is one of the first photos taken and shows the eclipse underway with the moon reaching 95% totality and was taken at 09.40hrs. The maximum effect was around 95% and was promoted as the first of this century, with the next partial eclipse being in 2026 and a total one in 2090. The peak of the display was around 9.45am and it did get noticeably darker and although there was still bird activity I did hear an owl start calling in the forest. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Deeside, Torphins, Kincardine, O’Neil, landscape, eclipse, partial, sun, moon, sky, bright, blue, sunshine, predicted, clouds, spring, 2015, eerie, DSLR, Nikon, D700, digital, telephoto
NLC Over Torphins zxc3315jhp Noctilucent clouds covered filaments network NLC Deeside Scotland Jim Henderson night sky photo blue network rare event usually occurring between latitudes 55 and 65 degrees resembling thin cirrus but most often a bluish silvery colour although orange or reddish colours and are a beautiful and eerie sight, the spidery network rather like the mind filaments from Dumbeldore's Pensive in Harry Potter usually of sapphire blue, gossamer white or occasionally red colours from ice crystals catching the last twilight is seen around the time the brightest stars appear and their strength grows around maximum darkness, usually after midnight BST. They happen only a few times a year and need a clear cloudless night best to see them although in this photo the normal clouds are also present. This is taken looking magnetic 45 degrees from Crooktree over Torphins and 25 miles west of Aberdeen in North East Scotland, the early show of the morning of 12th July, 2014. Taken at 23.35 UT [after midnight in BST] using a D700 Nikon DSLR with Tokina SD 28-70mm lens at f5.6, 6 second exposure at ISO500 obscured initially by lots of clouds but started to clear away. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Royal Deeside, Deeside, Torphins, Noctilucent, clouds, landscape, NLC, north, high, atmosphere, ice, crystals, cirrus, reflections, twilight, summer, sun, sapphire, blue, cobwebs, filaments, patterns, eerie, rare, night
NLC Crooktree zxc2908jhp Noctilucent clouds shape panorama Torphins Deeside NLC Scotland Jim Henderson photograph night sky photo blue network rare event usually occurring between latitudes 55 and 65 degrees resembling thin cirrus but most often a bluish silvery colour although orange or reddish colours and are a beautiful and eerie sight, the spidery network rather like the mind filaments from Dumbeldore's Pensive in Harry Potter usually of sapphire blue, gossamer white or occasionally red colours from ice crystals catching the last twilight is seen around the time the brightest stars appear and their strength grows around maximum darkness, usually after midnight BST. They happen only a few times a year and need a clear cloudless night best to see them although in this photo the normal clouds are also present. This is taken looking magnetic 45 degrees from Crooktree over Torphins and 25 miles west of Aberdeen in North East Scotland, the early show of the morning of 8th July, 2014. Taken at 00.09 UT [after 1am in BST] using a D700 Nikon DSLR with Tokina SD 28-70mm lens at f5.6, 6 second exposure at ISO500. Many examples of NLC from around the world can be seen in the gallery at www.Spaceweather.com. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Royal Deeside, Deeside, Torphins, Noctilucent, clouds, landscape, NLC, north, high, atmosphere, ice, crystals, cirrus, reflections, twilight, summer, sun, sapphire, blue, cobwebs, filaments, patterns, eerie, rare, night

Scotland > Deeside Towns and Villages (3 files)

Photos of the main towns and villages along the River Dee from Banchory westwards to Braemar with villages bordering the north and south sides of the river such as Torphins and Tarland to Strachan on the south.
River Dee Banchory xvv1206jhp River Dee Banchory Scottish Deeside Jim Henderson Photograph on north bank of this town in Aberdeenshire some 18 miles west of Aberdeen in North East Scotland. The town has always been a main visitor centre either for day trippers from Aberdeen or the usual flow of coaches and other visitors heading from Aberdeen westwards to Braemar and from there south to Perth or north to Inverness. It is also offers a very scenic route southwards over the Cairn O’Mount to Mearns. The river is a famous salmon fishing water which flows from the Cairngorms eastwards into the North Sea at Aberdeen. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, Banchory, River, Dee, Royal, Deeside, landscape, summer, north, bank, upstream, riverbank, trees, Horse, Chestnut, flowering, beech, golf, course, west, east, caravan, park, bridge, fishing, grass, water, blue, sky, clouds, white, DSLR, Nikon, D700, photograph, photo
Morrone Woods xvv1055jhp Morrone silver birch trees twisted Deeside Scotland Jim Henderson Photograph overlooks the River Dee and village is a popular base for hill walking in Cairngorms as well as skiing at nearby Glenshee on the road to Perth. Some signed walks start from the carpark at the top of Chapel Brae, which starts by the entrance to the Royal Highland Gathering Park and the main track leads to the Morrone marker with lovely views over the River Dee towards the west up past Mar Lodge to the Linn of Dee and northwards to the Cairngorms. The lower slops of Morrone are famous for the extensive covering of silver birch trees. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Braemar, highview, Morrone, hillside, tree, covered, forest, hills, track, marker, walks, Cairngorms, hills, landscape, westwards, summer, June, 2010, trees, silver, birch, roe, deer, grazing, DSLR, D700, Digital
