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Ian Cylkowski
Further to the launch of my new Isle of Skye portfolio, 11-years in the making (https://www.iancylkowski.com/scottish-islands/isle-of-skye), let's highlight a few specific areas.

First, here's 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻, one of the first true "wow" factors you come across when on the island. Here you get sweeping panoramas that take in both the Red and Black Cuillins.

There are also loads of rivers in the area, with delightful water features that lend themselves to amazing compositions.

#landscape #landscapephotography #isleofskye #skye #scotland #uk #britain
A beautiful scene from Sligachan on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, featuring a lively cascade of water flowing over dark, weathered rocks in the foreground. The light catches the water, giving it a silvery sheen as it tumbles down into a foamy pool. In the middle ground, rugged, orange-brown moorland rises gently, dotted with bushes and a solitary tree clinging to the rocky terrain. Towering in the background are dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Black Cuillin mountains, partially shrouded in moody clouds, creating a striking contrast against the brighter foreground.
This image, taken at Sligachan on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, captures a lively stream tumbling over dark, rugged rocks, creating a series of small, frothy waterfalls in the foreground. The sunlight glints off the wet stones and water, adding a sparkle to the scene. In the background, the rounded, softer shapes of the Red Cuillins rise against a partly cloudy sky, their peaks bathed in a soft, hazy light that contrasts beautifully with the sharp textures of the moorland and rocks below.
This image, taken at Sligachan on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, shows a charming old stone bridge with three arches spanning a shallow, rocky river under a brilliant blue sky. In the background, the broad, rounded slopes of the Red Cuillins rise steeply, their rugged surface catching the light and partially dusted with snow. The surrounding landscape is a tapestry of golden-brown moorland and patches of rough grass, while a few vehicles and a white building are visible near the roadside, hinting at the area's popularity with visitors.
This image, taken at Sligachan on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, looks towards the brooding Black Cuillins, whose sharp peaks are partly veiled by swirling clouds beneath a vivid blue sky. In the foreground, weathered reddish rocks are dotted with smooth, water-filled potholes, leading the eye towards a gently flowing river sparkling in the sunlight. The scene is bathed in a warm, crisp light that highlights the rugged textures of the rocks and the golden-brown moorland stretching towards the distant mountains.
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Ian Cylkowski Photography

Further to the launch of my new Isle of Skye portfolio, 11-years in the making (iancylkowski.com/scottish-isla), let's highlight a few specific areas.

First, here's 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻, one of the first true "wow" factors you come across when on the island. Here you get sweeping panoramas that take in both the Red and Black Cuillins.

There are also loads of rivers in the area, with delightful water features that lend themselves to amazing compositions.

A beautiful scene from Sligachan on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, featuring a lively cascade of water flowing over dark, weathered rocks in the foreground. The light catches the water, giving it a silvery sheen as it tumbles down into a foamy pool. In the middle ground, rugged, orange-brown moorland rises gently, dotted with bushes and a solitary tree clinging to the rocky terrain. Towering in the background are dramatic, snow-capped peaks of the Black Cuillin mountains, partially shrouded in moody clouds, creating a striking contrast against the brighter foreground.
This image, taken at Sligachan on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, captures a lively stream tumbling over dark, rugged rocks, creating a series of small, frothy waterfalls in the foreground. The sunlight glints off the wet stones and water, adding a sparkle to the scene. In the background, the rounded, softer shapes of the Red Cuillins rise against a partly cloudy sky, their peaks bathed in a soft, hazy light that contrasts beautifully with the sharp textures of the moorland and rocks below.
This image, taken at Sligachan on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, looks towards the brooding Black Cuillins, whose sharp peaks are partly veiled by swirling clouds beneath a vivid blue sky. In the foreground, weathered reddish rocks are dotted with smooth, water-filled potholes, leading the eye towards a gently flowing river sparkling in the sunlight. The scene is bathed in a warm, crisp light that highlights the rugged textures of the rocks and the golden-brown moorland stretching towards the distant mountains.
This image, taken at Sligachan on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, shows a charming old stone bridge with three arches spanning a shallow, rocky river under a brilliant blue sky. In the background, the broad, rounded slopes of the Red Cuillins rise steeply, their rugged surface catching the light and partially dusted with snow. The surrounding landscape is a tapestry of golden-brown moorland and patches of rough grass, while a few vehicles and a white building are visible near the roadside, hinting at the area's popularity with visitors.
#landscape#photography#skye
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Ian Cylkowski
Announcing my Ultimate Isle of Skye Portfolio, eleven years in the making https://www.iancylkowski.com/scottish-islands/isle-of-skye

I first visited the island in October 2014 and honestly, my photography destiny changed forever.

