A journey to Skye over the mountains June 2013

The journey lasted three hours from Beauly to Skye over the mountains following the A835 then joining the A832 towards the Kyle of Lochalsh. Sorry only six photos but the weather kept closing in and photographs had to be taken when the weather allowed. The first two photos were taken between Loch Luchart looking towards Loch Fannich. The third and fourth are of Lochcarron as you can see one minute clear and the next raining hard. There are none of Skye due to dense fog but we did cross the bridge. We then followed the A87 until we reached Eilean Donan Castle just after the road crosses Loch Long near Dornie and again the weather cleared, I took two photos and if you look closely the first shows dark clouds and the second brighter and within minutes rain poured down and my camera was again put away. The drive back to Beauly was through rain and fog along the Old Military Road and the River Shiel, then following Loch Ness north towards Beauly near Inverness. The whole journey took some 9 hours.

The Highlands of Scotland June 2013

The Caledonian Cannel at Fort Augustus at the entrance to Loch Ness, I did not count the locks the vessels have to pass through, seeing it was hard enough climbing in the first place. Please take notice of the plaque in the first photo. I waited ages to get the piper on his own without hundreds of cameras clicking away. 

The highlands of Scotland June 2013 part 2

The tree photos of the ducks were taken before leaving Dores, and driving along the side of Loch Ness towards Fort Augustus. The drive alongside Loch Ness was on a very narrow road and the only stopping place which was safe enough to take more photographs was at a place called Foyers. The thee photographs in woods were taken from a small but rather steep pathway, which I sadly could not venture down. The last photograph was taken at Fort Augustus were the road crosses the River Oich showing the old bridge support. The River Oich runs along side the Caledonian Cannel, which will be my next posting.  

The Highlands of Scotland June 2013

The first three photos are on the Western side of the loch and the last four on the Eastern side, I tried to find places on the Western side where there were no other people taking photographs and no one shouting look for Nessie, that I was not interested in. However that was not the same on the Eastern side as you can tell and you just can't ignore the famous Nessie hunter who lives on the shores all year round. I found the quietness of the loch so relaxing what with the water being so still. I will let the photos speak for themselves.  

The 02 Dome October 2008

Approaching and inside the main entrance to The 02 Dome October 2008 The 02 is very impressive as you approach from the River Thames.  Even more so once inside, you get an idea how large it is from the second photo showing the two people walking in from the right hand side.  The BMW car grill and part bonnet stood out no matter where you stood inside the entrance and was a pleasure to photograph. Walking through The 02 was a strain on the eyes going from light to dark many times, with flashing lights. Luckily not to many people around so taking photographs nota problem. Hope you like the ones I took and please comment.

St Katharine's Dock London Near Tower Bridge 2008

Taken in 2008 on my visit to London, the photo was taken in St Katharine's dock to the east of Tower Bridge, there are steps leading to the dock from the bridge, or a long walk down by the road leading to the River Thames. Starbucks coffee shop is on a small island and can be very busy. If visiting one can see many old sailing vessels which in their day traded on the Thames itself, I have no idea what it cost to live around the dock, so visiting is a nicer and cheaper alternative. There are many excellent restaurants and shops within the dock area. I was there in November 2012 and it's still the same, apart from different vessels shown in this photograph.       

Blackfriars Baynard's Castle London 2008

Plaque found on a riverside walk near and to the east of Blackfriars bridge London, all I saw was a glimpse of bright blue through the foliage, pinning back the plants I took the photo and replaced the foliage as it was. 

Looking on the internet this is what I found

Baynard's Castle - Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia

Hope the link helps.