Trip Report: Scotland, Lake District and Wales with the Alpha 7

[Phillip Reeve]

This September I traveled the UK for 3 Weeks and I had a great trip, the weather was awesome for UK standards and I spent a lot of time taking pictures of this beautiful country, I wished we had such nature here in Germany.

 

Most of the nights we stayed in hostels but we also spent 4 nights in our tent, more of that later.

 

My gear for the trip:

•  
  

• Sony a7
  

• Sony Nex 5n as a backup and small camera
  

• Canon FD 2.8/20
  

• Minolta MD 2.8/35
  

• Minolta MD 2/50
  

• Tokina 2.5/90
  

• Canon FD L 4/300
  

• a small Sirui Tripod
  

• a Lowepro Backpack
  

 

In spring I carried my Minolta 1.2/58 and Canon TS 2.8/35 to Portugal and I found the weight annoying so I replaced them with lighter lenses which I did not regret as we did lots of hiking.

 

My FD L 4/80-200 stayed home as well but I took the 300 with me which was a good decision because I only took the 300 with me when I really needed it so all in all my bag was quite a bit lighter.

 

if you have any questions about locations, gear or whatever just ask 

 

Day 1 and 2: Edinburgh

We spent the first two days in Edinburgh which is a great city but at the end I was really looking forward to less busy places.

#1

princess street gardens by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#2

edinburgh squirrel by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#3

edinburgh by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#4

Calton Hill by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#5

edinburgh airport by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

Day 3: Driving to Skye and Arrival

Most of the day was spent getting the car and driving to the Isle of Skye, but we when we arrived there was a nice sunset and the harbor of Kyleakin at the blue hour was nice as well

 

#6

Scotland - unknown loch by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#7

Ise of Skye - First Impression by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#8

Isle of Skye - Kyleakin by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#9

Isle of Skye - Kyleakin Harbor by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

[SAF Admin]

Really like these!

 

Like Edinburgh too BTW

 

Andreas

[SAR_admin]

Philip know how to use his gear

[Phillip Reeve]

Day 4 - Fairy Pools Walks

This Walk is rather popular, it was the most crowded one we did. Probably because of the beatiful scenery and rather easy walking.

#10

Isle of Skye -Fairy Pools by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#11

Isle of Skye -Fairy Pools by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#12

Isle of Skye -Fairy Pools by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#13 because I couldn't sleep I took this image at 1 am under moonlight

Isle of Skye - Fairy Pools - Moonligh by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

Day 5: Old Man of Storr

Ever photographer who visits the Isle of Sky will try to take an image here. Mine were okay but when I return I will try to camp on the mountain for moee exiting light.

 

#14

Old Man of Storr - Ascend by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#15 should I manage to return to Skye some time I will try to camp near the  old man of Storr, such a great scenery and my image isn't very exiting

Old Man of Storr by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#16

Trotternish Ridge - Isle of Skye by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

 

#17

Sunset by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#18

Sunset by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

here is an making of picture of shots #17 and #18:

[D700]

Great Stuff Phillip !!!

Thanks for sharing ...

[David A]

Some great shots there..

 

The first is a favourite.

Excellent framing and grading.

[jesse]

i really love the rim light of the last pic !

[Phillip Reeve]

In the evening of day we still had some time so we decided to do a short and easy walk with great views. Luckily the location was also a great camping spot.

 

#19

An Aird peninsula - Isle of Skye by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#20

Moonrise - Isle of Skye by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#21

campsite by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#22

Moonrise - Isle of Skye by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#23

An Aird - Isle of Skye by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#24

An Aird - Isle of Skye by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#25

An Aird - Isle of Skye by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#26

An Aird - Isle of Skye by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#27

An Aird - Isle of Skye by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

[Marc Pecquet]

27 is my favorite !

[vejo]

he most beautiful to me as picture but also documenting an impressive situation is #21.

Wonderful pictures showing really beautiful landscapes.

[Phillip Reeve]

#28

Isle of Skye by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#29

An Aird - Isle of Skye by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#30

Isle of Skye by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#31

Isle of Skye by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#32

Isle of Skye by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#33

scottish Vote for Independence by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

[DavidCartagena]

Thank you for sharing some beautiful shots from your trip.

 

Greetings David

[EvE]

Magnificent shots, all of them... 

Keep on posting!

Thanks,

Eric

[Phillip Reeve]

Thanks David and Eric!

 

#34

Kyleakin Sunrise by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#35

Kyleakin Sunrise by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#36

Broadford Red Hills by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#37

Broadford Red Hills by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#38

Broadford Red Hills by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#39

Broadford Red Hills by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

[Phillip Reeve]

 

#40

bah by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#41

bah by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

the making of:

 

#42

Isle of Skye Sunset by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#43

Isle of Skye Sunset by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#44

Eilean Donan Castle by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#45

Eilean Donan Castle by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

#46

Eilean Donan Castle by Phillip Reeve, on Flickr

 

[Glow]

Thanks for sharing these! I can't wait to visit Europe

[Phillip Reeve]

and on we go to Glencoe:

 

 

 

[sergio]

Lots of high quality shots. These pictures are worth hanging on a wall. I especially like #32.

 

I'll follow you on Flickr.