Scot-image

A new version of scot-image has just been released!  Rather than migrate the site into WordPress I decided it would be easier to rewrite the old site using the wordpress theme.  A days worth of trial and error coding later and it was finished.  I hope you like it!

I’ve still to add a few more images to the home page and for some reason the pixellated effect slide show doesn’t work in Firefox.  Another day!

If you spot any mistakes, broken links, etc., please let me know.  Thanks.

One of the most interesting areas in Glasgow at the moment is along the Clyde at Pacific Quay.  In the news recently was the Clyde Arc bridge, nicknamed the “Squinty Bridge”, which was closed due to a snapping cable hanger and the subsequent discovery of another crack.  The bridge will be closed for some time.  Along the river bank on Pacific Quay is the new BBC Scotland Headquarters and the rather more interesting Glasgow Science Centre.  You can cross the river by the Bell’s Bridge here to take a closer look at the “Armadillo” building and the impressive Finnieston Crane.

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 The Clyde Arc or “Squinty Bridge” and River Clyde, Glasgow.

 The Finnieston Crane and the Clyde Arc, Glasgow.

 Glasgow Science Center.

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It’s too late to catch the last post for Christmas but I’m getting in the spirit of things now!  Many towns and cities in Scotland make a big effort to celebrate Hogmanay.  Edinburgh’s Hogmanay party is world famous and has some great photo opotunities, but seeing in the New Year on Stirling Castle Esplanade is pretty special too.  For something different, visit Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire to see the Fireball ceremony.

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 Edinburgh Hogmanay Party Fireworks.

 Hogmanay in Stirling.

 Stonehaven Fireball Ceremony.

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Stirling lies fairly central in Scotland and has been at the center of much of Scotland’s history throughout history.  Kenneth MacAlpine unites the Scots and Picts as one nation under his rule, following a battle at the Gathering Stone at Airthrey, present day site of Stirling University.  The Battles of Independence at Stirling Brig and Bannockburn, fought and won by William Wallace and Robert the Bruce respectively, took place within sight of Stirling Castle. Later several of the Kings of the Royal House of the Stewart based themselves within the protection of the Castle Walls.  In 1488 King James III was defeated and killed in battle fighting disaffected nobles at nearby Sauchieburn and is buried at Cambuskenneth Abbey (there is a tradition that he was actually assassinated after the battle).  Stirling played a lesser part in Scotland’s history in later years.  Queen Mary of Scots stayed there (of course!) and Bonnie Prince Charlie took the town for the Jacobite cause, but failed to take the castle.

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 Stirling Bridge and the Wallace Monument.

 Statue of Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn.

 Stirling Castle

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I’ve spent the day installing and setting up WordPress on scot-image.  Initially, I was just looking for a facility to post a few comments and receive a bit of feedback, but the WordPress can do so much more.  I’ve only just scratched the surface so far, but I think I could migrate Scot-image to within WordPress and the format you see here (not the image database, of course).  So here is my first attempt!  It basically involves some heavy editing of a supplied theme css file, installing a few plugins and playing about with widgets (my Dad will love that!).  The categories section will be very useful and, over time, the locations will reflect my image collection.

I would welcome any suggestions or feedback - I’m just a beginner!

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Angus is a much overlooked area, which is a shame because it has a lot of photographic potential.  Glamis Castle is a well known draw but Edzell Castle is worth a look too. The small town of Kirriemuir, the birthplace of J. M. Barrie, author of “Peter Pan”, lies at the foot of the Angus hills.  Rich agricultural scenes, dotted with Pictish stones, lead to the coast, with Lunan Bay being a personal favourite.  Just down the coast lies Arbroath, famous for its “Smokies” and the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath.

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 Peter Pan in Kirriemuir

 The “Declaration of Arbroath”

 Glamis Castle

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New stock photos of Ardnamurchan Lighthouse, Sanna Bay and Arisaig have just been uploaded to Alamy and Scot-image.

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 Ardnamurchan Lighthouse

 Sanna Bay

 Near Arisaig

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Calendar companies are busy putting together, and some finalising, their 2009 ranges now.  One new business quick off the mark is The Wee Calendar Company, who is producing a range of small desk calendars featuring photographs of Scotland. The range covers most areas of Scotland and I am pleased to say that my images appear in several of them. The Stirling and the Trossachs, Edinburgh and Perthshire calendars contain my images exclusively. They measure just 10cm x 9cm and cost £2.99. Available from February 2008.

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Hi,

Welcome to my blog. Its here that I hope to share what is happening in the world of stock photography and how it effects me and my business. I’ll be letting you know where I have been with my camera, where some of my photographs have been sold (view some recent clients and published work) and my future plans for the business. Alamy has become my main distributor for stock images and I’ll also be posting my views on the changes there.

Use the category box on the right to navigate through my blog posts. 

Scot-image is here to sell (read license) stock photography.  To see the full range of images from Scotland, plus a few European locations, the best place to start is at my gallery listings.  Search through the galleries, which can now be viewed as a slideshow, or by keyword (search box above) to find the picture you need.  All images are available for licensing and immediate download of high-resolution files.  I also welcome direct inquiries to help fulfill your needs and to discuss pricing and bulk sales.  Prints are available from all images too.

Commissions are welcome.

Here’s a link to the homepage of Scot-image.

Bye for now.

Dave

 License or buy a print this image of Buachaille Etive Mor.