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It was the last day in October and the low autumnal sun was creating nice lighting on the landscape. On a whim I decided to take a run down to Gairloch, specifically to photograph Flowerdale, the entrance to which is just opposite the harbour. I was cutting it fine, it is a half hour drive and I was getting concerned that I would miss the action!
As soon as I turned off the main road and into the small car park at Flowerdale I was presented with the most wonderful lighting on the autumnal scene. I looked round to the sun, still just slightly above the hill behind me. I didn't have long before the shadow of the hill would blot out the light on Flowerdale.
Working quickly, but always taking time to use a tripod, I grabbed some shots. With some in the bag I relaxed and considered the next shot more carefully, and decided this time to include the small stream in the foreground. I got that too and a minute later the light started to die. I certainly cut it fine this time.
The large house is Flowerdale House, historic seat of the Mackenzies of Gairloch. It was originally built in 1738 by Sir Alexander MacKenzie and at that time was often referred to as 'An Tigh Dige' - The Moat House - after the previous main residence on the estate. The original house was extended considerably in 1904.
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