Local Landscape photographer Karl Griffin explores Glencoe in the Scottish Highlands. The most photogenic glen in Scotland, Karl talks about his passion and experiences as a professional landscape photographer.
Great video Karl. It was great meeting you and learning some of the tricks of the trade on the 22nd! :) Your photography is so insperational and has really helped me, thank you again!
An incredibly informative channel about photography in Scotland. I'm eagerly awaiting the next episodes. I'm planning my trip to Scotland for the third time thanks to such videos! Best regards from Poland!
Hi Karl the images of the bluebells are sublime and i love the different view of the 3 sisters, i will be staying nearby at Kentallen for 7 days at the end of this month and will spend most of the time in Glencoe and Glen Etive, unfortunately it is to late for the bluebells so will have to wait until next year. Keep up the great work.
Oh! Midges.. Nice video Karl… Haven’t forgot about our sunset or better sunrise summit. It’s a cracker of a location, bit of a trek. Just waiting for the weather opportunity 😂 doing a lot of Scotland at present. Like the new camper, look forward to the finished result. Keep it up buddy. C.
Hi Karl. Coming to Scotland from Australia in 2026. Trying to plan trip to optimise best conditions for lanscape. I see By Warwick's post there is a midgee season I would like to avoid. Is spring the best time to come?
Hi Barry. For weather April/ May is best time of year. Midges arrive around late May although generally they are not too bad unless it’s dusk or dawn. They are not out all the time. Enjoy the planning. Kind regards. Karl
My wife and I ( we live in Australia) were in Scotland in 2023, September time, no midges at all, there are apps that will tell you which areas of Scotland have midges and which dont ( updated daily). Glencoe is so stunning the landscape brought tears to my wife's eyes
Thanks Karl: Very useful to see a seasonal perspective on some Glencoe locations. I'll be making my first trip to Scotland -- with a focus on Glencoe and Skye -- in early October. Any tips on likely seasonal considerations at that time of year? My assumptions so far are that I'll will miss the midges, should see some fall colors, and with luck might see some early snow on some of the higher peaks. Cheers
Thanks for watching. There might be a few midges but not many. Fall colours are amazing and it’s my favourite time of year. Weather can be a bit mixed so fingers crossed you will be lucky. Probably too early for snow on hills. It is best time for landscape photography. Enjoy stunning Skye and Glencoe.
So so nice. Both amazing shots, though I like the second one, the one with the cairn, best. It has a nice atmosphere and look more natural than the other shot.
Amazing stuff! What a view! And the image is almost extraterrestial. I am preparing a holiday in Scotland and Glencoe will also be on the program, obviously. These video's are such nice material to get in the mood. Now I only need to convince my fellow passengers, who are not photographers, to spend extra time in the Glencoe region. Thanks for sharing, Karl!
Love your videos and particularly your enthousiasm. And I totally agree with you that composition is more important than technique. Technique does not convey any feelings with the viewer. Love for the landscape does. Keep up the good work!
Incredible images as usual Karl. I was in Glencoe in April but wasn't blessed with good weather. Planning to come back September/October. From your experience what would you say is the better time? I know you can't guarantee the weather but any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks for those kind words. Mid to late October is the best time for colour. It’s always a risk with the weather but a break in the clouds and a rainbow. Magic
Great video Carl and it's given me a plan for the next time I'm up in Glencoe. I love the Ballachulish visitor centre and always call in when I'm up that way. Was actually in there last month. I always think it's like a Tardis as it seems much bigger on the inside than it looks from outside. Great coffee and sandwiches/cakes.
Superb, have done the walk up to the mast but went up the Forest track from behind the Glencoe Visitors Centre and it winds its way up the hill, loved the walk through the forest the way you went.
Grateful for your guidance and inspiration, Karl, in advance of our September 2024 trip to the area. Appreciate your natural enthusiasm, too. Great compositions and exposures.
There are some fanastic shots here Karl - i'm seriously inspired by the locations - especially just below the saddle for sunset - sadly I won't have time on my iminent trip to Scotland to do the walk in to this glen but I have a feeling i'm going to be booking myself in for an extended stay in the not too distant future as a result of your videos - thanks for them.
Karl. Thanks again. Another great video. And thank you for info on Glencoe spots. Before I get to glencoe in a couple of weeks time I’m also doing IOS and have scoped out both Engol and Fairy Pools and the Quirang. Your spot at Quirang looked great. What direction from the car park was that .. ??? Thanks in advance. Mel
Absolutely beautiful, I always love your videos and find them inspiring. Glencoe is one of my favourite places, unfortunately I don’t drive or I would spend a lot more time there and the surrounding area. I find Rannoch moor and the views towards the Black mount very beautiful as well. Keep up the good work.
Great video - I am visiting in 2 weeks time so would be great if you can provide a grid ref for your locations for the Cauldron and the Cottage shots please - i have probably 2 hours max in glencoe vefore my wife gets bored so I need to maximise my time ? TIA ! :)
Hi Mel. Thanks for watching. The cauldron is easy. Park at Kings House Hotel then walk up the track at the south end of the car park past the cottages until you get to the brow of the hill then cut across to your right. Lagangarbh Cottage is also very straightforward. Park in the lay-by just past the cottage if coming from south and you will be able to walk to the cottage. Word of warning if you try and drive onto the track to the cottage be careful as you may scrape your sump. Hope that helps. Kind regards. Karl
Just returned from Glencoe and used a few of the locations you have posted previously. Weather not great, but that's part of the fun, isn't it? Great video as usual.
Spotted you at the Kingshouse on Saturday well it was your dog I recognised first then you just leaving in the van. The shots I took that day I have already decided to do B&W versions of something I tend to do. For me the Clachaig is the image.
Thanks for that. Yep Fern is more famous than me. Out with me on tour all day today at request of client. I feel slightly overshadowed. Thanks so much for watching.
Hi Karl, I have been watching your video's for quite a while now and thought i had subscribed and hadn't, but i have now. I really enjoyed the video as usual and the B&W image's with the 30 second exposure were brilliant. I will definitely give that a try because i had never thought of that. Look forward to seeing some more B&W image's in your video's.
Tremendous stuff as always Karl some top fine art images here, love the Cauldron images, my father thinks he spotted you here a couple of weeks ago and I am heading there tomorrow for 3 days, looks like the conditions will be perfect. Happy Days.
Thanks. I hope you got here ok, it was very windy again on Sunday. I was out all day today and the light was great so fingers crossed you got as good as light as we did. Thanks for watching.
Oh! I will have a watch later today 👍 we still need a summit sunrise or sunset together buddy. Just waiting on that elusive weather to appear for higher ground..got the perfect place for it..
