Glencoe Landscape Photography | Inspiration is everywhere

Glencoe Landscape Photography | Inspiration is everywhere - In this video, I capture 40+ inspirational Pictures.
This is just typical of me... there is no point travelling so far and only taking a shot or two. I don't like making 4 or 5 part videos either. So in this video, I have crammed in some of my highlights and I have also included 40+ inspirational pictures. Enjoy!
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Last week I travelled North to Glencoe for a 4-day whirlwind tour. I travel twice a year to the Isle of Skye and make it my pilgrimage to stop off on both directions and photograph different parts of Glencoe. I have been doing this for years. I have been running Workshops up North for the past 8 years but I have never had the time to run a separate course to Glencoe. This year it's going to be different!
Glencoe and the surrounding areas truly are amazing places. It has to be up there with Iceland when it comes to the photographer's bucket list!
Glencoe is so beautiful that even some of James Bonds blockbuster "Skyfall" was filmed there. If you've seen the film you'll recognise the spots when you go there.
There is nothing like the early morning light to capture a stunning picture of Buachaille Etive Mor. It's the shot every photographer must have in their portfolio. It's a classic shot but since Buachaille Etive Mor is an icon of Glencoe it's a shot you must have.
There are stunning landscapes to be had and most of them require very little effort from you! Some of the best locations are literally a stone's throw away from the side of the road This makes Glencoe easily accessible to just about everyone, old or young, fit or unfit! Obviously, I will encourage everyone to venture much further away from the easily accessible locations but this will be up to you!
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[@rodscherich9973]

Wow Gary...Here in America I thought you were following a beaver trail to this lake. Super dedication and results!

[@GaryGough]

lol cheers Rod

[@nmuguy]

Beautiful images and a very enjoyable video!

[@GaryGough]

Images were taken at Glencoe and surrounding areas. Hope you like some of them. Let me know in the comments. Regards GARY xx More info on WORKSHOPS... www.shootsmart.co.uk

[@johndalziel6465]

Gary Love your work and your weekly you tube work. Watching you from Canada. I love Skye btw the water was a Loch you are in Scotland lol. Only one lake in Scotland the Lake on Monteith. You have inspired me to get out. It would be helpful if you could contain more technical help on taking the photographs. Stay safe during this lockdown. Regards, Ian

[@vantagepointphotography]

After watching your videos for over a year, I decided to subscribe today at the time I have unsubscribed from almost any other photographer I followed in the past. Passion is the reason I subscribed. Your videos are full of passion, you are a truly down to earth dedicated photographer who also has a fantastic eye to capture amazing images. Your videos are very honest and you have a very friendly way of delivering the message. I know this video is now old and you might not be interested in reading messages from old posts. But if you do, I encourage you to keep on the great work, stay loyal to the cause and never EVER stop shooting. You are great at it. Cheers

[@GaryGough]

Comments like this make all the hard work so worthwhile. Thank you very much 👍👍

[@YabannPenceresi]

Perfect. I like that. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@GaryGough]

Thank you

[@pappap3788]

Aye, brilliant images along with great dialogue. Glen Etive as in Et iv, not Et eev. You should try saying Tighnabruaich. I live in Tighnabruaich and photograph not just the usual A1 scenes but also those that others don't get to see. In a way it is a documentary of the area, I have those older folks to those who lived here a wee while ago to last year to the present and all share the same comments.... they all thank me for sharing the memories that those folk care about. From the tree sapling to the old shed, from the trees on the islands to the rhododendron's and so on in your vlog, time never stands still and one day later all has changed. Images are not just images, they are emotions and a time capsule ready to awaken the next person. Regards Paul Paterson photography

[@GaryGough]

Fantastic comment and wonderfully put. A split second and it's there for life for all to cherish. Cheers Paul

[@SteveONions]

Nice work Gary and a very good point about photographing things while they are still around.

[@RamblingTog]

You might want to Photograph Etive before it's flooded with hydro schemes, seems like Scotland's wild places are quickly being lost to ever more industrialization.

