Harris & Lewis 1-2-1 Photography Tuition
Earlier this month i updated the blog post to let you know that we had recently launched Coastal Creations, we are super delighted to be offering one to one photography tuition here on the Isle of Lewis & Harris and look forward to having the opportunity to welcome you. Costal creations is dedicated to breaking down barriers in photography in a supportive environment, allowing you the time to develop your skills and creativity at your own pace. If you are planning a holiday over to the Outer Hebrides and would like to book a photography session or if you are based on the island and would like to know more head over to our tuition page or click….. HERE
It’s just over a month since we relocated to the Isle of Lewis, what a month is has been. Sailing to Stornoway to begin our new journey was filled with a huge mixture of emotions all of which positive, overwhelming, exciting, and exhilarating to name a few. Our move was brought forward prior to Christmas due to the solicitors finishing up for the festive period and the completion date was set for the 20th December.
It didn’t take us long to get unpacked and begin to make the house feel like our home, I think the fact that it was just a few days before Christmas helped to push us along in getting organised. A walk along the beach on Christmas Day and Boxing Day with the dogs was like a dream come true, our local bay is truly beautiful, on a calm day waves gently roll in, as the waves break the greens tones of the water shine through, Oyster Catchers go about their daily business long the shore line and the views back towards the house over the still loch are stunning. The weather has however been pretty wild over the last two weeks with winter storms raging across the Atlantic Ocean, battering the Island with strong gale force winds. Yesterday was the first day that the Island hasn’t been covered by a weather warning in over a week. We’ve also had a beautiful blanket of snow fall which was so idyllic everywhere being covered in brilliant white snow with dark squally skies was breathtaking, apparently it’s the most snowfall seen on the Island in over ten years. Thick snow with gale force winds produced blizzard like conditions, snow blowing across the road with such force was something we’ve never seen before. Having visited Scotland for many years alongside living in Aberdeenshire for 18 months, we’re sort of used to the Scottish winters but the winds here definitely had me a little worried and awake for most of the night wondering if we would still have a roof in the morning. Thankfully the roof lived to see another storm but sadly two trees in the garden have been broken. A couple of days ago we headed down to a local beach around high tide as the winds were driving through, the power in the wind whipping up the ocean was incredible, needless to say we stood safely out of the way on the sand dunes looking out. Just now the winds are currently gusting and rain is lashing down on the windows as i write but that’s typical of Scottish winter weather and something we’ll have to get used to here on the Isle of Lewis. We’ve been fully embracing the weather and heading out in all conditions with the cameras, snow storms, hail showers, strong winds and rough seas. It’s been a privilege to be here on the island witnessing these conditions, seeing the weather change literally in a matter of minutes from blue skies to not being able to see anything at all is totally mesmerising.
Island life so far is fantastic, we have met some of our neighbours and have been welcomed by the community. Hebridean hospitality is second to none and the warm nature of people here is comforting. Looking ahead, we are excited to see the change of seasons over the course of the year, we’re also looking forward to exploring more of the stunning coastline and experiencing more of island life. We are thankful, appreciative and grateful to be surrounded by such incredible beauty and nature. We are incredibly fortunate to be fulfilling our dream, it’s good to have a dream, whatever your dreams are, never stop chasing them.
Always believe it is possible.
Until next time take care and keep well, Adele & Max.