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Shetland landscape photography

Scenic landscapes are not hard to come by in Shetland. The coastline, hills, lochs and even the towns and villages can have a wonderful aesthetic. These landscapes are all enhanced by the quality of light you experience at 60° north, especially in Winter when the sun is very low in the sky. I find Shetland's coastal scenery immensely dramatic. There are over 1000 miles of coastline, and much of this is very exposed to the harshest of elements. Such conditions have created some stunning rock formations and dramatic cliffscapes.

Stormy seas and cliffs — Looking towards Hamnavoe, Burra

A view of the island of Foula and a small fishing boat — View of Foula from Hamnavoe, Burra

Sun shining through the clouds above the town of Lerwick — Looking South across Lerwick Harbour

Coast line near Fladdabister — Leea Geo, Fladdabister

St Ninian's Isle from Mossy Hill at sunset — St Ninian's Isle from Mossy Hill

Cliffs and lighthouse at Sumburgh Head — Sumburgh Head

Sun shining through the clouds over the coast of Burra — Looking south from Hamnavoe, Burra

Cliffs near Dale of Walls — Steis Point, Dale of Walls

Stormy seas and the cliffs at the Ness of Burgi — Hog of the Ness and Horse Island

Looking down at gannets on the cliffs at Hermaness — The gannet colony at Hermaness, Unst

The cliffs at Houssness, Burra — Houssness, Burra

Waves rolling in at Quendale beach on a windy day. — Quendale beach

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