Walking – Page 58 – Clive's Blog

Tay Forest pt2

16 January 2013 / Photography, Technology, Travel, Walking / iPhone camera apps, iPhone photography, Scotland, snow, technology, walking

The sunny day gave some great views and added extra highlights to the snow shots. Many of the paths though were really muddy – and some would be best described as streams – it shows how much rain there has been.

this is a panoramic shot taken using the Apple camera app

I had lunch at the Black Rock view point – above the view at lunch

there was a lot of logging activity in the forest – it meant changing my planned route several times but it did supply some material to photograph

I could not post this last night as I had no 3G signal and I have given up on Diamond Resort’s Swisscom Internet. At first I put it down to local conditions but as it persisted this morning I called T-mobile, free from my phone (150), to see if they could help. I had to then pay a reasonable 25p to talk to the support staff but after a couple of minutes discussing the issue with him, he updated the service to my phone – I rebooted it – and it was back on 3G. I have no idea why this happened but the help I got from T-mobile was first class – and I was pleased to let them know this via the text they later sent me.

Tay Forest pt2 Read More »

Tay Forest pt1

15 January 2013 / Photography, Travel, Walking / iPhone photography, Photos 2013, Scotland, snow, walking

I planned a walk today out along the River Tay and back through the forest, but had to make several changes on the forest section because of tree felling.

It had snowed whilst I was having my breakfast but the day turned sunny and cold.

Tay Forest pt1 Read More »

Walk along Loch Tay pt2

14 January 2013 / Photography, Travel, Walking / iPhone photography, Scotland, snow, walking

Kenmore Club grounds

Walk along Loch Tay pt2 Read More »

Walk along Loch Tay – tea break

14 January 2013 / Camping, Outdoor Gear, Travel, Walking / iPhone photography, outdoor gear, Photos 2013, Scotland, snow, tea, walking

As followed the route along the Loch there was a convenient picnic area for a tea break.

I carry the meths bottle in an outside mesh pocket, on my rucksack, which meant I did struggle to light the meths as it was very cold.

Here is the view from my cafe – menu, fresh hot tea with custard creams.

Walk along Loch Tay – tea break Read More »

Walk along Loch Tay pt1

14 January 2013 / Outdoor Gear, Photography, Travel, Walking / iPhone photography, Photos 2013, Scotland, snow, walking

It snowed again overnight – so I planned a walk along the banks of Loch Tay through the forest.

Walk along Loch Tay pt1 Read More »

Kenmore and Swisscom

13 January 2013 / Photography, Travel, Walking / iPhone photography, Scotland

The overnight snow continued during the morning as sleet so I went for a short walk along Loch Tay and around Kenmore.

Swisscom Wifi

There is wifi in the cottage, supplied by Swisscom – I have tried to use the service at another Diamond Resort see here. I should have not bothered, it was broken. The big difference here at the Kenmore Club was the way the staff dealt with it – I just got my money back, whilst the site staff tried to solve the problem.

Kenmore and Swisscom Read More »

Today’s photo

6 January 2013 / Photography, Walking / iPhone camera apps, iPhone photography, Photos 2013

I went for a short walk around the village today – to try out my iPhone 5 camera and to find a photo for today.

I managed to make at least one image every day during 2012 and I thought I would try something different for 2013, however it looks like I am hooked on getting something “on film” everyday – so it looks like I will try and do it again this year.

Last year the project was done with an iPhone 4 and most of the posts were edited and sent using the phone. This year I will be using an iPhone 5 – it has a better quality camera so I do plan to revisit some of last years shots to see if I can improve on them.

Today’s photo Read More »