G2 + Auto Revuenon 50mm f/1.8 + 20mm extension tube

G2 + Auto Revuenon 50mm f/1.8 + 20mm extension tube

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.

Just a view of one of the many fields close to home here in Perthshire.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.