Sunrise over a Wintry Glencoe

[wilkiemurray]

Short Film -

A first proper dump of snow hit Scotland this November and some cracking high pressure systems have been settling in – a perfect combination in my eyes.

Similar to last year I decided I wanted to take some wintry sunrise shots and immediately my thoughts turned to Chrulaiste. My favourite Glencoe viewpoint and an absolute belter of a walk, I wasn’t too bothered when the alarm got me up before 4 AM! Last year (albeit a little later – was December) I headed on the same mission and had a memorable, first post op trip, up here. However a bank of cloud that provided a grand back drop later in the day prevented the glorious sunrise I was hoping for last year.

Things were looking better today though. Leaving the car around 0630am I had set my mind on trying to pick a spot on the southern slopes of Chrulaiste to try and capture the sun hitting the Buachaille’s slopes. Off I went and as always the steep start had me delayering, although it was fringing cold (-9.5 at points on the road up!). At this point I knew I had plenty of time so decided to try my hand at longer exposures and some night time shots down the glen. Glad I did as I think these shots are my favourite photos from the day out!

Glencoe by night under a blanket of snow... by Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr

night lights Glencoe by Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr

Numb fingers and 15 minutes later I headed back on my mission to find a sunrise shot, which I eventually found with about half an hour to spare. This is usually good as it gives time to set the tripod up and get the gear ready etc etc, however today it meant star jumps and running on the spot to keep warm. It was Baltic. I even thought about packing up and heading further on just to keep warm , but I am glad I didn’t- got a smashing sunrise, I think the patience paid off ok.

dawn Glencoe by Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr

River Coupall snakes by Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr

First light on the Mountain by Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr

First light on the Mountain crop by Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr


A few photos were taken then I was back moving and generating heat (que the hot aches of sorts!). The camera stayed out and thank to a spare battery kept warm in my jacket pocket, I was a happy snapper all the way back to the car. Happy days 

A few snaps

Skiers by Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr

A86 by Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr

Road to heaven by Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr

Lochan Island by Scotland's Mountains, on Flickr

[Gordie12]

It's a great viewpoint in the summer and just stunning in the winter

[wilkiemurray]

It's a great viewpoint in the summer and just stunning in the winter

Think its my favourite place to catch a photo

ATB

M

[Alteknacker]

Wonderful images, as ever, WM (including the vid). The time exposure picss are a bit reminiscent a bit of GrahamW's from the the same vantage point earlier in the year, but without the white stuff.

[mamoset]

Cracking pics there wilkie, looks stunning.

[Mountainlove]

Lovely photos in a stunning location! Well done for braving the cold to get photos like this!!

[wilkiemurray]

Wonderful images, as ever, WM (including the vid). The time exposure picss are a bit reminiscent a bit of GrahamW's from the the same vantage point earlier in the year, but without the white stuff.

Thanks Alteknacker - its a perfect mountain for mountain photography, my favourite in Glencoe for sure

ATB

M

[wilkiemurray]

Cracking pics there wilkie, looks stunning.

Thank you - it certainly was and the sow made it eveno more so

ATB

Murray

[wilkiemurray]

Lovely photos in a stunning location! Well done for braving the cold to get photos like this!!

Thanks Mountainlove - must admit its was very very cold! However looking forward to more days like that - take it over the mild wet and windy weather an day

ATB

Murray

[Stuart Angus]