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The second of my images Commended in The Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year 2022 competition. After climbing the nearby summits of Green Lowther & Lowther Hill in thick fog, I descended to the final summit of the day; East Mount Lowther. As I descended into the col between the hills, the mist cleared to reveal this dramatic view down the Enterkin Pass towards Steygail. I really liked how the power poles descended into the mist, creating plenty of depth and intrigue. The pass itself is steeped in history, with Daniel Defoe in his 1726 writing "A Tour Thro' the Whole Island of Great Britain" describing the pass: "Enterkin, the frightfullest pass, and most dangerous that I met" - this was due to it being the site of a 1684 ambush and rescue known as the 'Enterkin Raid'. #slpoty #slpoty22 #slpoty2022 #scottishlandscapephotographeroftheyear #scottishlandscapephotographeroftheyear2022 #scottishlandscapephotographeroftheyear22 #scotland #thisisscotland #visitscotland #lowtherhills #dgwgo #lowtherhills #southernuplands #steygail #enterkinpass #eastmountlowther (at Lowther Hills) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdxYteZDxM1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Pleased to discover that 2 of my images have been Commended in The Scottish Landscape Photographer Of The Year 2022 competition. Here's the first; an atmospheric monochrome captured at the remote and secluded Spout of Balbowie in the Fintry Hills. On a dreary morning after a night of heavy rainfall I thought this location would be worth a look after spotting it on a map. I'd never visited before so wasn't sure if it would be very photogenic, but was pleased I made the decision as it was very impressive with the double cascade contrasting against the dark rocks. There were many sheep carcasses dotted around the ravine; a stark reminder of how dangerous the uplands can be. #slpoty #slpoty22 #slpoty2022 #scottishlandscapephotographeroftheyear #scottishlandscapephotographeroftheyear2022 #scottishlandscapephotographeroftheyear22 #scotland #thisisscotland #spoutofbalbowie #fintryhills #monochrome (at Fintry Hills) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdtPZfGjUQN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=