[@GaryGough]

Yep, so I've read. That'll be a very sad day for everyone :(

[@timscanlanphotography]

Hi Gary. Loved every moment of this ! Very impressed with your efforts to get that reflection shot on Lochan Urr - it's a stunner ! I know it's a matter of preference, and that's why photography's so great, but I actually prefer your colour shots at Corpach and in Glen Etive (not that the mono shots are too shabby !!). You must be over the moon with the portfolio you've created here - everyone is a keeper. Huge thanks for sharing this with us Gary.

[@GaryGough]

You're now on my Christmas Card list :) Cheers Tim 👍👍👍👍

[@alasdairmackenzie905]

Great vid Gary, thoroughly enjoyed it and- you show this beautiful part of my country off to fantastic effect. Thanks. Just one thing: there's no EVE in Glen Etive. It's "Et" as in "net" and "ive" as in "give". But well done on pronouncing the Buichaille properly - not many of your fellow countrymen get that one right!

[@GaryGough]

I recently watched a Scottish youtuber and I remember how he pronounced it :) Sorry about the Glen one though :)

[@obryobry]

Stunning stuff again Gary. Just booked a trip to Sao Miguel in the Azores archipelago's. Might be a good few opportunities there!

[@GaryGough]

Sounds fantastic. Good luck. Let me know how you get on

[@keithsandercock1412]

Loved the "last shot of the day" in both colour and B&W! Your tree island photo illustrates the benefit of 'beating the bushes'. Nicely done.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Keith

[@MetaphorTravel]

I loved the scene you uncovered by crawling through the bushes, but I actually preferred the view from where you first emerged, with the island "centered" in the picture.

[@GaryGough]

Could have saved my feet getting wet :)

[@hejakma4682]

Great video. Thank you. Hopefully one day i can visit this beautiful place.

[@GaryGough]

You should! Thank you

[@LailaKristinSkauge]

How sad about that little house. Amazing video, and I'm so excited to go to Glencoe this April :-)

[@GaryGough]

You will love it 👍👍

[@MrMB2652]

Nice vlog, you really battled with the rhododendron bushes. Unfortunately your lone tree sapling looks like it will be another rhododendron bush.

[@GaryGough]

Oh lol. What a keen eye you have. I just imagined it would be another Llanberis tree :)

[@georgefletcher7487]

Great stuff Gary, just a bit curious what pre-set in camera do you use ? I would think Landscape but there are quiet a few to choose from just wondering.

[@GaryGough]

Hi George, I shoot in RAW so it' doesn't matter what preset I use. I don't even know what my camera is set to come to think of it :)

[@tonyleventis6475]

Fantastic Gary I can’t pick a favourite, I’d be very proud to have shot or seen any of them sites. Well done mate 👍

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Tony 👍👍

[@RC-74]

My first visit to your channel and I am not disappointed! Now subscribed.

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Robert and welcome 👍👍

[@chopper853]

hia,wicked pics my only grumble is most pics were taken more that 10 miles from Glencoe sorry to be sour grapes and nitpickng, did realy like your images and method hope to see more

[@GaryGough]

So true Chris. I made that statement in the first comment. Glencoe and the surrounding area. It's all too nice not too :)

[@mikebavington5853]

Yet another great vlog.Always love your photos. Thanks.

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Mike

[@Brock_in_the_North]

Very inspirational video. I really need to visit. I love the mixture of photography styles. One of the best videos I've watched for a while.

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Ross, very kind of you to say 👍👍 You're now on my Christmas Card List :)

[@MrYou76tube]

Hi Gary, I love the way your B&W appear. Have you done a post processing video? If not please do.

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Jules

[@kenpeel4369]

Really enjoyed that Gary, Great photos Thanks .Keep up the good work.

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Ken 👍👍

[@7belowzero]

Your right Gary, the reflection shot at 9:10 was simply tip-top. :-)

[@GaryGough]

7belowzero thank you

[@tonykeogh6139]

Great vlog. Hope to do my first visit next week. Can’t wait.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Tony 👍👍

[@calummacfarlane8476]

I missed photographing a fourship of F-15s coming though Glencoe a few weeks ago because I was at the wheel. Gutted.

[@GaryGough]

OH noooo. That would have looked quite spectacular :(

[@MrMartinsanderson91]

Wow stunning just goes to show you can still get amazing photos when the conditions arnt perfect

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Martin

[@jdh_images]

Very inspirational Gary - which campsite were you in?

