Lewis (Aerial Photos this time)

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These were taken on Friday morning. I had to skip breakfast to get out early but as I was late in the night before (see previous post) it was not as early as I should have been so light was a bit harsh.

1.
Arnish yard. Once a boat then oil yard, now the contentious site of a wind turbine factory.
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2.
This view reminded me of the battleship game. It is actually a Fred Olson cruise liner.
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3.
This is an area where the peat was mechanically recovered (as opposed to hand-cut) and the standing water is reflecting the sunlight.
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4.
The cliff at Barvas on the west coast of Lewis.
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5.
The big atlantic. Next stop America!
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6.
A little fishing bothy.
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7.
One day this will be all wind farm. The proposed site of Europe's biggest wind farm. Not sure this is a good thing.
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8.
A freight carrier repositioning using it's thrusters to get onto dock while two small fishing boats return to harbour.
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As always, stunning photos Gary. Shame the focus wasn't on the water instead of your feet in number 5. I love the first photo.
Interesting about the massive windfarm... I don't find wind turbines particularily ugly, and I'd much rather see them than a huge coal-fired power station, but it really will change that landscape forever.
 
Always a pleasure to see your inflight shots Gary..

Another great series.(y)
 
markp said:
Shame the focus wasn't on the water instead of your feet in number 5.
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I have one of those :D
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Actually thought that the out of focus was a better interpretation of the distance when thinking about the size of the Atlantic.

Interesting about the massive windfarm... I don't find wind turbines particularily ugly, and I'd much rather see them than a huge coal-fired power station, but it really will change that landscape forever.
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There is more than just turbines to this story. Scotland does not need the power - it is for ENGLAND! As well as the wind farm we need a whole new power grid with monster pylons to carry it south. It is this I object to.
 
I see you put you foot in it again Gary ( Sorry couldn't let that pass :D )
1 & 2 for me (y) and yes I can see what you mean about a game of battle ships
 
Wow. I've really got to get a lift on one of those things one day. Looks awesome :D

I am so envious of your local scenery.
 
great stuff :)
 
Great Shots again , I just love looking at them....


Pic #6........That is a remote cottage......how the hell do you move in your furniture ?:)
 
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