Edge

… a series of photos that make me feel
like I’m at the edge of the world …

… and of course in Shetland I am …

… rocky …

… green …

… pink …

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Puffins

… saw my first puffins today …

… popping out of home for a blast of air on a very windy day …

… more to come when I have more than my iPhone on me …

Eshaness

…  a stunning coastline formed by a volcano …

… consisting of a series of geos …
narrow, deep inlets caused by wave erosion along cliff faults

… where thousands of birds congregate and nest …

… in the craggy steep cliffs …

… and a refreshing paddle down by the sea
is a perfect end to the walk …

West Burra

… one of the smaller Shetland islands
off the west coast not too far from Scalloway …

… a beautiful sunny day for a short walk …

… starting at the very picturesque Meal Beach …

… the weather changes constantly just like the landscape …
I stayed well away from the cliff edges which are steep and a bit slippery

… but the views are always beautiful …

… the lighthouse on Fugla Ness …
another post will look at Shetland place names

… pretty pink and grey stones …
porphyritic adamellite with feldspar crystals
which glint in the sunshine
(allegedly)

… the view from the lighthouse
with the village of Hamnavoe on the right
and in the distance in one of the bays
you can just see Scalloway …

… I followed the road helpfully called Roadside …

… through Hamnavoe back to my car …

 

Cyanotypes in Shetland 1

… so the weather is not great …
not a lot of uv around but that’s never stopped me

… coating paper by candlelight …
feels authentic!

… first batch in sunlight on the back step …

… bit dull as chemicals were slightly contaminated …

… second batch in the rain – just rain …
not sure how this will turn out

… rain, seawater, seaweed and shells …

… these are still developing so results to follow …

 

 

On the Ferry

… it seemed like a long way …

… 12 hours on the overnight ferry …

…. but it went very quickly partly due to a good night’s sleep
in a cabin shared with a couple of nice Dutch ladies …

… and the chance to wander about
despite the damp weather …

… a few others braved it too …
mainly the smokers

… a little unsteady on my feet …

… it was good to see land when morning arrived …

… a very enjoyable trip …

… all courtesy of Northlink Ferries
who are sponsoring my trip to Shetland

 

 

 

Shetland – my view

… changes all the time depending on time and weather …

… Saturday 8.30am …

… Sunday 7.30am …

… Sunday 11.30pm …