HEBRIDEAN PRINCESS IN OBAN OCT 09

TODAY I DECIDED TO GO TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF OBAN BAY TO GET A SHOT OF THIS LUXURY CRUISE SHIP WHICH OPERATES SAILINGS FROM OBAN.FOR A CHANGE I WANTED TO GET THIS WITH MACAIGS TOWER TOWERING ABOVE THE VESSEL.

ONE OF MY SPECIALITIES IN PHOTOGRAPHY IS BOATS TRAINS AND PLANES.I HAVE HAD PICTURES PUBLISHED OVER THE YEARS FEATURING ALL 3 OF THESE FORMS OF TRANSPORT.www.scotphoto.com

LYNX HELICOPTERS AT CONNEL TODAY

AROUND NOON TODAY i HEARD THE FAMILIAR SOUND OF 4 OF THESE CHOPPERS OVERHEAD SO I HEADED OVER TO OBAN AIRPORT TO GET SOME SHOTS OF BOTH Mk7 AND Mk 9 LYNX ARMY HELICOPTERS REFUELING.HERE IS ANOTHER SHOT OF THESE WHEN THEY TOOK OFF.CHECK OUT MY EARLIER BLOGS FOR CHINOOKS AND HERCS AT THIS AIRFIELD

LYNX HELICOPTERS AT CONNEL TODAY

TODAY I dashed down to Oban airport to get some shots of 4 Lynx choppers that called in for a fuel stop.Both Mk 7 and Mk9s were amongst the group.The way to identify each each MK is as follows:The MK 7 has skids undercarrage and the Mk 9 has non retractable wheels. Later they set off east along Loch Etive and then towards Loch Awe.The shot was taken with a Nikon D3X 70-300 zoom http://www.scotphoto.com/

GLENCOE HOTEL COMMISSION OCT 09

The Glencoe hotel has been closed for some time now,but the good news is that its re-opening under new management soon! Dennis and Tony were asked to take some new photographs of the interior.Its got a nice ambiance in the bar lounge with a real fire and comfy seating.Here's a shot of this lounge. We tried to create a warm atmosphere in our imagery .www.scotphoto.com

GLENCOE HOTEL COMMISSION OCT 09

This beautifully situated hotel in the pass of Glencoe has recently been taken over and completely refurbished and will be re-opening again soon.Dennis and Tony were commissioned to take some shots and we couldn't wait to see how it looks.We were not disappointed.The dining room,lounge bar,and bedrooms were especially nice.Here is a brief preview of one of the bedrooms.

CRIANLARICH HOTEL SHOOT 30TH SEPT 09

The Crianlarich hotel is on the up and up with new management and staff .Dennis and Tony were asked to shoot food on latest visit.Here is one of their new specialities fit for the many hungry walkers that call in during their West Highland Way trek.This dish looks and smells as good as it looks. A Hot Pot dish topped with fresh sliced potatoes.Dennis Hardley Photography at http://www.scotphoto.com/

CRIANLARICH HOTEL SHOOT 30TH SEPT 09

We were asked to shoot more food at this up and coming hotel produced by head chef Calum.

One of the seafood dishes was this one depicting fresh Langoustines.This hotel is now under new management and business in booming.

Apart from landscapes Dennis really enjoys doing food shoots its such a great subject where composition is as important as in the shooting of a landscape.