Posts Tagged ‘photography’
Scotland Through A Lens: John Cuthbert’s winter wonders
John Cuthbert’s lifelong passion for photography may have begun as a child, but he still finds himself captivated by Scotland’s vast beauty. My photographic journey began by admiring black and white printed images in old style photograph albums as a child way back in the late sixties. My father was a keen amateur photographer…
Read MoreLet there be light: The best of Scotland’s winter light fsetivals
Festivals across the country are bringing bright lights to the dark nights, and they make for top-notch photo opportunities. In our January magazine we shine the spotlight on some of our favourite pictures. From the rural woodlands of Beecraigs Country Park to the city trails of Aberdeen, Scotland’s light festivals are illuminating our long winter…
Read MoreWinter wildlife with Rosanna Forbes
Rosanna Forbes shares her collection of seasonal winter wildlife pictures with Scottish Field. From a majestic sea eagle to a young tawny owl, Scotland’s landscape is the perfect place for Rosanna to capture her stunning snaps. Read more Wildlife stories here. Subscribe to read the latest issue of Scottish Field.
Read MoreStunning photographs to feature in new Stills exhibition
These stunning photographs will form part of a new exhibition at Stills, Edinburgh’s centre for photography. Stills Salon will showcase work by local and international photographers, students, alumni of Stills School, as well as staff and volunteers. Featuring the work of over 80 contributing artists, each piece in the exhibition has been produced in analogue…
Read MoreScotland Through A Lens: A touch of frost with Mark McColl
From the tranquil snow capped hills of Glencoe to the mist over Loch Morlich, Scotland’s sugar coated landscapes make for the perfect winter wonderland, says Mark McColl. I bought my first camera back in the early 1980’s, when I was in my mid-teens. It was a Zenith SLR – fairly cheap, built like a…
Read MoreAutumn wildlife: Photographer Rosanna Forbes shares her seasonal pictures
Autumn’s colours make the perfect backdrop for wildlife photography, says Rosanna Forbes who shares her collection of seasonal pictures with Scottish Field. Read more Wildlife stories here. Subscribe to read the latest issue of Scottish Field.
Read MoreScotland Through A Lens: Into the wild with Rosanna Forbes
From the hares in rural Perthshire to the kingfishers around Edinburgh’s waterways, Rosanna Forbes has ranged far and wide to capture Scotland’s enchanting wildlife. I fell into photography about 12 years ago as I became enchanted by all the wildlife around me at home in Perthshire. I became more and more fascinated by the…
Read MoreWorks by the ‘father of modern Scottish photography’ Joseph McKenzie go on display
Often referred to as the ‘father’ of modern Scottish photography, Joseph McKenzie is considered by many as one of the greatest post war photographers to have emerged from outside of America. Over the years Joseph produced some of the largest and most regarded studies of the changing face of Dundee (Dundee – City in Transition)…
Read MoreScotland’s Photography Collection: Celebrating 40 years
It’s a collection that began in the late 19th century but went on to become world-renowned, and is now regarded as one of the best in the UK. Formally established in 1984, the National Galleries of Scotland’s photography collection has amassed more than 55,000 artwork in its 40 year history. To celebrate the incredible collection,…
Read MoreScotland 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…
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