The mountains of Assynt pushed me out of my comfort zone

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  • Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
  • In this video, I get a taste of the mountains of Assynt. I start photographing them from the safe ground level, and finish with a hike to one of the most beautiful views I’ve seen in a while. But getting there took a lot of work… and risks, because the strong winds made that hike much more sketchy than it should have been otherwise.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 53

  • @scotskinner4350
    @scotskinner4350 10 місяців тому +3

    "The good news is it's not getting any worse." Made me laugh out loud.

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому

      Haha it’s something to celebrate

  • @aslerana8229
    @aslerana8229 10 місяців тому +2

    Thanks!

    • @aows
      @aows  5 місяців тому

      I'm sorry! I totally missed your donation. Thank you so much for your support, I really appreciate it!

  • @petesuchon7340
    @petesuchon7340 10 місяців тому

    That was a seriously windy day. Thanks for taking us along.

  • @AndrewSeywright
    @AndrewSeywright 10 місяців тому +3

    Climbed Suilven just last Wednesday during the good weather. Not really done much photography since covid but what an amazing landscape 🤩 Wish I had bumped into you, watched your videos for a long time now

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому

      Nice job! That’s a much more challenging climb, good to hear you got good weather. It’s a beautiful landscape and see it from high up is a treat.

  • @desmtb
    @desmtb 10 місяців тому

    Fantastic video again. Assynt is a special place.

  • @andrewsimpson5436
    @andrewsimpson5436 10 місяців тому +2

    That view down the gulley to the Stac was worth it, Looking forward to seeing more of the adventure.

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому +1

      It totally was. Now I have to go back and climb the actual Stac 😊

  • @RussWeymouthPhotography
    @RussWeymouthPhotography 10 місяців тому +2

    I had a similar challenge this week hiking up to Glyder Fach in Snowdonia. I don't live near mountains, so when I have my annual trip, hiking up a mountain is hard work, but worth it!

  • @joellinker9899
    @joellinker9899 10 місяців тому

    Such a beautiful place, thank you so much for letting me enjoy this place through you video 📸.

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому

      Thank you for coming along!

  • @peterheasman8883
    @peterheasman8883 7 місяців тому

    Your photos inspired me to dig out an old guide book I used to use. The Scottish Peaks by W A Poucher, beautiful black and white photos of Scottish Mountains.

  • @npegg
    @npegg 10 місяців тому +1

    you just might be my inspiration to take photos again.

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому

      That’s great to hear!

  • @jeg569
    @jeg569 10 місяців тому

    Looks like Ben More Coigach on your right at the start, stunning area, have hiked up a good few mountains in the area, glad I suggested Assynt🤣 Beautiful photo of Suilven and Stac Pollaidh.

  • @richardeaton1108
    @richardeaton1108 10 місяців тому

    Hi Adrian, this video was brilliant. The aerial shots of you on the windswept summit was real edge-of-the-seat stuff, a first for a landscape photography video I imagine, keep it up!

  • @npegg
    @npegg 10 місяців тому +1

    17:11 is an incredible photo wow

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому

      Not an ugly place uh?

  • @seaeagles6025
    @seaeagles6025 10 місяців тому +2

    Hi Adrian, I thoroughly enjoyed this video i like your philosophy to photography. Great four minute long exposure you took of the Mountain and lakes. I admire the time and preparation you put in when going to these great locations, and we as viewers get to enjoy your photos. Good idea you had when lying down in the Mountains taking photos, it was more safe and on the other hand it was a great angle. Thank you very much for this video. 😃

  • @mikes4408
    @mikes4408 10 місяців тому +1

    Great B&W pics. But toooo much like work! 😁😇 #wb2pics

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому

      Thank you!

  • @v19k1bluu
    @v19k1bluu 10 місяців тому

    Hola, tus vídeos me inspiran muchísimo, gracias por compartir, sigue así.

  • @billgreen1140
    @billgreen1140 10 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for taking us along. This is an excellent video with all the good and bad with this type of adventure. Having explored this same area a few years ago I can relate to the wonderment of the scenery and the tribulations of the weather. But at least no midges!

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому

      That is very true! Not a single midge the whole way up there 😁 it’s a beautiful landscape and I can’t wait to visit again. Thanks for watching!

