Here are a couple of macro shots taken indoors on a wet evening.
G2 + Auto Revuenon 50mm f/1.8 + 20mm extension tube
G2 + Auto Revuenon 50mm f/1.8 + 20mm extension tube
Bernera Beach, Glenelg
I had a rare opportunity to get away hill walking so I grabbed it and joined 3 friends for a trip to the Knoydart peninsula on the west coast of Scotland to climb Ladhar Bheinn (pron Larven), one of the Munros. First step was the drive up to Glenelg and pitch the tent at Bernera Beach. The dreaded midges descended upon us but once we got the fire going the smoke kept them away.
In the morning we got up, broke camp, and drove 9 miles further round the coast to Arnisdale where we had arranged to be taken by boat over to Barrisdale Bay on Knoydart.
Seen better days
Leaving Arnisdale
After arriving at Barrisdale Bay we got off the boat and walked round past the bothy, over the bridge, and joined the path that takes you up into Coire Dhorrcail. The path is fairly good and makes for swift progress into the corrie, the headwall of which features spectacular cliffs which make this approach from the north all the more worthwhile.
First view of Coire Dhorrcail, Ladhar Bheinn
Good path and great scenery
Looking back we had a wonderful view across Loch Hourn to Arnisdale and the unrelenting slopes of Beinn Sgritheall behind it.
Beinn Sgritheall from the mouth of Coire Dhorrcail
Ascending the Druim a’ Choire Odhair ridge
Looking back down to Loch Hourn and the sandy Barrisdale Bay
Stob a’ Choire Odhair, a subsidiary summit of Ladhar Bheinn
Triangulation pillar on Ladhar Bheinn’s westernmost summit
South east along the ridge
About 7 hours after starting out from Barrisdale we were back down waiting for our boat back to Arnisdale.
A last look back up at Ladhar Bheinn.
All pictures were taken with the Panasonic G2 and 14-45mm zoom lens.
G2 + 20mm f/1.7 @ f/8, 1/400s, ISO 100
Just a view of one of the many fields close to home here in Perthshire.
G2 + 20mm f/1.7 @ f/2.8, ISO 100, 1/500s
On a damp but warm Sunday morning I took Kirsten out for a ride in her bike trailer. She loves the thing and it’s a great way to travel a little beyond our immediate surroundings, get some exercise, and look out for photo opportunities 
Here’s the scene that I stopped to photograph:
Lines
G2 + 20mm f/1.7 @ f/5.6, ISO 100, 1/125s
G2 + 20mm f/1.7 @ f/3.2, ISO 200, 1/125s
No, the flower of this peony shouldn’t really be lying on the grass, but unfortunately we’re not keen gardeners so we don’t give the flowers the attention they need to look their best. Still, it’s alive and flowering so never mind.
G2 + 20mm f/1.7 @ f/2.5, ISO 200, 1/100s
I haven’t been photographing much lately because I’ve been busy with my demanding 21 month old daughter and doing some serious cycling when I’ve found myself with some spare time, but I made the effort to photograph this lily before it flowers.
G2 + 20mm f/1.7 @ f/1.8, 1/1600s, ISO 100
Another Saturday, another trip to St Andrews. This was the first time I’ve really noticed the beach sign, and I must say that I’m not convinced the sign is really necessary.
G2 + 20mm f/1.7 @ f/4.5, 1/400s, ISO 100
Panasonic G2 + M42 Sunomar Auto 135mm f/2.8 @ f/2.8, 1/640, ISO 400
This is one of the first shots I took with a new (to me) lens that I got for not a lot of money. A portrait lens back in its day, it becomes a rather long telephoto when mounted on a Micro Four Thirds camera. As with all legacy lenses, I doubt I’ll use it on a regular basis, but it’s nice to have.
Panasonic G2 + Auto Revuenon 50mm f/1.8 @ f/2.8, 1/250s, ISO 400
Panasonic G2 + Auto Revuenon 50mm f/1.8 + 20mm extension tube, ~f/8, 1/8s, ISO 400
I took this shot on my first proper outing with the G2, on a dull, grey, Sunday morning. I had a walk along the River Tay but because of the weather I decided to keep my eyes open for detail. This is the best of a bad bunch but it was useful to spend a bit of time learning the new camera.
