To be in place for the sunrise began about 3AM, referred to by some as stupid o’clock, with a short drive to the Storr parking area and an hour or so walk uphill in the pre-dawn darkness. No other vehicles were parked when I arrived so it appears I would be enjoying the sunrise in solitude.
It was a forced march up to the Old Man as I was unsure of the time I would need to be at the location prior to the sunrise. I arrived with time to spare so I was able to calmly set up the gear while also getting my breathing to return to some sense of normalcy. I was ready for the sunrise, but a heavy layer of clouds on the horizon was blocking the direct light. Fortunately the phrase “waiting for the light” worked in my favor. Several minutes after sunrise, the clouds parted enough for the sunlight to shine through and this image is the result.
It was a crystal clear morning with fabulous views all the way toward Glamaig and beyond. Below the Old Man of Storr is Loch Leathan followed by the Sound of Raasay and finally the Isle of Raasay. The high point visible on Raasay is Dun Caan. On the horizon are the northern red hills.
Once satisfied with the images captured, I leisurely returned to the car, which was still alone in the parking area. Now it was a short drive back to the house for a pot of coffee . . .
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