Photoshoot at Bellymack Hill Farm - Kite Feeding Station
Galloway Kite Trail, Castle Douglas
A day out at Bellymack Hill Farm (October 21) at the Kite feeding station in Galloway to experience the delights of Kites for my first time. What a day, avian feeding on a grand scale brought many opportunities, I was well impressed. The drive down from Edinburgh, Midlothian took a few hours but the trip was worth every minute. There was sunshine, cloudy skies and wind, lots of wind. I expected the Kites to devour the buckets of scraps on the food station, however this didn't happen, I'm told the fresh to strong breeze played it's part, no doubt making it challenging for the Kites to make their approach, this lent itself to more bird in flight pictures than I expected, so no complaints. There wasn't much of a feeding frenzy on this occasion, I'm told that's not always the case. There was still lots of meaty remains left on the table when we left at 4pm. I'll be sure to return again, windy or not.
Photos of birds, organised event
Photographs by John Gilchrist
20+ Kite images in the full gallery at Red Kite Photography Experience
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Autumn Sunrise Edinburgh
An autumn morning in Edinburgh, tram station for Hermiston Gait, Edinburgh Park. 21-100732
Setting sun over the Pentlands
SundownThe Pentland Hill range near Edinburgh
Sunset over Edinburgh hill range.
Pentland Hills | Art Print by John Gilchrist
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Photoshoot at Northumberland Birds of Prey Photography Workshop
I've just done something that I've not done in a while, what is it? socialising.
Yes, I had the opportunity to meetup with like-minded friends where we pursued our interest in a natural environment away from Zoom meetings. Members of the Midlothian Camera Club had arranged attendance at a Birds of Prey Photography Workshop. It wasn't local, we headed down to rural Northumberland where the welcome team were very friendly, helpful, and most importantly of all, knowledgeable in their field.
First and foremost, the bird's welfare always came first, nobody could handle the birds other than the professional falconer Andy Howey.
The teachings, it was a pleasure to engage in our pre-shoot lesson, we listened and absorbed the guidance of experience wildlife photographer Alan Hewitt. Under Andy's wing we were offered top tips on how to approach the birds and what to look out for, after our classroom tutorial we had our guided practical tour around the centre.
All in all it was a fun and productive day, enjoy if you plan on going, it's recommended. For me, it was a great opportunity to test new gear in a nature setting, up until now, some of my gear has only really been pointed at my aviation interest, so it was nice to have a change of target in the viewfinder.
Bonus points, I think Alan has been hustled for a lecture at Midlothian Camera Club sometime soon, I hope so, we look forward to seeing him again.
Photos of birds, organised event
Photographs by John Gilchrist
30+ Bird of prey images in the full gallery at BoP Photography Workshop
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That Impressive Glass Roof | Edinburgh Architecture
(Back Catalogue) Image by John Gilchrist
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The Energy Sector | Oil, Gas & Clean Energy
(Back Catalogue) Art Print by John Gilchrist
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Meaningful Moments in Life | Scottish wedding photographers, archive image by John Gilchrist
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The grounds around Mavisbank House, light fog in the air.
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Air force display team, doing what they do best.
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