Tag Archives: Melanie

Scotland – Mellon Udrigle and the Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Melanie

By Melanie On the rocks, Melanie at Rhue Lighthouse. Photo by Dougie Salteri Mellon Udrigle is a small crofting community that sits at the end of a single-track road, North of the village of Laide in Wester Ross, North West … Continue reading →

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Scotland – Sunshine on a Rainy Day, A trip to Ardnamurchan and Mull

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Melanie

By Melanie Rain and Scotland go together, it’s the package you sign up for if you decide to go. As I sit here I can close my eyes and imagine the rain falling outside, in my mind I can see … Continue reading →

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Gear Review – Icebreaker Thermal Wear

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Bill

Icebreaker By Melanie Using pure New Zealand merino wool Icebreaker have come up with a product that excels. A pleasure to wear, it is at all times functional and durable.

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South Africa – Kalahari and Cape Photo Safari

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Bill

A PTR Review Photographic Ups and Downs, South Africa By Melanie Speciality holiday; arranged by the renowned tour company, Explore. Trip undertaken August 2005 Price: £2699, with a local payment of £225. (2005 cost) (Not in their current itinerary.) Why … Continue reading →

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England – The Lake District

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Bill

By Melanie The English Lake District has long been associated with tourism. Since the earliest days visitors have strived to convey the images from their minds’ eye to others. Some in words as with the Lakes Poets, some by painting including Turner … Continue reading →

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Scotland – The PTR Team Goes to Elgol

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Bill

By Bill, Claire, and Melanie One of the most photographed places in Scotland is located at Elgol on the Isle of Skye.  Earlier this year, the PTR Team (Bill, Claire, and Melanie) got together and spent a week photographing different … Continue reading →

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Scotland – The Outer Hebrides, Isle of Harris and Lewis

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Bill

By Melanie Though from the name they appear two separate islands Lewis and Harris are in fact one landmass with an artificial separation created in the past by a division in the Clan MacLeod. Lewis makes up the northern two-thirds … Continue reading →

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Scotland – The Hebrides, The Isle of Skye

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Bill

The Misty Isle – Eilean a’ Cheo (South Skye) By Melanie Why Go? Of the Hebridean Islands, Skye is perhaps the most accessible.  Here you will find  wild and rugged landscapes, with a wide range of places to stay, plenty … Continue reading →

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Scotland – The Glen of Weeping

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Bill

by Melanie Scotland Western Scottish Highlands 28 miles of the A82, beginning opposite Ben Dorian north of Tyndrum and ending at Ballachuilish. (Detours not included) Why Go? Some may tell you this alternative name for Glencoe is derived from the … Continue reading →

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Scotland – Assynt, Sutherland, NW Highlands

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Bill

By Claire and Melanie Located in the far NW of Scotland this wild and remote area is dominated by the remarkable mountains of Quinag, Canisp, Suilven, Cul Mòr, Stac Pollaidh and Ben More Assynt. These reddish brown sandstone mountains rise … Continue reading →

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Wales – Five and Misty Go To Anglesey

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Bill

By Melanie and Claire Melanie: A couple of months ago I suggested to Claire that we have a weekend away in December, she came up with what turned out to be a fantastic suggestion: Anglesey, and to be more specific with … Continue reading →

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