An awesome day in Glencoe

Since being in Scotland I have felt my photos have been a bit pedestrian. Well, that all changed today.
Yesterday, I mentioned be careful what you wish for, and on the quiet, I had been hoping for a wee bit of snow... guess what we woke to. Yup, all that pouring rain yesterday provided snow on the mountains but not on the roads… perfect!
Our plans for the day went out the window and we went back up to Glencoe. It was absolutely perfect photo weather: we had the drama in the skies with passing rain, sleet & even a large hail shower, all interspersed with mini fine breaks; allowing light into the drama provided by the bad stuff. I could not have scripted it better.  I have always said that snow is a “pretty” filter and it certainly lends a certain something to landscapes. With the rain/sleet/hail showers rather than unrelenting heavy rain, we were able to duck in & out and shoot without getting soaked to the skin. Perhaps I am biased because of my Scots heritage, the Highlands are without doubt, dramatic & beautiful. Add rain, and the colours saturate & intensify. Add snow, and you have beautiful contrasts. What an awesome day.