Loch Glencoul sunrise, Sutherland, Scotland

THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTOGRAPH

Loch Glencoul lies in the midst of staggeringly beautiful Highland scenery near Kylesku, Sutherland. I was fortunate enough to be staying for a wonderful week at a cottage on the shore of the loch, and I had about a 30 second walk to the shore to get this photo of the sun rising over the peaceful waters of the loch. I'd say it was 30 seconds well spent! If you take the regular boat service from Kylesku to the end of the loch you can catch a glimpse of Eas a Chual Aluinn, the waterfall with the longest drop in Britain, which is located in the extreme right background of this photo.