Subject
The Highlands of Scotland
Location
Highlands, Scotland
Date
September 2021
Equipment
Nikon D800, 28mm, 70-200mm
The Untouched Wilderness of the Highlands
I traveled through the Highlands of Scotland in early September 2021. During day-long hiking trips over mountains and valleys, I got a sense of solitude and experienced the roughness of nature in its untouched form. Thick fog, misty clouds, heavy rain, open seas, lakes, and rivers were my company. Only roads, a few lost shacks, and sheep are the witnesses of the human influence. The results are ten photographs that show the unique relationship of Scotland with its nature. It is a place where even mass tourism surrenders due to its unpredictable and sometimes harsh weather. But the beauty persists, and flora and fauna interact in harmony – at least for now. Scotland, 2021
After several hours of hiking, haunted by thick fog, which was pressing up behind me, the summit was reached. During a five-minute window, the sky cleared with a view to Loch Etchachan. But the time it took to take the photo was enough for the fog to creep up the mountain as well, and only the ground provided some degree of orientation.
From time to time, I stumbled upon some small sheds and huts. None of them looked as scenic as this one. Next to this winding road and the stone bridge, it perfectly disappears in its environment. It was easy to imagine how it used to shelter lost people and provide protection from the rain.