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Scalloway castle on a cloudy day.

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Last night’s sunset brought photographers of all ages to scenic spots to catch the quickly changing sunset.

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A variety of images taken with nearly numb fingers on a very cold Boxing Day.  From calm waters to an illegally parked balloon.

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Another calm day in Scalloway. I never tire of taking photos in and around Scalloway. The weather makes every photo unique. I gave this one some HDR treatment.

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On the 21st November there was a spectalular sunset in Shetland. I headed for the Scord of Scalloway to get an elevated view before driving back down the hill for some ground level images.

I took my mandolin to the Scalloway Castle to photograph it in a different setting. I only had a few minutes to do it as a strange person came into the castle and I admit to being rather afraid. I was the only other person in the castle and I had the key so I had to wait until he had finished looking around before I could lock up. I waited outside – I think it was a good idea. I won’t be going to the castle again by myself.

I could see these brilliant red poppies from far away. Such a contrast to the grey drizzly morning. I was glad I had decided to go for a walk regardless of the cold wet weather.

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There have been some stunning sunsets in Shetland in the last two or three days. So beautiful that sometimes there were six or eight cars lining the road at the top of the Scord to watch and photograph. It’s one of those situations where you would like to be in a few different places at the same time to catch the different pictures. But the view from the Scord is hard to beat especially on evenings like this.

These photos were taken over two evenings. With photos number 2 and 3, I zoomed in quite a bit as the sun, just above the horizon, was bright orange and yellow and I thought it would look good closer. I was delighted with the added bonus of a gull flying into view as I clicked.

I admit that I am struggling with the settings on my new camera and the sunset doesn’t wait while you make various adjustments. But I did manage one or two successes and here they are.  I hope you like them.

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