Banchory Flowers zxc3524jhp Banchory summer photograph Jim Henderson park colours sunny Scottish Deeside town War Memorial Gordon Highlanders flora displays flowers in this Aberdeenshire town some 18 miles west of Aberdeen in North East Scotland on the River Dee. The town has always been a main visitor centre either for day trippers from Aberdeen or the usual flow of coaches and other visitors heading from Aberdeen westwards along Royal Deeside to Braemar and from there south to Perth or north to Inverness. It is also offers a very scenic route southwards over the Cairn O’Mount to Mearns. The river is a famous salmon fishing water which flows from the Cairngorms eastwards into the North Sea at Aberdeen. This colourful summer display and memorial Park is passed on the left hand side after leaving the town centre, it is adjacent to the start of the Golf Course and to the south is the distinct hilline of Scolty Hill with its Memorial Tower. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, Banchory, Town, River, Dee, Royal, Deeside, North, Road, Golf, Course, landscape, summer, War, Memorial, Gordon, Highlanders, park, Scolty, Hill, tower, copper, beech, limes, lime, trees, displays, roadside, beds, flowers, flora, grass, colours, colors, colourful, colorful, red, yellow, blue, white, July, Nikon, digital, photograph, photo, D700, DSLR, 2014

Scotland > Forestry & Farming (3 files)

This gallery will have photography relating to the working areas of Aberdeenshire covering farming and forestry. Includes areas of forestry where there is public access for walks such as The Deeside Way and also photographs of forest harvesting, tree cutting, and stacked logs ready for transport to the local sawmills.
Bennachie Birselawsie vbn0633jhp Bennachie hill Birselasie farm autumn Aberdeenshire Scottish Jim Henderson photo roadside telephoto view from just after the Learney Crossroads looking northwards to Bennachie across West Bandodle and Birselasie farms in the direction of Millbank where this road joins the main A944 Alford road from Aberdeen. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Mar, Learney, crossroads, Birselawsie, Gates, Birselasie, West, Bandodle, Tamnagorn, Bennachie, hill, landscape, autumn, clouds, blue, sky, green, grass, hills, farming, field, cattle, fields, dyke, road, trees, larch, forest, September, 2015, DSLR, digital, D700, Nikon
Mearns Farmland zxc3024jhp Mearns Tullo Aberdeenshire wind turbine farm Scotland summer Jim Henderson photo looking southwards and taken on one of the many back roads which crisscross the hills between the Mearns plain and the coast. At the northern end of Howe of Mearns which is a central part low lying flat fertile farmland in the centre of an area stretching from the south of Stonehaven to the Tay Estuary. This view is a junction on a road running west from Inverbervie which then turns south towards Garvock Hill above Laurencekirk. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, Howe, Mearns, Tullo, wind, turbines, landscape, summer, Inverbervie, hill, road, agriculture, farming, fields, crops, wind, turbines, rural, grass, rich, fertile, rolling, wooded, clouds, cumulus, blue, sky, white, Nikon, D700, digital, DSLR, July, 2014
Donside Barley zxc3193jhp Donside panorama summer barley golden Aberdeenshire Scotland Jim Henderson photo in the North East with a view from road looking northwards to Bennachie from the Backhill junction on the Dunecht to Craigearn road before you reach the Castle Fraser entrance. This view looks over the River Don near Kemnay in Aberdeenshire North east Scotland. The distinct shape of the hilltop is the Mither Tap on which are the remains of a vitrified stone Pictish fort and for large part of North east is a useful location marker as to the position of Inverurie, the largest rural town on the banks of the river. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Donside, Backhill, Bennachie, hill, top, summit, Mither, Tap, vitrified, Pictish, fort, Craigearn, Castle, Fraser, Monymusk, Kemnay, hill, landscape, farming, fields, crops, green, golden, barley, ripe, ripening, fence, road, trees, track, entrance, bare, patch, earth, clouds, summer, blue, sky, sunny, sunshine

Scotland > Historic Properties (16 files)

This gallery has photographs of Scottish Castles and Fortresses, Stately Homes and Gardens, old churches or kirks and includes most of the following:
Auchindoir Church; Auchindoun Castle; Balmoral Castle; Balvenie Castle; Bass of Inverurie; Bellabeg Motte; Braemar Castle; Brodie Castle; Castle Fraser; Corgarff Castle; Corrichie Monument; Corse O’Neil Castle; Craigellachie Bridge; Crathes Castle; Crathie Kirk; Dalgetie Castle; Deer Abbey; Drum Castle; Duff House; Duffus Castle; Dunnideer; Dunnottar Castle; Elgin Cathedral; Esslemont Castle; Fasque House; Fetternear House; Findlater; Fordyce; Fyvie Castle; Gairnshiel Bridge; Glenbuchat Castle; Haddo House; Hallforest Castle; Huntly Castle; Inchdrewer Castle; Invercauld Bridge O’Dee; Kildrummy Castle; Kincardine O’Neil Kirk; Kindrochit Castle; Kinloss Abbey; Kinneff Church; Knock Castle; Leith Hall; Mar Lodge; Marnoch Kirkyard; Mid Mar Kirk; Monymusk Kirk; Peel of Lumphanan; Pitmedden Gardens; Pluscarden Priory or Abbey; Ruthven Barracks; Slains Castle; Tolquhon Castle; Tullich Kirk; Fort George;
