I am an amateur photographer, with a special interest in amazing places, and enjoy every minute of it.
The Outer Hebrides - what a place!!! Its where I grew up, and keep on going back to. Its outdoors has so much to offer. You can climb any hill, fish any loch, and walk along any beach, and you will probably have the place to yourself. The beaches are the best, though a wet suit helps, and are always rather empty. The hills of North Harris are equally dramatic, from the face of Sron Ulladale to that of Scourst itself. Not to mention the salmon that abound in the lochs below.
As for the rest of the Scottish Highlands, just like the Hebrides, but bigger and busier.
I've been lucky to have flown with the RAF (UGSAS), and forever grateful to 4 FTS based at RAF Valley, for giving me so much Hawk flying. A truly amazing experience.
My equipment - I've been fortunate to own a number of Canon cameras over the years. Started off with the EOS 300 (film) before going digital with the 350D, then 20D and currently have a 5D. I now use the following lenses EF 20-35, EF 28-107 and the EF 70-300.
If you want to see some really amazing photos, by Richard, then click here.
Thanks for looking...
pmi