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Invercoe Caravan Camping Site

[@johnmcsporran3090]

Great set of photos Gary. The rhododendrons at Lochan Urr in Glen Etive are notoriously impenetrable unless you do what you did and scramble on hands and knees. Its one of my favourite locations, late May is a good time to go when the bushes are in full bloom.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers John, sound like I'll have to make another trip up :)

[@peterredford6987]

How you have a got a thumbs down beats me. Garry as one who as visited Scotland many times and this area in particular these are some of the best images i have seen.

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Peter, very kind of you to say. I have 3 thumbs down now, 😒 it's just the way it is, unfortunately. I blame the red coat. I mean, it can't be for my debonair and sophisticated looks or my charming whit! 😁

[@midean6005]

super shots my favourite was the tree in middle of framed mountains worth the work to get to the right spot.

[@GaryGough]

Thank you 👍👍

[@muhammadesawy9256]

A really fantastic video all around... I love your new videos style!

[@GaryGough]

Thank you 👍👍

[@AdrianW_photo]

Great vlog. You managed to capture a lot of superb images this this trip. I have a few favs, but if I had to pick a favorite, perhaps I would choose the one where you moved over a little at the lake with the trees on the islands. Yes an A1 shot.

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Adrian, very kind

[@craigfleming1837]

Love your style GG... Thanks for sharing!

[@GaryGough]

Thanks for saying Craig 👍👍

[@ronsayer1057]

Wow I think the shot of the boat is best (my opinion ) in colour , great work

[@GaryGough]

Mine is the same but I prefer the B&W Thank you Ron

[@MilanPetkovic]

awesome pictures you got there, I am impressed! gj!

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Milan 👍👍

[@kevinmarshall7604]

Love the reflective shot in the Loch it was well worth going down the animal track to get there.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Kevin 👍👍

[@ianhull5275]

Nice. Love those wide angle stag images. Any info on them?

[@GaryGough]

They're wild and everywhere when you drive down the Glen Etive road

[@rcj1uk280]

I remember first trying to find this spot a few years ago and penetrating the bush

[@GaryGough]

Nothing like penetration the bush :)

[@kenrees8726]

What an absolutely brilliant video and fabulous images

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Ken 👍👍

[@tomdullage1531]

Fabulous set of pictures, thanks Gary.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Tom

[@willitellus]

Great vlog, beautiful shots and location!

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Alan

[@davidburn9472]

Loved that one Gary spectacular location & some stunning images👍

[@GaryGough]

Thank you David

[@canniejannie]

Hiya Gary..You nailed that shot on Lochan Urr..Your right its an angle I have never seen..brilliant capture..I will be crawling through the next time..haha

[@GaryGough]

lol Cheers Dave

[@canniejannie]

@@GaryGough welcome mate..

[@MargatePete6137]

A fabulous productive 4 days, you have so much knowledge, if I wasn't living so far away in Tasmania I would join one of your workshops. All the best.............Peter.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Peter for your continued support 👍👍

[@josebainakielorriagaarriet2066]

The video was very very short ,i want more about Glencoe.Really i want to go to Glencoe.But i have chiefs that say ,nooot!!!,no whitout us ,and whit them is imposible to go taking landscape photos,hi,hi,hi,hithank you,thank you by your videos

[@GaryGough]

Is your wife the chief by any chance? My wife can't wait to get rid of me out the house :) Thank you :)

[@josebainakielorriagaarriet2066]

@@GaryGough HI,HI,HI,HI.Ive the enemy at home,and my sons want to travel with me ,but my wife put a bad ,bad face

[@philpetrie]

Hi Garry , 1st of all , well done for getting through those Rhododrendron to get that Image at Lochan Urr , we did the same a couple of years back and it was horrendous , but definitely worth it to get that Image , and you timed it just perfectly , your next shot of the old shed , there is a sad story there { only reason Im commenting cause I thought that you should know as I know you will be as disgusted as we were when we found out } but the original bike , the one I would assume is in the friends Image was stolen , yes ,thats right stolen , for whatever reason no-one knows , and then was replaced by another photographer , we just could not believe that someone would stoop so low as to do such a thing , again , another lovely and inspirational Vlog Garry and some really super Images

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Phil, glad you enjoyed the video. That's just disgusting. How could someone stoop so low as you said? There is a lot of sad people in the world.

