Through my lens

Dave's
Photography

Photographs from a life being lived—each with a little dose of the story behind it.

Dave at Silver Sands on the west coast of Scotland

Red chillies growing on Dave's allotment

I have taken photographs for years—on walks, camping trips, holidays and ordinary mornings at the allotment. Some record a beautiful view. Others matter because of the memory attached to them.

These are not photographs chosen because they are technically perfect. They are here because they mean something to me.

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Scotland & the West Coast

Lochs, islands, steam, sea air—and the moments that made me stop and reach for the camera.

Dave at Silver Sands with the mountains beyond — **A moment at Silver Sands**One of those views that makes the journey worthwhile.

The Jacobite steam train arriving at Mallaig — **Steam into Mallaig**The Jacobite arriving with all the sound and atmosphere of another age.

Boats travelling through Neptune's Staircase — **Neptune’s Staircase**Watching boats climb the locks is slow, practical engineering—and completely absorbing.

A shipwreck on Loch Linnhe with a fisherman in the water — **The wreck on Loch Linnhe**The fisherman in the water turned an interesting scene into a photograph with a story.

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Camping & Ullswater

Family, weather and the simple pleasure of making a temporary home beside the lake.

Ullswater beneath the surrounding fells — **Ullswater opens up**The sort of view that immediately slows the day down.

Three generations enjoying time together at Ullswater — **Three generations**The scenery was magnificent, but sharing it made the trip.

Food being prepared at the campsite — **Dinner at camp**Nothing fancy—just good food tasting better outdoors.

A wet morning at the Ullswater campsite — **A proper camping morning**The rain is part of the story. The tarp and a brew make all the difference.

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Closer to Home

Allotment growth, winter walks and unexpected roadblocks—the camera notices what an ordinary day can contain.

Red chillies growing among green leaves — **Red among the green**Months of patience rewarded by the first chillies changing colour.

Large healthy rhubarb leaves on Dave's allotment — **The allotment turns tropical**A familiar crop looking almost exotic when it fills the frame.

A snowy winter landscape during one of Dave's walks — **Winter underfoot**Cold, quiet and memorable—the camera lets me bring the day home.

Highland cattle calmly blocking a country road — **The road belonged to them**Fifteen minutes waiting, and a reminder that not every delay is a nuisance.

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The best thing about a collection is that it is never quite finished.

I will add new photographs after trips, walks, matches and allotment seasons—while keeping the stories already gathered here.

Dave'sPhotography

The best thing about a collection is that it is never quite finished.

Dave's
Photography