A few weeks ago I found a blog, Around Scotland, with beautiful views of the Scottish Mountains, taken not from the glens but from high up in the hills. Due to a wee injury in my lower back I can’t make such trips myself anymore which is why I enjoyed these breathtaking pictures even more. After a closer examination I also found out that the pictures represented places where I’ve been myself such as Rannoch Moor, The Kings House Hotel, Glen Coe and Glen Etive and my interest was raised even more. Curious as I am I contacted the owner of the website to find out more about the person behind these beautiful images, mainly to write about this fabulous blog and also because the text in the captions were in Polish. After a few emails back and forth Ela Dzimitko, the owner of the blog, sent me an introduction with more information about herself and why she likes Scotland so much:
My name is Ela Dzimitko. I am polish, living in Edinburgh. I moved to uk few years ago, planned to stay for 2 years but loved Scottish Highlands so much that it’s already been 7 years as I came over. I’ve always been an ‘outside activities’ person so moving to scotland not only preserved that but developed my love to hills and wilderness. I wouldnt call myself a munro bagger or hill bagger, I simply love spending time outside, wandering along beaches, wandering in the hills or just discovering new places. Few years ago I bought my first dslr camera and started another hobby – photography. I think that combining the photography with hillwalking is a perfect combination for me just now 🙂 2 things I like doing the most, and I just love when via watching my pictures other people can share the experience with me, can share the enthusiasm and admire some places which are usually hidden, remote or not accessible. I would be happy to, via my photography and short stories, encourage some other people to go and explore 🙂
Stob Dearg with Rannoch Moor on the right and a glimpse of the Kings House Hotel
I must admit that Ela succeeded in sharing the remote places and enthusiasm very well. Through my love for Scotland I’ve seen many pictures on many websites but this particular series of images taken during a walk at Buachaille Etive Mòr is one of the best so far. The photo’s cover a whole day in the mountains near Glen Coe, from sunrise to sunset, as well as climbing several munros in between. Beautiful pictures, taken on a beautiful day in almost perfect light conditions. I want to thank Ela for sharing these images and her story with us. The pictures in this post are courtesy of Ela (Around Scotland)
Beautiful light over Glen Etive and Loch Etive in the distance
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