[@tmeeten3195]

Absolutely beautiful. One day I will get back to the UK - in the meantime I will be photographing the South Island of NZ!

[@paulcomptonpdphotography]

I am only half way through but my god I have taken my hat off to you wow why a great shot of that lake I have been to that shed as well the bike has not moved haha

[@keithsayles8050]

Pure motivation for us all Gary - just love your enthusiasm and find your photography inspiring

[@thevalleywalker]

some corking images Gary, the Island shot was a real belter.

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Alan 👍👍

[@b.scott1989]

Great video Gary. I just watched your live vlog after seeing it advertised by Scotland mountains and followed it up with this video. Gret channel and I look forward to watching many more of your videos.

[@GaryGough]

Awesome, thank you!

[@searam1]

Wow I am always amazed at the quality of your photography! Living in Atlanta, I search for the best of images from the UK. You always produce some of the very best! Thanks! Sean

[@GaryGough]

Oh thank you Sean. Consider yourself added to my Christmas card list :)

[@searam1]

@@GaryGough Haha! I am honoured... One of the very best things about your videos is your constant great mood! Love it! Sean

[@michaelrobbins1632]

Some cracking photography Gary Glencoe & Glen Etive are great locations and you made the best of your conditions by the look of it really liked your hedge scrambling Lake /mountain shot , don't reckon much to your choice of music especially through the vlog section a bit too intense for Glencoe landscapes only my opinion though Gary

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Michael. I just wanted the music to be dramatic like my images. Subjective and all that :)

[@michaelrobbins1632]

it wouldn`t do for us all to like the same Gary it would be a boring life I think, keep up the good work I`m looking forward to going back to Glencoe & Glen Etive after watching your vlog like you I`m going to try and find something a bit different which is easier said than done up there though

[@Firstmanphotography]

I hope that Glen Etive shot is printed by the time I get to yours today!! Beautiful.

[@GaryGough]

Guess you already know the answer to that :)

[@milanalberto9222]

i know im asking randomly but does anybody know a method to log back into an instagram account?? I stupidly forgot the login password. I appreciate any tips you can offer me!

[@forrestdarren2039]

@Milan Alberto Instablaster ;)

[@milanalberto9222]

@Forrest Darren I really appreciate your reply. I got to the site thru google and im trying it out atm. Takes quite some time so I will reply here later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@milanalberto9222]

@Forrest Darren it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. I'm so happy! Thanks so much, you really help me out :D

[@Ash-qz3yb]

Absolutely love your work Gary and your onscreen delivery is very informative and welcoming. I'm trying to place your accent but keep getting snippets of different locations. am I hearing a mix of west country and Yorkshire? It's been many years since I lived in the UK so I may be way off! :) Best regards from Tennessee!

[@Valentascream]

Stunning shots as always Gary thanx for sharing.

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Mark, very kind

[@antoniom.p1902]

Beautiful pictures anda Video! Garay, thanks for your vídeos, I enjoy them a lot!

[@AndyCurriePhotography]

Hi Gary, I ran Scottish Photo Tours in Glencoe for a number of years, and the reflections shot in Lochan Urr was a favourite location and is certainly not "unique" - great video though and loved your photography - keep up the good work! By the way, NEVER call our bodies of water a "Lake" - except when you're at the Lake of Menteith in Scotland...the locals hate that!!

[@1davidpeter]

Lovely work and resilience. Glad that your factor 50 ambresolaire was waterproof. For me, I think it was probably no.17 picture in the ending that was the nicest, and the be similar at about 9.22 both of the lake - just because you had the break in the weather allowing some happy colour.

[@thomasjcahill2798]

Loving the black and whites!

[@GaryGough]

My favourites too Thomas. Cheers

[@bobswezey7452]

As always awesome images beautiful views thanks for taking us along Glencoe is truly beautiful …

[@markattardo]

Gary "Tasmanian devil) Gough That was one heck of a productive trip. I'm tired just thinking about it. 😂 I can't pick a favorite, I enjoyed seeing a lot of your images. BTW, you did know you were being watched around eight twenty, right? If not that would be creepy.👀

[@mikewalker3800]

Have got to get myself north of the Watford gap!!!. Only ever driven through Glencoe, must apply the brakes next time :o). Always so enjoyable watching your vids Gary, loving those top images.

