Archive for February, 2010


Posted on February 28, 2010 - by

Shetland Photography – Hamnavoe Sunset Part 2

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Pictured above is another image from my thorougly enjoyable sunset photo shoot at Hamnavoe Pier last week.  The first blog entry can be viewed at http://www.benmullay.com/blog/2010/02/25/hamnavoe-sunset/.   The first image can also be purchased in a range of gift options over on my main gallery page at http://www.benmullay.com/gallery/shetland_images/image/1/.

Remember, I have a special Ben Mullay Photography anniversary offer running until the end of March which can be accessed at http://www.benmullay.com/blog/2010/02/15/ben-mullay-photography-anniversary/

The above image is not on my gallery as yet, but if you would like to make a purchase then please drop me an email at ben@benmullay.com.

-Ben


Posted on February 25, 2010 - by

Shetland Photography – Hamnavoe Sunset Part 1

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Despite being heavily under the weather with a bad cold, I sensed a potentially good sunset image as I left Lerwick at 5pm.  I took a diversion and headed firstly towards Scalloway and then Hamnavoe where the above image was taken.

The snowy weather we’ve experienced this week has resulted in some really interesting cloud formations.  This helped in forming a stunning evening sky as you can see above.  I was definitely glad I made the journey having a great time in the flat calm evening taking photographs which helped to take my mind off my cold!

This photo is available to purchase over on my main gallery section in a range of exciting options from canvas prints to photo mugs.  Click here to order.

-Ben


Posted on February 23, 2010 - by

Shetland Photography – Snow Patrol

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Pictured above is a photograph of Lerwick taken from Sea Road looking towards Hillhead/Scalloway Road.

The snow season continues with heavy showers this week resulting in school closures.  Thanks to the excellent work by the road men and their gritters, I’ve managed to get to work each morning without any problems.  The landscape is completely transformed when the showers have subsided and the sun is out resulting in some beautiful scenery. I think we’re pretty well catered for in Shetland when it comes to road safety during snowy weather.

Dave Wheeler’s site is my usual port of call for weather updates.  His site can be found here: http://www.northisles-weather.co.uk/.  60 North TV is another useful source to guage weather across the isle: http://www.shetland.org/60NTV/index.html

Take care

Ben


Posted on February 15, 2010 - by

Ben Mullay Photography – Special Anniversary Offer

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To mark the one-year anniversary of www.benmullay.com I’ve decided to run a special offer.  The promotion allows customers to get a FREE ceramic photo mug worth £14.99 when they purchase a medium or large canvas gallery wrap.

To access the gallery featuring my Shetland images please click here.   Simply choose your favourite image(s), select ‘Purchase Options’ and select product number 12 or 13.  The mug will be manually added to your order at Ben Mullay Photography.

This offer ends on the 31st March.

- Ben


Posted on February 14, 2010 - by

Shetland Photography – Rush Hour Traffic Trails

Picture above is an image I took recently on my way home one evening from Sandy Loch Reservoir.  My aim was to capture the trails of light from rush hour traffic leaving Lerwick.  Combined with the beautiful evening light I think it’s a pleasing image.

-Ben


Posted on February 8, 2010 - by

Shetland Photography – Spiggie Panorama

Picture above is a beautiful sunset taken recently looking towards Spiggie.  Darkness had fallen apart from this area which lit up the sky in glorious technicolour.   A four second shutter speed was therefore required to ensure sufficient depth-of-field.  It always amazes me that brief moment of  fantastic colours which appear after the sun has gone down.

-Ben


Posted on February 5, 2010 - by

Up Helly Aa 2010 – Slantigirt Flabley

Apologies for the unrelated photography blog entry, but I thought I’d post this very amusing clip of the Up Helly Aa Squad No.19 – Slantigirt Flabley.

For those that are not familiar with Up Helly Aa then here is a summary below:

Up Helly Aa is a tradition that originated in the 1880s. Since then the festival has been an annual occurrence in the Shetland calendar…Up Helly Aa is many things to many people, throughout the day there are experiences a plenty to be had by all from the celebration of our history, the sight of the Guizer Jarl, his Jarl Squad marching through the town followed by his galley to the evening party atmosphere in the halls.

Source: http://www.uphellyaa.org/about-up-helly-aa

For some first class photography from this year’s Up Helly Aa then check out Carl De Souza’s photos here and David Gifford’s photos here.

-Ben


Posted on February 4, 2010 - by

Shetland Photography – St Ninian’s Sunset

The picture above was taken during the same session as the ‘Cold Snap’ blog entry recently.  (Click here to view).

I really liked the backlighting creating a fabulous range of tones and colours on the sea.

Hope you enjoy.

-Ben


Posted on February 1, 2010 - by

Shetland Photography – Dancing on Ice

Pictured above is a photo I took recently down at Quendale Loch.

I had been out taking photographs most of the afternoon and sensed that the sunset was going to be spectacular so was looking for good locations.  After a bit of a trek I eventually got to this herd of Swans searching for food on the frozen lake.

They quickly departed towards Spiggie Loch a few minutes after I had taken my photos.

-Ben


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