Drum Castle bnm3513jhp Drum Castle Royal Deeside red azaleas June front Jim Henderson photo Aberdeenshire Scotland medieval tower Jacobean mansion was formerly a royal residence with the Great Tower dating from the reign of King William the Lion, late 13th century. Granted to the Irvine family by Robert the Bruce has been under their care from 1323 to 1976, including Forest of Drum, a royal hunting park and the Old Wood with ancient oaks, geans and Caledonian Pines. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Hermiston Quay, 5 Cutlins Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4DF. This is a National Trust for Scotland property situated about 10 miles west of Aberdeen on the North Deeside Road and is open to the public all the year round. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Royal Deeside, North, East, Drumoak, Peterculter, Drum, Castle, NTS, National, Trust, history, medieval, tower, high, Laigh, hall, Jacobean, mansion, Victorian, lairds, Irvine, family heritage, preserved, woods, lawn, gardens, azaleas, red, yellow, flowers, plants, shrubs, ferns, bluebells, pink, pond, rhododendrons, photo, board, sculpture, park, bench, summer, landscape, upright, June, 2016, digital, DSLR, camera, Nikon, D700
Craigievar Castle Spring bnm2453jhp Craigievar Castle through gate converging verticals Jim Henderson Photograph spring of this property situated about 6 miles south of Alford A980 and is open to the public from March to end of August although it was closed during 2008/9 for major renovation on the exterior it opened again as of 2010 with its complete colour change with the new pinkish harling. Grounds are normally open all year round. Example of the best in Scottish Baronial architecture, dating from 1626, and is unspoiled since being relinquished to the NTS by the Forbes-Sempill family. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist/editorial use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Hermiston Quay, 5 Cutlins Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4DF Tel:0844 493 2100 Em:information@nts.org.uk Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Mar, Craigievar, Castle, fort, upright, landscape, NTS, National Trust, historic, tower, turrets, flag, flying, trees, path, front, door, entrance, view, April, spring, daffodils, flowers, blossom, yellow, petals, green, grass, daisies, monkey, puzzle, tree, branches, prickly, spikes, blue, sky, cirrus, clouds, bright, sunshine, sunny, clear, light, granite, toadstools, 2016, Nikon, camera, D700, DSLR, digital
Crathes Castle Spring bnm2422jhp Crathes Castle Scotland spring daffodils Jim Henderson Photograph f16 Nikon D700 photo of this historic property and the building dates from the 16th century although the land belonged to the Burnett’s of Leys as a gift from Robert the Bruce in 1323. In the great hall is the Horn of Leys, supposedly a symbol of this grant. The tower house is one of the finest examples of the period and some of the original wall paintings still survive. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Hermiston Quay, 5Cutlins Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4DF. This is a National Trust for Scotland property situated about 15 miles west of Aberdeen and is open to the public all the year round. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, North, East, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, Royal, Deeside, River, Dee, Crathes, Castle, NTS, June, Border, gardens, herbaceous, daffodils, yellow, front, avenue, young, trees, lime, chestnut, landscape, upright, National, Trust, Banchory, historic, history, heritage, preserved, countryside, rural, nature, rhododendrons, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, peaceful, yew, hedges, topiary, trees, woods, entrance, lake, loch, woodlands, walks, public, visitors, tourist, attraction, exhibition, restaurant, 2016, spring, April, Nikon, camera, D700, DSLR, digital
Crathes June Border to2040074jhp Crathes Castle Gardens June Borders summer sunshine Jim Henderson Photograph Doocot view Deeside Aberdeenshire Scotland summer view of the relayed borders in 2004 and probably the best display of flowers I have seen in the June border over the years. The June Border is the summer jewel of this historic property which dates from the 16th century although the land belonged to the Burnett’s of Leys as a gift from Robert the Bruce in 1323. In the great hall is the Horn of Leys, supposedly a symbol of this grant. The tower house is one of the finest examples of the period and some of the original wall paintings still survive. At the bottom of the walled garden overlooking the path between the June Borders is a Doocot an attractive feature and useful high point for looking up the June Border with the Castle as its impressive backdrop. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Hermiston Quay, 5Cutlins Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4DF. This is a National Trust for Scotland property situated about 15 miles west of Aberdeen and is open to the public all the year round. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, North, East, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, Royal, Deeside, Crathes, Castle, Banchory, fort, NTS, National, Trust, landscape, Burnett, June, Border, Doocot, garden, gardens, herbaceous, border, borders, summer, flowers, flora, display, lupins, irises, poppies, pyrethrum, lilium, aster, poppy, phlox, red, yellow, pink, mauve, purple, white, orange, croquet, lawn, Camel, historic, history, heritage, colours, colors, masses, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, peaceful, yew, hedges, topiary, 2004, Fuji, S2Pro, digital, DSLR