I have since visited five times. I'll never get sick of it.

I hope through these images you feel at least a fraction of the love I have for this place.

#landscape #landscapephotography #nature #travel #skye #isleofskye #scotland #uk #britain
The dramatic landscape of the Storr on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, featuring towering, jagged rock formations rising sharply from a gently sloping hillside covered in vibrant green grass. A narrow, muddy path winds through the foreground, leading the viewer’s eye towards the iconic Old Man of Storr pinnacle, which is strikingly illuminated by soft sunlight breaking through a partially cloudy sky. Scattered rocks and boulders are strewn across the grassy slopes, enhancing the wild and ancient atmosphere of the scene.
The enchanting landscape of the Fairy Glen near Uig on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, featuring a series of small, steep grassy hills and rocky outcrops bathed in soft, golden sunlight. The lush green grass contrasts with patches of orange and red foliage, suggesting an autumn setting. In the distance, two tiny figures stand atop a rocky pinnacle, emphasising the scale and natural drama of the scene. Behind them, rolling hills and a broad mountain range stretch towards a sky filled with fluffy white clouds and patches of vibrant blue.
The sweeping landscape of the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, where steep grassy cliffs plunge dramatically into a vast moorland dotted with small lochs reflecting the soft hues of the morning sky. A lone figure in a pink jacket stands atop the cliff edge, gazing across the rugged terrain towards the distinctive, angular hills that rise sharply from the otherwise gentle expanse. The sky is painted with a mix of golden and blue tones as the rising sun filters through a patchwork of clouds, casting a serene glow over the scene.
The rugged beauty of the Fairy Pools in Glen Brittle on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, with crystal-clear water cascading over dark, smooth rocks that have been sculpted into rounded hollows and pools. In the foreground, shallow puddles reflect the sky, adding a sense of depth and tranquillity. The scene is lit dramatically by the low sun breaking over jagged mountain peaks in the background, with soft clouds clinging to the ridges, casting long shadows across the moorland.
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Assoc for Scottish Literature

Màiri Mhòr composed “Òran Beinn Lì” after tenants on Skye won back their grazing rights on Ben Lì & a reduction in rent – following “the Battle of the Braes” in 1882, where 50 police officers had fought with local crofters & arrested 5 men & 7 women

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thepeoplesvoice.glasgow.ac.uk/

The People's Voice · Òran Beinn Lì (Song of Ben Li)Return to Song Recordings homepage by Mary MacPherson (c.1821–1898) Performer: Catriona Anna Nic a’ Phì /Cathy Ann MacPhee Mary MacPherson, Màiri Mhòr nan Òran (Big Mary of the Songs) composed this…
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Assoc for Scottish Literature

“Her cartography of place is a peopled landscape … symbolic of the community & culture that she knew in her youth, & these personal and communal associations have a fervent emphasis in her songs”

—Priscilla Scott on the poetry of Màiri Mhòr nan Òran

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thebottleimp.org.uk/2017/06/a-

The Bottle Imp · A Sense of Place in the Poetry of Màiri Mhòr nan Òran - The Bottle ImpIf you happen to be visiting Portree, the main settlement on the Isle of Skye, the chances are that you will take a wander down to the bay where in the flurry of tourists and opportunistic seagulls, it is easy to miss a plaque on a white-washed wall with the Gaelic words: ‘Moch ‘s mi […]
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Assoc for Scottish Literature

The 19th-century Gaelic poet & songwriter Màiri Nic a’ Phearsain (Mary MacPherson) – known as Màiri Mhòr nan Òran (Great Mary of the Songs) – was born #OTD, 10 March 1821. Much of her work was political & was especially focused on the struggle for land rights

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thenational.scot/news/19145415

The National · Màiri Mhòr nan Òran: Celebrating one of our greatest Gaelic poetsBy Hamish MacPherson
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