  • @malajusted1
    @malajusted1 10 місяців тому +1

    My favourite part of the country and I loved seeing it from your perspective. A wonderful watch. Thank you 😊

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому +1

      Glad you liked it! It’s a beautiful landscape and I will be coming back soon, so much left to photograph.

  • @rosacarravilla6208
    @rosacarravilla6208 10 місяців тому +1

    👍👍👍

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching!

  • @lorrainehealy1811
    @lorrainehealy1811 10 місяців тому +1

    verte ahi arriba de todo: impresionante!

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому +1

      Un paisaje increíble!

  • @robcallighan3455
    @robcallighan3455 10 місяців тому

    Went to the old man on skye in july but it was far to busy. The car park was busting. Great video 📹 loved it

  • @Paul9
    @Paul9 10 місяців тому

    Superb video Adrian. Would love you to photograph Snowdonia sometime. I think you’d find some interesting images in the old slate mine areas.

  • @composedlight6850
    @composedlight6850 10 місяців тому

    have to be careful up there -- the conditions can change really fast and often windy.

  • @sergiomontesino7353
    @sergiomontesino7353 10 місяців тому

    Espero cada vídeo tuyo más que cuando veo una buena serie de Netflix jajajaja estoy totalmente "enganchado" a tus vídeos. Muchas gracias de nuevo por tu esfuerzo y por compartirlo con todos nosotros! Un abrazo!!😉

  • @ayla561
    @ayla561 10 місяців тому

    Que te saca de tu zona de confort??? Chico si casi sales volando jajajajaj. Son estupendos tus vídeos, no solo por las fotos, son emocionantes!! Saludos

  • @archglencoe8557
    @archglencoe8557 8 місяців тому

    u dont need to book all sites in Scotland, as their are sites which arent divided into pitches, and as such have nothing to book u too, also ,no regimental entry and no exit times, camp where u wish on site,,great vids

  • @whisperingcatphotographyby7274
    @whisperingcatphotographyby7274 10 місяців тому +1

    Superb photos and a gripping story. But I did not like those precarious high spots you were perched on. Made me feel dizzy sitting in my chair. Ground level for me next time I'm up in Scotland.

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому

      Thanks! Well the camera made it look worse than it really was, but yes it can get a bit scary in high winds.

  • @ChristineWilsonPhotography
    @ChristineWilsonPhotography 10 місяців тому

    Wow what a view 😊 its something esle isnt it

  • @speckundme
    @speckundme 10 місяців тому

    Hi Adrian, a lovely story - thank you so much. Beautiful. Might I kindly ask you, where this old cottage (bothy) at 2:17 is? Thank you once again and take care.

  • @Andrew19772
    @Andrew19772 9 місяців тому

    que lindos videos Adrian!!! gracias. Quería preguntarte por tu dron, cual usas?. que buenas imágenes. TE FELICITO. y agradezco por tus videos no me pierdo ninguno un saludo desde España

  • @susanharris3224
    @susanharris3224 10 місяців тому +1

    hi Adrian! I love your photography but I feel lost as to where you've been in scotland. Did you go to the outer Hebrides? ( Barra, Harris and Lewis ) ? 😊

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому

      Hi! I’ve been to Harris indeed, that video is coming up in a few weeks. I think I’ve been to most of Scotland right now, I have left the Glencoe and Trossachs for last.

  • @jasongold6751
    @jasongold6751 10 місяців тому

    quite a long spell between videos! Glad still OK! The emptyness and lack of anything, is a trubute to the English domination..Super images!

  • @evangelinemartin850
    @evangelinemartin850 10 місяців тому

    Hey bro.since that you're shooting b / w .
    Why don't you try the Pentax k3m3, monochrome. You won't regret i have it im so happy cracking my shot. Best regards. Keep shooting.

  • @BadSloucher
    @BadSloucher 10 місяців тому

    Jesus Christ, Adrian!

  • @bioliv1
    @bioliv1 10 місяців тому

    Is it safe to drive a drone while driving the car?

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому +1

      I’m using waypoints, the drone is flying itself.

    • @bioliv1
      @bioliv1 10 місяців тому

      @@aows Good to hear! By the way, I learned in Norway we have bilberries, not blueberries, I just thought so, as we call them "blåbær" in Norwegian. Anyway, I filled the freezer of bilberries🙂

  • @rml3wood
    @rml3wood 10 місяців тому +1

    You're scaring me.

    • @aows
      @aows  10 місяців тому

      Nooo the camera made it look worse than it really was 😊