Findlater Castle vbn1271jhp Findlater Castle Ruin stonework walls standing Jim Henderson Photograph closeup is a ruined castle whose current ruins were probably erected before 1411 by Sir John Sinclair of Findlater before his death at the Battle of Harlaw near Inverurie. Built in the style of his castle Roslyn, it was taken over by Ogilvie of Deskford during the reign of James 11 and its fortifications strengthened. Subsequently handed to Sir John Gordon but was abandoned in 1600 and fell in ruin by 1638 never to be repaired again. It is located on a steep buff below rugged and almost inaccessible cliffs just north west of Sandend near Portsoy on the northern coast of Aberdeenshire facing the Moray Firth. There was an original fortress on the site dating back to before 1246 when records indicate that it was to be fortified during the reign of King Alexander 111 to fend off attacks by the Vikings although it was subsequently captured by them. The Ogilvie’s had lost interest in Findlater Castle after they decided to build Cullen House a somewhat different elegant mansion close to Cullen. Once there was a wooden bridge giving access to the castle after a steep descent down the cliffs. Little now remains of the building and it is now in a dangerous state of repair and although accessible should be taken with great care. Remains of some walls which include two floors with vaulted rooms possibly the kitchen and a dungeon can be easily seen from the clifftop as in this photograph. There is a signed carpark as you leave Portsoy and pass Sandend. From the carpark at the rear of farm buildings you pass a doocot on the left but continue on straight down towards the cliffs along a grass cut path and you will see the castle below you where there are seats and an information board. The name it is suggested might derive from the Norse Fyn is white and leitr for cliff, giving Fynleitr or Fynletyr whereas another suggestion is from the Gaelic with fionn for white and leitir for cliff both relating to the nature of the cliffs around this area exhibiting high deposits of quartz. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Moray, Firth, Portsoy, Sandend, Banff, Cullen, Findlater, Castle, ruined, north, east, sea, landscape, blue, sky, waves, crashing, dramatic, clouds, spectacular, eerie, spooky, coast, coastal, steep, narrow, paths, grassy, inaccessible, dangerous, cliffs, rocks, lichen, grass, headland, vaults, windows, walls, stonework, weathered, erosion, 2015, October, autumn, Nikon, D700, digital, DSLR, sun, sunny, sunshine, colours, colors, colourful, colorful, blue, sky
Inchdrewer Castle vbn0495jhp Inchdrewer Castle tower house ruin Scotland Banffshire Jim Henderson Photo built in the mid-1500’s around 1542 as a traditional L-shaped tower house was destroyed by fire in 1713 on the death of George Ogilvy 3rd Lord of Banff, but rebuilt and a new round tower was added. Tenanted in the early 19th Century but derelict from 1836 and although partially restored to make weather tight has not been occupied since. A Listed in 1972. Ownership was initially by Currour’s, sold to Ogilvies of Dunlugas in 1557, later in 1803 Abercromby of Birkenbog inherited it, later sold to Count Mirrees and on his death sold to Olga Roh in 2013, former Russian model who has plans to renovate it as family home. Has been involved in Historic conflicts namely Royalists v Covenanters in 1640 and Jacobite Rebellion in 1746. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Banff, Banffshire, Aberdeenshire, Whitehills, Tipperty, Inchdrewer, Castle, 16th Century, A Listed, fort, fortress, Inch, Druar, Inchdruar, Inchdruer, Inchdrewir, Inchdrewr, landscape, roadside, farmland, farm, cereal, crop, harvest, ripe, golden, inland, coast, sea, horizon, telephoto, summer, traditional, tower-house, ashlar, L-plan, battlements, turrets, corbelled, mid 1500s, burnt, restored, abandoned, 1713, Historic, history, August, digital, camera, Nikon, D700, photo, photos, photograph, clouds, blue, sky
Slains Castle up704416jhp Slains Aberdeenshire Coast Cliffs Cirrus Clouds Jim Henderson Photograph seascape is by a ruined mansion rather than true castle erected in 1597 by the Earl of Erroll now lies as a ruin on the cliffs just north of Cruden Bay although recent planning permission has been passed for it to be developed as apartments. It is famous as a possible inspirational location for the Dracula story written by Bram Stoker during one of his holidays to Cruden Bay. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Buchan, Cruden, Bay, Peterhead, Slains Castle, ruined, mansion, house, 1597, Erroll, Stoker, Dracula, north, east, sea, landscape, upright, cirrus, clouds, mansion, ruined, spectacular, dramatic, eerie, spooky, coast, coastal, cliffs, rocks, lichen, grass, headland, arch, window, stonework, tower, turret, weathered, erosion, 2007, Fuji, S5, digital, DSLR, sun, sunny, sunshine, colours, colors, colourful, colorful, blue, sky
Rattray Chapel up714499jhp Rattray Chapel Ruin inside cross Aberdeenshire Scotland Jim Henderson Photograph St Mary's coast North Sea coast St Fergus is a ruin associated with a former Royal Burgh, a thriving fishing port which later lost its access to the sea because of coastal changes and disappeared. Nearby is part of a fortress of the Comyn Earls of Buchan of which little now remains and the chapel overlooks the south east end of a bird reserve on the Loch of Strathbeg. The Chapel of St Mary’s has unclear dating history possibly held to go back to 911AD while the standing ruins are possibly 13th century. Keywords: Scotland, Grampian, Scottish, North, sea, East, Aberdeenshire, Buchan, St Fergus, Rattray, St Mary’s, landscape, chapel, ruin, stones, stonebuilt, walls, tombstones, historic, ancient, burial, cemetery, loch, Strathbeg, nature, reserve, birds, autumn, 2007, October, digital, Fuji, S5, DSLR, sunshine, sunny, sun, blue, sky, green, grass
