Posts Tagged ‘photography’
Scotland Through A Lens: Karl Oparka on chasing waterfalls
From the Highlands to the Southern Uplands, Karl Oparka has photographed 70 of Scotland’s waterfalls and found little is known about these hidden wonders. His self published book Chasing Waterfalls, features the ones he has captured since he started the project during the pandemic. Tell us a bit about your background, how did you get…
Read MoreScottish Nature Photography Awards: Winner Charles Everitt on Scotland’s botanical landscape
From delicate wildflowers to dramatic landscapes, this year’s Scottish Nature Photography Awards create timeless portraits of our picturesque wee nation. For this year’s winner Charles Everitt, Scotland’s botanical landscape provides the ultimate inspiration. His picture Lily of the Valley, taken in Edinburgh, placed first in the Scottish Botanical category and was crowned the winner of…
Read MoreScotland Through A Lens: Andrew Burns
Landscape photographer Andrew Burns doesn’t have to venture far off the beaten track from his home in Dornoch to capture Scotland’s beauty. I have been taking photographs for over 40 years. My mum and dad bought me and Olympus OM10 for my sixteenth birthday. It was one of the first cameras to offer an automatic…
Read MorePhoto Essay: Dunbar’s Close
Did you know that there is a secret garden, hidden right in the heart of Edinburgh? Photography intern Rachel Bolton pops along to see what she can find… I visited Dunbar’s Close, one of Edinburgh’s best kept secrets – a small, yet beautiful garden that looks onto Calton Hill and the Observatory. Shooting mostly on…
Read MorePhoto Essay: Corner on the Square, Beauly
Corner on the Square may seem like any other delicatessen, but why is it that people all over the country flock to visit? Even the Hebridean Baker has been to experience this place first-hand. Photography intern Rachel Bolton heads to the deli to see what all the fuss is about Established in 2003, Corner on…
Read MoreNational Galleries of Scotland has announces first female director general
The National Galleries of Scotland has announced the appointment of a new director general. Anne Lyden will take over from Sir John Leighton in January, following his 17-year tenure, and be the first woman to hold the position in the history of the National Galleries. She will bring a wealth of experience, most recently as…
Read MoreRecently discovered textiles by Andy Warhol to go on display in Scotland
Recently discovered textiles by iconic American artist Andy Warhol will go on display in Scotland for the first time. The rare exhibition will be held at Dovecot Studios in Edinburgh next year. The 20th century artist created and sold his textiles anonymously, leaving them in obscurity until their recent discovery by collectors and curators Richard Chamberlain…
Read MoreIncredible artwork of iconic Scottish brands created using biro pens
These incredible pieces of colourful artwork featuring the Beano, Oor Wullie, Irn-Bru and Tunnocks Teacakes were created using Bic biro pens. Artist Nicola McBride used her passion for growing up in Dundee to capture depictions of all the things she loved as a youngster in the 1980s. Raised in Ardler, her parents worked in public…
Read MoreWee beasties: Incredible macro photographs of Scots insects
IT WAS in an unassuming park in Glasgow during lockdown that David Hamilton tried out macro photography for the first time. The photographs are typically close-ups of bugs and flowers, and David found Ruchill Park was the perfect place to snap some tiny, colourful creepy-crawlies. David was blown away by what he found in this…
Read MoreHighland photographer shares stunning images of the Cairngorms
A Highland photographer has shared his stunning images of the Cairngorms – captured during the harsh winter months. Outdoor enthusiast Ed Smith has published a book with a collection of 70 pictures taken during the six years he has lived in Kingussie. The book combines striking imagery captured over many long mountain days and nights,…
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