After very heavy overnight rain we decided it was a good time to go looking for waterfalls.
Our first stop was The Grey Mares Tail near Murrays monument and the Wild Goat Park on the Queens Way.
The water was so powerfull and there was so much spray I only managed this quick shot beside the waterfall.
Our first stop was The Grey Mares Tail near Murrays monument and the Wild Goat Park on the Queens Way.
The water was so powerfull and there was so much spray I only managed this quick shot beside the waterfall.
We retreated to a safer distance for more shots.
Mike fully kitted out for the photoshoot
Our next stop was a very stormy looking Clatteringshaws Loch for a picnic lunch. We then headed off up the minor road beside the dam, after some time and when the road turned to track we parked and set off for our walk.
Our first siting-a Scotch Argus, there were also a lot of dragonflies too but they werent settling so didnt manage a shot.
There was a lot of water about!
Every little burn had turned into a raging torrent...
...but all were very beautiful
A painted Lady warming up
Pyrausta purpuralis
McWhanns Stone
Curnelloch Burn
As we turned to head back we noticed a magical forest, a fairyland full of red toadstools!
View towards the hills
Forest track
Black Water of Dee
Back in the car now by Clatteringshaws, the weather now much brighter we stopped to take a few shots
Gate beside the Loch
The minor road beside the loch
7 Stanes Cycle Route sign beside Clatteringshaws...
...in detail
Rosebay Willow Herb and heather near the dam
Clatteringshaws Dam
View along the top...
...and the railings stopping you getting on it
The other side of the dam
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