Arbroath Harbour is always full of character, from the energy of locals leaping into the water to the calm stillness of sunset over the lighthouse. These moments, captured with my iPhone on a warm evening, highlight both the vibrancy of the community and the quiet beauty of the coastline.
Harbour life brings together energy and calm in equal measure. To see more of my work exploring Scotland’s coastline and industry, visit my Places and Industrial portfolios.
I’ve always believed that the way photography is displayed is just as important as how it’s shot. Recently, I had several of my images printed and framed through Loxley Colour, and the difference is more than just visual — it’s tactile, elevating, and deeply satisfying.
Loxley Colour is a professional print lab based just outside Glasgow. They’ve been serving photographers for over 30 years, offering hand-crafted prints, fine framing, and a huge selection of frame profiles (37 different styles) to suit everything from rustic to modern.
For these frames, I chose finishes and mouldings that complement the tones and feel of the photos. The framing gives structure; the print quality, colour accuracy, and materials show every detail clearly. What I love is how light plays on the frame and matting — the edges become part of the experience.
Every print arrived beautifully packaged, with consistent blacks, sharp detail, and faithful colour rendering — exactly what I expect in work I’m proud to show in homes or galleries. Many photographers praise Loxley for the same (colour accuracy, prompt turnaround, and excellent customer service). If you want your images to stand out, this level of print & framing craftsmanship really makes the difference.
If you care about how a photo is displayed — the edges, the frame, the paper — then lab and framing choices matter. Loxley Colour has become my go-to for remastering prints into showpieces. For more of my work framed and printed, browse the Places or Industrial sections of my gallery.
These black-and-white shots focus on seagulls against urban backdrops. One stands against concrete and steel, the other perched near a fairground ride. Both images highlight how these birds adapt and thrive in man-made environments.
An offshore substation (OSS) is the critical hub of a wind farm, where the power generated offshore is collected and transmitted back to shore. Sitting high above the waves, it is one of the most striking structures in the renewables industry.
From the vessel bridge, the platform is an impressive sight in the distance, glowing gold against the sea at night. These substations not only represent engineering excellence but also play a vital role in the delivery of clean energy across the UK and beyond.
Exploring and photographing offshore substations is always a privilege—capturing them from both the technical working perspective and as powerful silhouettes on the horizon.
The offshore industry is full of dramatic structures and scenes, from turbines to substations. You can explore more of my work in the Wind Industry portfolio, as well as my wider Industrial and Places collections.
These photographs focus on ordinary subjects seen in a different light. The first isolates a pigeon against a clear sky, with architectural detail in the background adding context and balance. The second captures a lollipop man walking away, his shadow stretching across the pavement.
Both images strip back colour to emphasise shape, light, and contrast — turning everyday scenes into simple, graphic moments.
Out in the North Sea, the Norwind Storm support vessel takes position beneath the setting sun, a steady presence against the rolling water. These iPhone images capture both the vessel itself and its role within the offshore wind environment — working alongside turbine structures and platforms.
The offshore environment always provides striking contrasts, especially when captured in black and white. This series adds to my Wind Industry collection, alongside wider work across Industrial and Places photography.
Today we remember - those who paid the ultimate price 🎖️,
and the many, many more who’ve quietly checked themselves out since.
You are not forgotten.
Those still fighting their battles.
You are not on your own.
Please talk.
Each year, the Remembrance period brings a powerful stillness to communities across the UK — a pause to reflect on the lives lost in conflict. This striking poppy display at St Annes Parish Church does exactly that.
Thousands of handmade poppies cascade from the church tower to the ground, symbolising the ongoing flow of remembrance from generation to generation. Seen from above, the red trail cuts through the old brickwork and gravestones — a vivid reminder of sacrifice and resilience.
The installation was created by local volunteers, each poppy representing care, memory, and community effort.
Hello,
Today, I’d like to share some images taken of some workers on a North Sea asset.
Thanks.
Lee
A short walk through Arbirlot, just outside Arbroath, takes you from open fields into shaded woodland and down to the small waterfall under the old stone bridge. It’s a quiet spot, ideal for a wander with the dog or simply enjoying the scenery. The mix of farmland, riverside paths and that hidden cascade makes it a favourite place for locals to explore.
The waterfall itself, tucked beneath the bridge, is the highlight. Whether standing above it or cooling off below, it’s a reminder of how much variety you can find within a short distance of town.
Exploring places like Arbirlot shows just how much variety is on offer in this part of Scotland. From open coastlines to tucked-away woodland, I’m always drawn to the mix of landscapes nearby. You can see more of my work across Places and People.
Today I’d like to share some images taken at the Strathmore games held at Glamis Castle.