[@aquarioamico6604]

You did it again! Inspiring. Motivating. And yes, if anyone is wondering, I can attest that you are as animated and excited to chase images during your workshops as you are in your videos.

[@GaryGough]

I always get excited :)

[@adamISO200]

What an incredible set of images! Absolutely superb 👌

[@RGV250FORSALE]

Would make it perfect for me if you could somehow show your exposure settings for each shot. Absolutely amazing pictures - no words!.

[@Harry-bh5dg]

I absolutely love your photography you are inspiring me to do a lot more, and I'm slowly learning from your vids, so thank you

[@chetbowman6714]

Gary great video thank you for sharing and giving some great pointers. I loved the black and white with the ship wreck I think it captures the mood perfectly.

[@russellcrosbie1068]

You do know there are more places in Scotland than just glen Coe everyone takes photos there it’s getting boring. Not getting at Gary but over the last few weeks it’s glen coe this and glen coe that.

[@GaryGough]

Such a stunning place though Russell. It's just like everyone shooting the Lakes. Non taken btw :)

[@russellcrosbie1068]

Thanks Gary your right Glencoe is a stunning place and your photos are stunning as always. I love to go farther north every year to Sutherland. Thanks again for another great vlog.

[@PeterLariviere1]

Wow. Amazing images...loved the one with the mountains and the white house. Could see my wife and I staying there on a future trip to the UK.

[@martincregg]

Fantastic. Love the fact you show so many images. BTW, did you leave the white van in deliberately in the shot at 12:37?

[@Thebattousay]

Thank you for this stunning episode!!!! Please what is the music used in this vlog? Thank you for sharing with us your tremendous work! It's so pleasant to the eye

[@neilalmond9354]

As always loved your trip to Glen Coe. Thanks keep doing what you do. Neil.

[@derekwillson2538]

Hello Gary, I've watched this video a couple of times now to make sure it all sunk in! You always show a greater number of shots than other vloggers but it never compromises the quality. This is an awesome collection and my favourite is the simple b&w end on view of the wreck, well done, truly magnificent! Del

[@stevebowden4868]

Superb Gary really enjoyed thank you

[@GaryGough]

Thank you Steve 👍👍

[@ianlilley9901]

Hi Gary, what an awesome vlog. I thoroughly enjoyed this, and all of your vlogs. You are so inspirational, and I have learnt a lot from your channel.

[@johnsilver8840]

Hi Gary, wow,wow and wow again. Best yet.

[@GaryGough]

Thank you John 👍👍

[@douglasclayden4941]

Truly wonderful images Gary and very inspirational.

[@marellacoyle6999]

Excellent vid of my favourite place, the loch you had difficulty getting to is Lochan Urr and I've taken that same shot a few times over the years it is an enchanting location. You have some stunning images in this vid. Sad to see that old shed finally succumb to the elements and yet the bike remains, I'm so glad I took images of it before it was gone. Btw the Lake of Menteith is the only 'lake' in Scotland, everything else is either a loch or a lochan , depending on the size. Wonderful work, may bump into you when you are next up here.

[@TessLowe]

That music though! News at 10 :)

[@GaryGough]

:) Nothing like a bit of dramatic music 👍👍

[@rokacsapda]

My dream is going to Glencoe is there any workshop around I interested about summer time for a week

[@GaryGough]

Don't go near the place in the summer. It'll be crawling mosquitoes and tourists. Not sure which is the worst :) That's why I'm running mine in the winter.

[@GaryGough]

Info in the description btw

[@robinkpage]

Enjoyed this. What’s that compact little three way head Gary? What plate does it accept? Cheers.

[@GaryGough]

Not sure what you mean? The handheld?

[@robinkpage]

Gary Gough the small 3 way head on your tripod? Does it take an Arca plate. I’m an Aussie but have visited Glencoe a dozen times. There and Torridon my favourite places. I’ll try and bump into you next I’m over.

