Glen Loyne Shower Clouds

Autumn gales blow frequent shower clouds across Loch Loyne and the mountains of Knoydart

I am a frequent visitor to this location above Glen Loyne and Loch Loyne, and the view rarely disappoints. Standing upon this exposed hillside at an elevation of 350 metres, one can expect to encounter difficult conditions on a winter’s day when snow showers are hurried across the loch and open glen on a strong north-westerly breeze. Such were the conditions when I took this image.

The cloud base remained above the main summits but with the passing of each batch of shower clouds the scene was enveloped in ever-changing patterns of light and shadow. The conditions changed and evolved with every second, so it was essential to remain vigilant in order to identify and capture a pleasing and representative image.