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The Magic of the Isle of Skye

6 May 2020 11:03AM   Views : 477 Unique : 342

If we close our eyes and let our imagination take over, where will we be? In Lockdown looking out at well ordered suburban gardens, perhaps looking at concrete walls, or perhaps having the luxury of looking out over green fields or distant mountains? I think in our thoughts we'll be back exploring on the Isle of Skye, enjoying the convenience of the fine Skye bridge, and in our case when we went enjoying the convenience of a week of gorgeous weather. Yes, on Skye, it clearly does happen.

Here's some of our week's journey around Skye, surely a place to return to as soon as we can.

Homo photographans, a rare species that gathers in groups and makes strange clicking noises.
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Atlantis found!
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Our one stormy day, looking towards the Cuillins
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Peace and isolation
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Not quite on Skye, Eilan Donan castle. It was cold....
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The Quiraing, home of constant driving gale force winds
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Gorgeous open roads
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Disused and abandoned bothys
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Bothy entrance hall and stairs
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Bothy interior
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Bothy interior and furniture
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Bothy outhouse, shot through a gap in the wall
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Misty morning light
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That's just a handful of the hundreds of images shot, using the Pentax K20D and a selection of Pentax lenses. Roll on the next time!

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6 May 2020 11:57AM
Yes, Skye is indeed a magical place, we go in winter to avoid the crowds!
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