James Illing Photography

Tag: Photography

  • Faskally Forest – Pitlochery

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    Faskally Forest offers two scenic walking paths around a picturesque loch, one accessible for wheelchairs, while the other features uneven terrain. The woodland is particularly stunning in Autumn. Nearby Pitlochry provides dining options, and parking is available. Photography opportunities include the charming boat house and morning mist over the lake.

  • Circus Lane – Edinburgh

    Circus Lane – Edinburgh

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    Circus Lane, located in Edinburgh’s New Town near Stockbridge, is a scenic residential street that originated as a mews in the 1760s. It features converted small houses and is best photographed during dawn or sunset. Nearby Stockbridge offers various artisanal dining options, and transport to Circus Lane is easily accessible.

  • The Crannog – Loch Tay

    The Crannog – Loch Tay

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    The Crannog Centre, an Iron Age museum on Loch Tay, relocated to Dalerb after a devastating fire in 2021, offering a 4-hectare site with friendly guides. The new coordinates are GPS 56.581832,-4.020547. The photo was taken from Kenmore beach at GPS 56.583132,-3.996384. Visitors can capture the site’s new construction and explore limited nearby facilities.

  • Dugald Stewart Monument – Edinburgh

    Dugald Stewart Monument – Edinburgh

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    The Dugald Stewart Monument, located on Carlton Hill in Edinburgh, offers a stunning view of the city and iconic buildings. It commemorates the Scottish philosopher Dugald Stewart, a key figure in the Scottish Enlightenment. Photographers are advised to use a wide-angle lens and consider a morning shoot for optimal lighting. Nearby facilities include restaurants, coffee…

  • Median Filtering

    Median Filtering

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    As a landscape photographer, I often do not want people in my photo. These days many of the photography spot that I want to shoot are rarely empty. This technique is handy to remove people from the photo. This requires Photoshop rather than light room as we are going to do some mathmatical magic on…

  • Allt da Ghob Waterfalls – Glen Lyon

    Allt da Ghob Waterfalls – Glen Lyon

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    This waterfall and bridge are a very well hidden gem in Glen Lyon. It is difficult to see due to the trees between the road and the river. Even knowing where it is it is easy to miss. It is a bit of a hop down the bank to get a photo like this through…

  • Ross Fountain – Edinburgh

    Ross Fountain – Edinburgh

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    The Ross Fountain is the beautiful fountain in the heart of Princes Street Gardens. There is a fantastic shot of the fountain, with the castle towers in the background. This can be taken from just under the nearby trees. Ross Fountain Ross Fountain sits within Princes Street Gardens. It was produced at the iron foundry…

  • The Vennel – Edinburgh

    The Vennel – Edinburgh

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    This post features a stunning photograph of Edinburgh Castle taken from The Vennel, a picturesque spot popular with photographers. The location offers a clear view of the castle, especially in the afternoon when it is fully lit. It’s recommended to use a wide angle lens and a tripod for photography. Additionally, nearby facilities include restaurants,…