Published in Scotland Magazine Issue 33 on 22/06/2007.

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Snap happy

Scotland is one of the most picturesque places in the world, so Kate Ennis gets some insider information on how to capture it on camera

Postcards of inspiring vistas to make friends and relatives back home envious of your holiday destination are never in short supply in Scotland. It has to be one of the most picturesque countries in the world, with its contrast of sweeping landscapes and dramatic lighting, which is why the great Scottish outdoors has long been a magnet for professional and amateur photographers alike.

Although it clearly helps to have such a naturally beautiful subject in front of the lens, it cannot guarantee a great picture, of course. So to return home with holiday snaps that do Scotland as much justice as those postcards, I asked the country’s top photographers for their expert advice on the most visually appealing locations and the best times to visit them.

Photographer Andy Hall has travelled extensively around Scotland shooting images for both volumes of his book A Sense of Belonging to Scotland, which captures the favourite landscapes of Scottish celebrities. “I’m very fond of Perthshire around Crieff and Dunkeld in autumn or Assynt near Ullapool in winter when the snow-covered peaks are bathed in the afternoon light,” says Andy. “However, my absolute favourite shot is from the tiny island of Iona on the glorious white beach at Traigh Bhan under an azure blue sky with the Ross of Mull in the distance.” For East Lothian based photographer Glyn Satterley, his location of choice is the Outer Hebrides for its wonderful feeling of timelessness. He is also drawn to the dramatic atmosphere.....

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By Kate Ennis

Section : Scottish Landscapes

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