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4th March 2014 - Images of the West Highlands and Islands John Peter On Tuesday 4 March 2014 President Michael Heale .welcomed an
excellent presence of members with two guests from Carluke Probus Club Guest speaker was John Peter a well renowned photographer who
gave an illustrated talk on “Images of the West Highlands and Islands” Our
journey commenced at Loch Lomond with a view of “The Maid of the Loch” set
magnificently against the backdrop of Ben Lomond, we then meandered through
Arrocher, Cairndow to be presented with a panoramic view of Inverary across the
reflective watery expanse of Loch Fyne. A quick sail along the Crinan Canal to
the village of Crinan before arriving in Oban. I brief visit to Mull and Iona
Abbey before arriving at Fort William. We were then treated to a magical shot of
the “Jacobite” train crossing the Glenfinnan Viaduct billowing smoke on its
journey to Mallaig. No West Highland journey would be complete without going over
the sea to Skye and the views of the majestic Red Cuillins that had been
captured in the rare lighting depicting the reddish colour. Next port of call
was Ullapool before viewing the hills where the Scottish gold rush held a short
lived hope of fortune for some! At most places featured in the presentation a gourmet resume
was given on excellent hostelries for the insatiable Munro Baggers to recharge
their energy. By the time we arrived at Durness and Betty Hill plus a quick
visit to Smoo Caves everyone was physically exhausted, that did not deter the
many questions on photographic techniques utilised by John when acquiring these
pictures all of which were most adequately dealt with. This excellent morning was rounded off with a most
enthusiastic vote of thanks from the members. This meeting was closed with the
President announcing an open meeting on Tuesday 18 March 2014 to which members
could invite wives, lovers or girlfriends to enjoy a challenging meeting to be
given by Helen Morrison on the topic “The drama and the battles of the
Covenanters”. |