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Robert wrote:
Thanks for the suggestions, will try to get up to Falkirk tomorrow night, not aware of Kelpies, will read up.
I have been googling a bit about Skye, I am very excited at the prospect, the first time I went I was very underwhelmed but I now realise we didn't explore anywhere and obviously missed everything.
Some of the photographers writeup's on Skye have some very impressive images and suggestions.
Even checking out some of the photo's on Google Earth reveal some amazing scenery and landscapes.
I am wondering if a week will be long enough...
Answer...No. I once spent 3days just trying to photograph golden eagles. lol
Kelpies are a must when in Falkirk...only a mile or so away from the Wheel. You can actually see them, from the top of the wheel!
There are tours INSIDE the Kelpies at some times...to see the construction methods.
They at sited right next to the motorway with Baron's head ( can't remember the other ones name) looking over the trees. It's quite startling if you don't expect it and frankly a bit dangerous. The driver in front of me slowed to get a better view causing me to brake!
I mention this because if you passing that way at night you can take a detour and get some floodlight shots....it's free access!
That's the plan... We setting off in a few minutes, sans D200 IR because there seems to be constant cloud cover until the day we have to be back here.
Will drive straight to Kelpies, hopefully they will be lit up tonight, then the Falkirk Wheel first thing tomorrow, the two botanic gardens then off to Skye, via. Mallaig and the ferry. I have some locations pencilled in which combine a modest walk and some spectacular scenes, will see what happens, the weathers forecast to be changeable so that will present a challenge. Also many opportunities, IF I can turn them round into spectacular images, that's the real challenge. One thing, I won't be able to blame the gear!
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Robert.