Great food trucks, watching athletes competing and live traditional Scottish music playing, it was a great day out.
The Lake District is full of routes that test both stamina and focus, and Helvellyn is one of the best known. This solo hike followed Striding Edge, up to the trig point, across Swirral Edge, and back via Red Tarn.
Taken on iPhone, these images record the sharp ridges, steady climb, and open views across the fells. More than a walk, the route doubles as a physical test and training exercise.
I was happy with 4.5hrs.
Hill walking remains a steady part of my work and training. These photographs add to a wider collection capturing the landscapes of the Lake District.
At Warehouse Gym in Arbroath, a weightlifting event provided a chance to capture strength and focus in a stripped-back style. Without colour, the story shifts to contrast, shape, and movement.
The black and white approach highlights athletes in training and competition. Sharp contrasts draw out detail in posture and expression, showing the raw intensity of the sport.
This shoot extends my portfolio of event photography in Scotland, using a simple approach that keeps attention on people and performance.
Few locations on Scotland’s east coast carry as much atmosphere as Dunnottar Castle. Perched high above the North Sea, the ruins dominate the headland and remain one of the country’s most iconic coastal landmarks.
Captured by drone at sunrise, the first light revealed texture in the stonework and depth across the cliffs. The dramatic shadows emphasise both the scale of the castle and the rugged coastline that surrounds it.
The surviving buildings are largely from the 15th and 16th centuries, but the site is believed to have been fortified in the Early Middle Ages.
Dunnottar is best known as the place where the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels, were hidden from Oliver Cromwell's invading army in the 17th century.
This work adds to my wider series on Scotland’s coastal landmarks, using drone photography to document places where history and landscape meet.
Scotland’s lighthouses have long been designed to face harsh seas, but few look as striking in first light as Rattray Head Lighthouse. Built in 1895, it still stands strong off the Aberdeenshire coast.
Photographed at sunrise, the tower rises above calm water with warm light catching its surface. The scene captures the balance of engineering and isolation that defines Scotland’s coastal navigation points.
Rattray head lighthouse was constructed in 1895 and stand 120 feet (37m) tall.
This lighthouse is part of my continuing focus on maritime Scotland, documenting structures that combine function, history, and striking design.
Tucked away in Aberdeenshire, St Mary’s Chapel at Rattray is thought to date back to around 1214. Its weathered stone walls stand as a reminder of centuries of local history.
This shoot continues my project of documenting Scotland’s historic churches, using simple photography to record places that hold centuries of community history.
The spire of Montrose Old and St Andrew’s Church dominates the skyline of the Angus town. Built in the late 18th century, with its steeple added in 1834, it remains one of the defining features of Montrose High Street.
Photographed from the air, the drone perspective shows the church in its urban setting, highlighting both the height of the spire and the layout of the town around it.
This work adds to my series on churches, using drone photography to show how historic buildings shape and define modern townscapes.
Winter conditions can transform even familiar routes. On this hike, Striding Edge offered its usual exposure, but Helvellyn’s summit trig point was still iced over, changing the descent.
The route taken was
Glen Ridding car park,
up and over Striding edge.
The weather was nice on the route up, but unexpectedly Helvellyn's trig point was still very icey and snowy making the descent onto Swirrial edge dangerous without spikes so we walked Whiteside pass back to the car.
6 hours in total.
The photographs show both the sharp ridges and the snow-covered summit. Even with good weather on the climb, frozen ground demanded a change of route on the way down.
Hill walking isn’t just about the views — it’s about adjusting to conditions. These images document the challenges and rewards of winter routes in the Lake District.
Built in 1870 after numerous shipwrecks, Scurdie Ness Lighthouse stands at the mouth of the River South Esk, guiding vessels safely along the east coast of Scotland.
Photographed in freezing conditions, these images show the tower against clear skies, highlighting the engineering that still defines the Montrose shoreline today.
Scotland’s lighthouses remain some of the most practical yet visually striking coastal landmarks. This shoot adds to my ongoing series on maritime structures.
Blackpool Tower has been a landmark on the Lancashire coast since 1894. Photographed at sunrise, the tower rises above the quiet seafront before the town comes to life.
The images show both the tower itself and the open promenade below, with first light adding contrast and atmosphere.
This shoot continues my coastal series, recording familiar landmarks in changing light to highlight their place in the landscape.
Cars are as much a part of city life as the buildings and streets around them. This series focuses on vehicles in an urban setting, photographed in colour to emphasise reflection, surface, and movement.
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The images highlight how cars interact with their surroundings, from light bouncing off bodywork to the contrast between machine and street.
This project ties into my wider work on urban photography, where everyday subjects are recorded as part of the shape and rhythm of the city.