[@brianbrooking496]

Action packed with some masterpieces - adore the black & white of the wee white hoose and moody clouds… oh and the boat and all the other shots what a great 4 days that would have been. Need to get myself over to Scotland and get on a workshop… this video is saved in my favourites now… beautiful images

[@zebeddy]

Loved the video and your pure enthusiasm. Your enthusiasm itself is enough to make me want to grab my camera. Wasn't sure about that music although the piano at the end really sets the mood for your amazing photos (personal taste obviously). Would love to learn to edit like you do. I literally just bought Affinity Photo but see nearly everyone uses Photoshop. I imagine once you know how you can edit your photos, it changes the way you see an image when you are on location? Oh, and what a great photo at 0:24 :)

[@libork5397]

Gary, nice vlog. My favorite is the "Print" the one with the reflection on the lake and the island in the middle (maybe the color version feels more natural to me ).

[@markmacfeeters4603]

Great effort and result for your A1 Image. The last time I saw the shed it was still standing! Will be passing through Glencoe later in the year, sadly not enough time for exploring as we are on are way to Mull!

[@jeepjksahara]

Simply beautiful, thanks for sharing.

[@ianthomas205]

Great vid and content as usual Gary. I have very similar shots to you though not exactly the same, as I met you in Glen Etive on that day and as you say, the light was exceptional, you didn't get a photo hand feeding the deer though, or at least I don't think so. Great meeting you and having a bit bit of a laugh. Looking forward to your next instalment.

[@Ruscombephotos]

Another super video Gary! What you described as your final shot of the trip - before you saw the rainbow - is one of my favourites and also print worthy. The one with a dead tree trunk on the bank if a lake. The one where you had to crawl through the brush to get was great too. I was shocked to see bushes of rhododendrons growing there - an entirely non-native and invasive species. If you haven’t already, please post some of these in your website so we can get a better view. I watched the video on an iPad mini and will rewatch on my iMac later.

[@westenbergerstephan5955]

WOW - what an absolutely gorgeous spot. I am so jealous!!!!

[@jeffstephenson5633]

Gary I loved this upload I was willing you through the thick hedge to get something no one else has . Brilliant.

[@BigPhilipUK]

I think that’s your best vlog to date Gary, really good. I knew you were the sort of guy that wouldn’t let an impenetrable bush get in his way!

[@jimcooke5590]

brilliant vlog gary, well done for scrambling through those bushes to take that stunning reflective image of the lake, but all throughout they were awesome images

[@chriseastty2874]

Always worth heading out, the image I posted in the group of the boat in my head was thinking waste of time going out, everything pointed in the not worth it direction, but so glad I did.

[@kevins8575]

So many great images. Well done!

[@GaryGough]

Cheers Kevin 👍👍

[@sandyknight3910]

I really hate it when you think you have an amazing spot noone else has been to, then you find the description to that spot in a 2016 guide book...."if you want to shoot from in front of the bushes you'll have to scramble through them or wade along the shoreline". :-( Personally, I think your shot was WAY better...and I know you will probably not read this, as you posted this video months and months ago, but its worth others seeing and understanding that the excitement you feel (and absolutely showed on this vlog) when you find a possiblly awesome shot you havent seen before, means that no matter what, its still individual. Where you found it on your own, seeing the view for the first time with fresh eyes will mean that any shot that you take will have your own, completely uninfluenced stamp on it....and thats invaluable when you are a photographer. I am learning so much by seeing how you approach your photography. Many thanks.

[@GaryGough]

I did read it :) Cheers Sandy, it's nice to know my hard work is being appreciated. Cheers 👍👍

[@sandyknight3910]

@@GaryGough well I didnt expect you to be reading comments on an old video, my absolute apologies for the rubbish assumption. (I was hoping to encourage others towards scrapping the stupid idea of the shot needing to be completely original, to be worth anything) I am just at that stage where I am tempted to stray a bit from the classic 'safe' shot, so seeing the adventurous spirit you have has been an inspiration. I am no spring chicken and since there have been several comments on many of my instagram posts about how nearly every post seems to be an 'adventure', I can see this is going to be quite a ride... Please keep up the excellent work, seeing the behind the scenes bits, are just as valuable to those learning, as the more formal 'this is how I did it' style.

[@GaryGough]

You're never too old Sandy. Keep up your adventure and It would also be great if you could post some of your work on my FB page. It's a great community

[@shunter66]

Some fantastic images Gary thanks for sharing

[@GaryGough]

You're welcome, thank you