Knock Castle xvv1924jhp Knock Castle tower ruined boulder foreground Scottish Jim Henderson photograph summer sunny is a Historic Scotland property to the south of town on Royal Deeside on the Balmoral Estate at Knock Farm accessed from the South Deeside Road. It has a sad history of family feuds between Gordon of Knock, the builder of the present tower, who dropped down dead on hearing the news that his family was killed in one day at the hands of the ‘Black’ Forbes of Strath Girnock. He in turn was later killed by Gordon of Abergeldie who inherited the castle but let it fell into disrepair. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Royal, South Deeside Road, River, Dee, Ballater, Birkhall, Balmoral, Estate, Glen Muick, Muick, farm, Knock, Castle, landscape, upright, boulder, foreground, 16th, century, tower-house, four, stone-built, storeys, hill, Earls, Mar, Durwards, Alexander, Gordon, Forbes, seven, sons, killed, end, line, Abergeldie, historic, preserved, history, heritage, military, hill, larch, colours, blue, sky, sunny, clouds, pine, trees, countryside, rural, nature, colourful, colorful, 2010, July, Summer, Nikon, D700, DSLR, digital, photograph
Crathes Camel Garden xvv1239jhp Crathes Castle Camel Garden flowering shrubs pink Jim Henderson Photograph Scotland summer view of this historic property and the building dates from the 16th century although the land belonged to the Burnett’s of Leys as a gift from Robert the Bruce in 1323. In the great hall is the Horn of Leys, supposedly a symbol of this grant. The tower house is one of the finest examples of the period and some of the original wall paintings still survive. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Hermiston Quay, 5Cutlins Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4DF. This is a National Trust for Scotland property situated about 15 miles west of Aberdeen and is open to the public all the year round. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, North East, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, Royal Deeside, Crathes Castle, Banchory, Crathes, NTS, landscape, upright, flag, Camel, June, summer, bird, bath, Borders, garden, gardens, herbaceous, border, flowers, shrubs, flowering, pink, blossom, croquet, lawn, National, Trust, historic, history, heritage, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, peaceful, yew, hedges, topiary, 2010, D700, Nikon, DSLR, digital, photo
Crathes June Border xvv1286jhp Crathes Castle Gardens June Border Iris flowers colorful Jim Henderson Photo Banchory Royal Deeside Aberdeenshire Scotland summer view of this historic property and the building dates from the 16th century although the land belonged to the Burnett’s of Leys as a gift from Robert the Bruce in 1323. In the great hall is the Horn of Leys, supposedly a symbol of this grant. The tower house is one of the finest examples of the period and some of the original wall paintings still survive. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Hermiston Quay, 5Cutlins Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4DF. This is a National Trust for Scotland property situated about 15 miles west of Aberdeen and is open to the public all the year round. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, North East, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, Royal Deeside, Crathes Castle, Banchory, Crathes, NTS, landscape, Burnett, June Border, garden, gardens, herbaceous, border, flowers, lupins, poppies, red, croquet, Doocot, lawn, National, Trust, historic, history, heritage, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, peaceful, yew, hedges, topiary
Misty Dunnottar Castle zxc0213jhp Dunnottar Castle ruins gorge cliffs Scottish Jim Henderson Photo Aberdeenshire sea coast spectacular stands proud on a strategically strong natural headland jutting out into the North Sea south of Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire. This fortress occupies a site going back into Pictish or earlier times and has had an association with most aspects of Scottish history through its most turbulent times, most notable was the siege during Cromwell’s attempts to conquer Scotland and again in 1685 during the imprisonment of the Covenanters in the infamous Whigs Vault. As a private property these photographs should only be used for tourist/scenic/editorial purposes. If required for commercial promotion then permission should be obtained from the owners by contacting The Factor, Dunecht Estates Office, Dunecht, Skene, AB32 7AX. Telephone: 01330 860223. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, north, east, sea, Stonehaven, Dunnottar Castle, landscape, spring, morning, hazy, sunshine, misty, haar, sunlight, sky, spectacular, coast, coastal, cliffs, rocks, headland, Haven bay, castle, fortress’ fort, benholm, lodging, keep, tower, curtain, portcullis, vaulted, pends, arched, window, stonework, weathered, erosion, tourism, visitors, conglomerate, pudding, stone, dun, fother, 14th, century, marischal, storehouse, smithy, bakery, brewery, stables, guardhouse, quadrangle, well, mansion, chambers, chapel, whigs, vault, prison, dungeon, siege, honours, jewels, covenanters, exhibition, 2014, d700, DSLR, digital, photo, wide, panorama
