The Beech tree Fagus sylvatica is amongst our tallest trees and can develop a dense canopy of leaves. In winter the new buds are pointed and not pressed against the twigs. The brown dead leaves from the previous autumn often hold on through the winter, a trait known as ‘marcescence’. Beech trees support many wildlife species including caterpillars and moths, jays and mice that eat the seeds ‘mast’, and a profusion of fungi in the deep litter of the woodland floor.
Ian is a self-taught full time professional landscape photographer with over twenty three years of experience. Apart from his own very popular range of Transient Light Scottish landscape calendars and range of Fine Art cards. Ian published his first book of landscape photography – Transient Light – through GMC publications in association with the Guild of Master craftsmen, it’s popularity leading to a second edition of his work.
“Scotland is one of the finest locations in the world to pursue high quality landscape images, it’s light and weather creating unique opportunities even after repeat visits”. Although he has travelled extensively the majority of his work is confined to Scotland where he finds an endless source of pleasure and inspiration.
The hallmark of Ian’s work is his articulate composition, subtle processing and delicate handling of natural light to produce outstandingly natural images of scenes that would otherwise be passed by in favour of more dramatic topography.
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