Sunday 2 December 2012

Photographs of McCaigs tower Oban Argyll scotland

Here are two of my pictures featuring the symbol of Oban "McCaigs tower" both illustrated in black and white.Oban single malt whisky from the local distillery is the theme for one of the images.Dennis Hardley Photography at www.scotphoto.com

Thursday 29 November 2012

Misty scene in Glen Dochart,Perthshire,Scotland.

Caught this lovely scene just before dusk in picturesque Glen Dochart with mist hanging around the glen with a corner of Ben Lawers just catching the late evening sun.www.scotphoto,com

Peaceful autumn reflections in Glencoe.Scotland.

We took this picture this autumn looking west from Kinlochleven across a peaceful Loch Leven with the Pap of Glencoe dominating the tranquil scene.www.scotphoto.com

Striking picture of Chemical plant.Merseyside.

I love to photograph anything that makes a striking image including industrial subjects such as this ICI chemical plant lit up against a beautiful sunset afterglow.www.scotphoto.com

Dusk over Dunstaffnage bay,Argyll.Scotland.

Last night we took this picture across Dunstaffnage bay towards the Marine labs and campus with the moon rising over the North east.Nikon D3x with 24-70mm lense. Dunstaffnage by Dunbeg,near Oban,Argyll,Scotland.See www.scotphoto.com for more images and downloads.

Christmas lights in Oban,Argyll,Scotland.

Dennis and Tony Hardley decided to take a new photograph of Oban at Dusk with the christmas lights etc.So this is what Oban looks like in late November 2012.Picture shows Argyll square and the railway station and pier.www.scotphoto.com

Winter Festival Oban Argyll 2012

Took this photograph a few days ago on the last day of the Winter Festival in Oban to capture the fireworks display,which was quite good ,decided to use the swans as a foreground and the North Pier as the focal point.Laser beam came out very well and we were pleased with the results.Oban,Argyll,Scotland.www.scotphoto.com

Tuesday 13 November 2012

A visit to Kenmore on Loch Tay.

This autumn view is in another of my favourite areas "Breadalbane" Perthshire looking down onto the east end of loch Tay and the village of Kenmore.The backdrop is Drummond hill where there is a forest walk and viewpoint with another good view of the village.

A bit of a hastle in glencoe.

 Another of my absolute favourites which also gave me great satisfaction when I saw the results especially after having gotten myself into this hole along with gear and heavy tripod.It was late afternoon light that caught both waterfall and cliff-face,and combined with a slow shutter speed I achieved this shot.Getting out was another story though.

autumn in the trossachs

During a recent visit to the trossachs region I managed to get this lovely autumn scene from the shore of the lake of mentieth with natural starburst and its reflection in the loch.www.scotphoto.com

Tuesday 21 February 2012

Abstract art by Dennis Hardley of Pittenweem village,fife


This is one of my favourite abstract art themes,Its Pittenweem village in Fife,Scotland,with its 16th cent buildings with red pantiles.This is now available on a 80x60 canvas print and looks really cool.www.scotphto.com

Ferry"Lord of the Isles" passes Duart castle on the Isle of Mull.


Captured this magnificent scene late afternoon with dramatic light on the mainland hills and Duart castle,Island of Mull.Argyll,Scotland.The ferry is MV" Lord of the Isles"heading out to Lochboisdale.Uist from Oban.

156 Sprinter train on the horseshoe viaduct nr Tyndrum


We often go out looking for new pictures of boats/trains/and planes,Here I captured the Glasgow to Fort William train passing over this magnificent Horseshoe viaduct near Bridge of Orchy.Shooting right into the sun does help to bring out the colour of foreground water and vegatation when backlit.More at www.scotphoto.com which now has over 5000 pictures on a searchable data base.simply search,choose,pay,and download your file.

Sunset over Oban Airport by Connel Argyll


Captured this lovely sunset afterglow at Oban airport with the control tower and access road.From here you can fly to Tiree,and Colonsayand Coll.www.scotphoto.com

Sunset and moonrise over linne of lorne from connel


This lovely peaceful scene was taken from Connel village looking across towards the morvern hills and Benderloch.www.scotphoto.com

Thursday 26 January 2012

Highland cow Mull


Visitors to the west highlands just love our highland cattle,and quite rightly so I too am a big fan of these hairy beasts.I found this one cooling off in Loch Scridain on the island of Mull,Argyll.

Monday 23 January 2012

Night time image of Hong Kong


Since its the chinese new Here is a couple of pictures of Hong Kong I took back in the year of the pig: 2012 is the year of the dragon. This picture shows the Lippo centre building as seen from the foot of the bank of china tower.This is simply an amazing place to visit,Fast moving,Vibrant,colourful,and very modern.

chinese new year picture


Its the chinese new year once again (the year of the Dragon) watched pictures of Hong Kong on TV,reminded me of my visit to this fantastic place.(I would love to go back) Here is a picture of Hong Kong harbour as seen from the Peak.

Friday 20 January 2012

Thatched croft Uist Hebrides


I just love the vibrant colours in this abstract version of a thtached croft on North Uist in the outer Hebrides.See abstract images at www.scotphoto.com/commercial/new abstract art.

Thursday 19 January 2012

Loch Lomond starburst in autumn


Taken on a much better day than the one I drove back from glasgow on yesterday,this was taken in the autumn from the south east shore of the loch.Therer are noe over 5000 images on www.scotphoto.com.

Saturday 14 January 2012

ARRAN FROM ISLAND OF BUTE


I took this picture from Dunagoil fort,south west bute towards the rugged mountains on the nearby island of Arran.I very much enjoy visiting both of these fine islands each with its own quality landscape features.

Friday 13 January 2012

Sunrise on a peaceful loch Lomond by Dennis Hardley


This picture was taken from the north end of loch lomond just south of ardlui just after sunrise.remmember that Dennis has now launched his new website at www.scotphoto.com where you can search,choose,pay,and download from a selection of 5000+ images of scotland.Why not enhance your business website for as little as £15 per picture.

Tuesday 10 January 2012

Happy Faces on fairground ride.


Once again using slower shutter speeds,I captured these happy faces enjoying a stomach churning ride on blackpool pleasure beach

Edinburgh at night by Dennis Hardley Photography


I love taking pictures at night,or painting the scene at slow shutter speed onto your digital canvas.Took this one of Edinburgh from above Waverely station. There are now over 5000 images on www.scotphoto.com. This site has had a recent makeover and also has a searchable/downloadable data-base.Simply choose and image,pay for it,and download.

Friday 6 January 2012

Digital abstract art by Dennis Hardley


I have a great inner feeling for exactly what I am looking for when composing a digital art picture.Digital photo art is extremely personal more like an artist with a paint brush accept that Im using a digital canvas.This one Ive simple called the FARM.

Monday 2 January 2012

Oban at Night



I always believe that oban becomes a more vibrant place when lit up at Dusk,for example the tower is almost hidden amongst the similar coloured granite houses in daylight,whilst after dark it becomes the symbol of Oban glowing in the night sky like a beacon.That is why it must be floodlit at all times.This has not been the case ie for the winter festival display,Its oban,s eiffel tower,its oban,s whitehouse,the sydney bridge,its obans blackpool tower,it represents Oban!! Period:Add Image