Castle Fraser Spring jkl9832jhp Castle Fraser sundial walled garden Scottish Aberdeenshire Jim Henderson pic of a National Trust Scotland property dating from between 1575 and 1636 is the “most elaborate z-plan castle” in existence in Scotland today and was the work of two master masons or builders called Bell and Leiper. The tower house is one of the finest examples of the period and some of the original wall paintings still survive. This building is situated about 16 miles west of Aberdeen and is open to the public all the year round. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Hermiston Quay, 5 Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DF. Keywords: Scotland, North East, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Craigearn, Donside, Mar, Castle Fraser, landscape, topiary, walled, garden, ornamental, hedges, spring, daffs, daffodils, trees, lime, park, grounds, walk, avenue, colours, colors, historical, historic, history, heritage, colourful, colorful, sky, clouds, cirrus, blue, sunshine, sundial, carved, feature
Castle Fraser Spring jkl9827jhp Castle Fraser spring sunshine daffodils flowers Scottish Aberdeenshire Jim Henderson Photo of a National Trust Scotland property dating from between 1575 and 1636 is the “most elaborate z-plan castle” in existence in Scotland today and was the work of two master masons or builders called Bell and Leiper. The tower house is one of the finest examples of the period and some of the original wall paintings still survive. This building is situated about 16 miles west of Aberdeen and is open to the public all the year round. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Hermiston Quay, 5 Cultins Road, EDINBURGH, EH11 4DF. Keywords: Scotland, North East, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Grampian, Craigearn, Donside, Mar, Castle, Fraser, landscape, couple, sitting, bench, table, picnic, spring, daffs, daffodils, trees, lime, park, grounds, walk, avenue, colours, colors, historical, historic, history, heritage, colourful, colorful, sky, D700, Nikon, DSLR
Crathes Castle jkl9375jhp Crathes Castle spring azalea front Deeside Scottish Jim Henderson photo path by the first main view of this historic property and the building dates from the 16th century although the land belonged to the Burnett’s of Leys as a gift from Robert the Bruce in 1323. In the great hall is the Horn of Leys, supposedly a symbol of this grant. The tower house is one of the finest examples of the period and some of the original wall paintings still survive. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Hermiston Quay, 5Cutlins Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4DF. This is a National Trust for Scotland property situated about 15 miles west of Aberdeen and is open to the public all the year round. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, North East, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, Royal Deeside, Crathes Castle, Banchory, Crathes, NTS, landscape, Burnett, garden, gardens, spring, daffodils, azalea, flowers, yellow, pink, front, croquet, Doocot, lawn, National, Trust, historic, history, heritage, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, peaceful, yew, hedges, topiary, blue, sky, white, clouds, flag, chestnut, tree, Nikon, D700, DSLR, 2014, photo, photograph
Crathes Castle jkl9368jhp Crathes Castle front spring yellow daffodils Deeside Scottish Jim Henderson photo of first main view of this historic property and the building dates from the 16th century although the land belonged to the Burnett’s of Leys as a gift from Robert the Bruce in 1323. In the great hall is the Horn of Leys, supposedly a symbol of this grant. The tower house is one of the finest examples of the period and some of the original wall paintings still survive. Any of my photographs are for scenic/tourist use only and cannot be used for product endorsement without the explicit permission of the NTS. Please contact their Edinburgh Head Office at Hermiston Quay, 5Cutlins Road, Edinburgh, EH11 4DF. This is a National Trust for Scotland property situated about 15 miles west of Aberdeen and is open to the public all the year round. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, North East, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, Royal Deeside, Crathes Castle, Banchory, Crathes, NTS, upright, Burnett, garden, gardens, spring, daffodils, azalea, flowers, yellow, pink, front, croquet, Doocot, lawn, National, Trust, historic, history, heritage, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, peaceful, yew, hedges, topiary, blue, sky, white, clouds, flag, chestnut, tree, Nikon, D700, DSLR, 2014, photo, photograph

Scotland > Morayshire Coast (1 file)

Photographs covering the Morayshire coast from Cullen to Nairn, including the Bow Fiddle Rock, Portkockie, Buckie, Lossiemouth, Burghead and Findhorn.
Cullen Beach vbn1289jhp Moray Coast Cullen sea waves rock pillar Jim Henderson photo harbour blue sky sunshine Scottish autumn on the Moray Firth in the North east of Scotland known for its lovely sandy beaches located between Banff and Nairn and first town in Morayshire travelling westwards through Aberdeenshire. The town is famous for it extended railway viaducts, a throw back to its heyday in Victorian times and also for Cullen Skink, a soup made with cream and smoked haddock. The rock stacks on its beach are known locally as the Three Kings. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Moray, Firth, Morayshire, Grampian, Cullen, town, autumn, viaduct, railway, arches, disused, landscape, sea, water, coast, beach, sandy, waves, harbour, rocks, pillars, monoliths, stacks, eroded, houses, stones, shingle, crashing, white, blue, D700, Nikon, DSLR, digital, October, 2015, photograph

Scotland > Rivers, Glens & Lochs (10 files)

The gallery has photographs of Scottish lochs, glens and pictures associated directly with particular rivers in Scotland such as the River Dee, Don, Feugh, Urie, Deveron, Tanar, Dye, and Glen of Dee, Glen Muick and Glenbuchat.
