Animal lovers unite. Who doesn’t love Scotland’s hairy coos & cute ewes? These animals are iconic sights in the rural rolling landscapes of Scotland. Chances are high that you’ll spot them on any road trip venturing away from city lights into the countryside. But you can up your chances significantly if you know where to […]

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Where in the world is this stunning architectural gem that draws thousands of people year round? Locals and tourists alike come to attend opera, concerts and theatrical performances in this massive building that has 5,473 seats!! But how do you enter when it’s floating on a lake? You enter on the backside through an underwater […]

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The most important tip I can share about photographing the Callanish stones is this: Photograph with intent.   Why? Because it adds depth. And content always trumps technical perfection. Give photos meaning by knowing what to capture and why.    Analyzing Intent…identifying the WHY Before leaving home, I thought about my intent in photographing the […]

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  Even if you’re not an avid fan of the Outlander TV series, you can’t deny the intriguing mystique of these stones that were the inspiration for Claire’s Craigh na Dun. Scotland’s Callanish Standing Stones, reaching fifteen feet high in the sky, take center stage on a ridge very far away on the remote western […]

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Traveling through Scotland, you can’t help but notice castles everywhere— from the massive site commanding center stage in Edinburgh’s Old Town to remnants of forgotten ruins peeking through leaves as you drive south and along the coast—a stark tower here, a crumbling stone wall there, a magnificent turreted facade over there—to the wonderfully preserved Heritage […]

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