River Don Montgarrie bnm3586jhp River Don Montgarrie upstream west Jim Henderson Photograph summer blue sky Aberdeenshire Scottish and typical of the upper Don in the summer here at Montgarrie just north of Alford. The road runs southwards over the River Don from Montgarrie to Alford past the Haughton Country Park and these photos are taken from the road bridge. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Montgarrie, Donside, Alford, road, bridge, view, River, Don, westwards, upstream, water, riverbank, summer, landscape, upright, people, swimming, wading, clouds, blue, sky, sunshine, sunny, countryside, farmland, fields, bare, trees, farming, rural, June, 2016, digital, camera, photograph, Nikon, D700, DSLR
Deeside fm Learney bnm3099jhp Yellow gorse broom spring blossom Deeside Scotland Jim Henderson photo viewed on a dramatic light day with strong clouds offering strong bursts of sunlight lighting up patches of the landscape like a roving searchlight. Here looking westwards from the Learney road which climbs up northwards from Torphins to the crossroads and a main rural route to Alford and Inverurie via Millbank. Lochnagar is the distant very distinct outline of Britain’s fourth highest mountain overlooking Royal Deeside here viewed over spring gorse blossom taken in the late afternoon just above the point as it drops down from Ord Caber past the turning to Learney House. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Torphins, village, cross-roads, Learney, hill, forest, Lochnagar, clouds, dramatic, landscape, upright, farming, agriculture, countryside, rural, summer, sun, sunshine, floral, broom, yellow, gorse, grass, hill, green, road, fork, May, 2016, Nikon, D700, camera, digital, DSLR
River Dee Potarch bnm3019jhp Potarch Bridge River Dee Deeside Scottish May Jim Henderson Photographer Royal Deeside colours at this well known crossing point over the river from the North Deeside Road between Banchory and Kincardine O’Neil for heading eastwards to Feughside or south to join the southern route from Aboyne to Finzean. In the summer the riverbank can be mobbed with picnickers and swimmers while it is also a popular salmon fishing stretch and the narrow turbulent water good for canoeing and is now a popular route with walkers along the Deeside Way. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Royal Deeside, Potarch, bridge, Deeside, Way, River Dee, spring, landscape, upright, water, rocks, flowers, trees, clouds, countryside, trees, pines, larch, forestry, forest, white, gean, blossom, wild, cherry, path, walks, Nature, landscape, D700, Nikon, digital, camera, DSLR, May, 2016
Deeside Potarch vbn0680jhp Potarch Scottish autumn summer Deeside Way Road Jim Henderson Photo looking down on Royal Deeside to the Potarch Bridge at this well known crossing point over the river from the North Deeside Road between Banchory and Kincardine O’Neil for heading eastwards to Feughside up this Road via the Shooting Greens and past Slewdrum Community owned woodland or south to join the southern route from Aboyne to Finzean. In the summer the riverbank can be mobbed with picnickers and swimmers while it is also a popular salmon fishing stretch and the narrow turbulent water good for canoeing. This stretch of the Deeside Way has been recently completed and adds another piece to the public footpath network running from Aberdeen west along Deeside to Ballater. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Potarch, bridge, Deeside, Way, River, Dee, Shooting, Greens, Feughside, Strachan, landscape, upright, dyke, road, path, gorse, birch, trees, clouds, countryside, walking, cycling, summer, autumn, September, 2015, Nikon, D700, camera, digital, DSLR
Glen Dye Spital xvv2051jhp Glen Dye Spital ruin Scottish Kincardineshire Summer Jim Henderson Photograph showing typical moorland and forestry estate located between Banchory on Royal Deeside and Fettercairn in Mearns crossed over the highland peaking at the Cairn O’Mount with viewpoint for views southwards to the coast near Montrose and the whole of the flat fertile plain south as far as Dundee. This ruin is by a single track humped back bridge, ahuge inconvenience ofr large log lorries and coaches but very popular route for those enjoying the almost empty Scottish hill scenery. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, Banchory, Fettercairn, Mearns, Royal, Deeside, Glen, Dye, Clachnaben, hill, landscape, rowan, summer, water, Dye, Spital, Charr, burn, ruin, bracken, rocks, trees, moorland, forest, grass, walking, wild
Bennachie fm Donside zxc1077jhp Donside Aberdeenshire Scotland Bennachie hill Jim Henderson spring photo views from above the River Don along the Dalmadilly to Backhill road which runs past Mill farm to a small carpark and access to the Shaking Briggie with public walks along the banks of the River Don and access to the Fetternear Estate with the ruins of the medieval Palace for the Bishop’s of Aberdeen. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Donside, Garioch, Dalmadilly, Fetternear, estate, Burnhervie, Backhill, Mill, farm, Bankhead, Kemnay, River, Don, downstream, landscape, road, bridge, Briggie, shaking, shakin, suspension, walks, 1920’s, summer, spring, broom, yellow, flowering, dyke, stones, May, 2014, colours, colors, colourful, blue, sky, sunshine, sunny, sun, trees, water, fields, grass, crops, sown, riverbanks, riverside, fishing, digital, DSLR, photo, camera, Nikon, D700
Upper Deeside zxc3551jhp Upper Deeside Glen Dee Braemar Scotland hills clouds Jim Henderson photo before the Corriemulzie Gorge and located at a layby below Morrone Hill looking westwards up Glen Dee. In the centre right distance, just near the forest outlined on the river floodplain is Mar Lodge while off to the left are the Glens of Ey and beyond that the Tilt walk through to Blair Atholl, passing the Chest of Dee. This view greets the traveller leaving Braemar enroute to the Linn of Dee. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Braemar, Upper, Deeside, glen, Dee, Mar Lodge, river, landscape, lay-by, hills, walks, heather, granite, trees, stump, lichen, fungi, clouds, pines, forest, countryside, rural, Nikon, D700, digital, photograph, summer, July
Donside at Keig zxc5317jhp Keig autumn Donside panorama photograph Jim Henderson Aberdeenshire Scotland field sloping tree ash harvest bales in North East Scotland looking south westwards towards Alford. This road coming from Keig to the west passes through the Lord’s Throat at its western end and winds down the south side of Bennachie and the north side of the River Don. Near these viewpoint is the Cothiemuir Recumbent Stone Circle and nearby the Cothiemuir Hill Natural Burial Ground. The road eventually passes a Forestry Enterprise carpark called Donview with public walks in the Paradise Woods before joining the Monymusk to Chapel of Garioch road and it one of the most picturesque parts of the River with the added attraction of some wonderful autumnal colour displays throughout this stretch Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, River, Don, Donside, Alford, Mar, Keig, Cothiemuir, Hill, Natural, Burial, Ground, Stone, Circle, recumbent, Monymusk, Chapel Garioch, Bennachie, landscape, Lord’s Throat, autumn, sunny, countryside, rural, nature, colors, colours, colourful, colorful, coloured, colored, peaceful, quiet, sun, sunshine, dyke, stone, wall, road, ash, tree, bales, harvest, panorama, grass, green, DSLR, D700, Nikon, digital, 2014, October
Ashentilly Deeside View fgh1816jhp Ashentilly hill view Deeside Banchory Scotland Jim Henderson summer photograph from this hilltop which offers excellent views to Upper Deeside west of Drumoak and is found on the Ashentilly road, a left-hand fork off the Durris road opposite the Park turnoff the South Deeside Road on Royal Deeside west of Aberdeen in North East Scotland. Leaving the fork one passes the small carpark for walks in Warren Wood and after climbing to the top of the steep hill the road winds its way south before joining the Denside of Durris road, the popular route for reaching the Lairhillock Restaurant or going onto Portlethen and the main south coast road to Stonehaven. Banchory is the cluster of buildings in the distant centre. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Ashentilly, hilltop, views, panorama, Park, Drumoak, Durris, Warren, Wood, forest, Park, Royal Deeside, westwards, upper, Deeside, Hill, fare, Scolty, landscape, farming, fields, countryside, rural, trees, forest, west, summer, colours, rosebay, willowherb, bales, Banchory
Durris Deeside View fgh1801jhp Durris view Deeside Scotland Jim Henderson summer photo Morven rosebay willowherb this hillside offers views to Upper Deeside from a dead end back road to Monthammock off the Denside of Durris road near Nibbetstane at the fork to Hilton Farm. This is rural Deeside east of Banchory, seen on the left, on the south of the River Dee with Morven Hill outline in the centre horizon. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Grampian, Aberdeenshire, Durris, Nibbetstane, Hilton, Scolty, Banchory, hill, westwards, Deeside, views, panorama, forest, Park, Royal Deeside, upper, Hill, fare, Morven, upright, farming, fields, countryside, rural, trees, west, summer, colours, rosebay, willowherb, purple, flowers

Scotland > Snow Scenes Deeside (1 file)

Snow scene photographs of Deeside in North East Scotland generally excluding Historic Properties which will include snow scenes with the castles etc.
Meikle Pap Snow 2125186jhp Snow Winter Lochnagar Cairngorms Mountains Scottish Jim Henderson Photograph taken from the Meikle Pap across the lochan and corrie of the fourth highest mountain in Britain in North East Scotland to the south of Ballater and the River Dee with the distant Cairngorm Range in the background. On approaching the saddle above the lochan and looking across at the summit of the mountain range, the Meikle Pap is small climb to the right and does give useful views across the whole front of the mountain and the opportunity from its boulder scree field for foreground interest to create a sense of 3 dimensional depth. This point is an approximate 2-2.5 hour’s walk from the carpark on well defined track to the Fox’s Well and thereafter a conservation constructed pathway. Keywords: Scotland, Scottish, Aberdeenshire, Royal, Deeside, Grampian, Ballater, Glen, Muick, Lochnagar, Cairngorms, mountain, summit, lochan, corrie, snow, winter, Meikle, Pap, landscape, sunshine, white, blue, winter, powdery, picturesque, wonderland, virginal, untouched, pure, beautiful, 35mm, slide, scans, scanned, granite, lichen, ice, 1986, March, ice, granite, boulders, climbers, walkers

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