At the mouth of the River Peffery in Dingwall is a Sycamore tree. It stands in perfect alignment with the bridge over the river. The riverside walk provides an enjojable stroll, albeit today under leaden skies.

Sunrise over the Cromarty Firth this morning. A wonderful start to the day in the Highlands, but its turned duller and colder as the day has progressed. BBC Scotland Weather

Pre dawn yesterday the sunrise provided a wonderful colour in the sky as the sun rose over the Black Isle in the Highlands. The River Peffery turned red and orange as the light reflected off it. Good sunrises/sunsets have been a rare sight this winter.

A solitary Scots Pine in the Highlands. Beyond in cloud is the Munro Sgurr nan Clach Geala.

Totally lost my mojo for photography and it has been almost 10 months since I last picked up my camera. Decided to head out to the Blackwater today to admire the autumn colours and to see if I can pick up where I left off. Lots to relearn.

The River Blackwater as it winds its way this morning towards Silver Bridge. It has been a mild day in the Highlands.

Looking east from Achmelvich. I got up early in the hope of a sunrise over the hills of Asyynt, but alas Suilven and Cul Mor were bathed in mist. They are tremendous hills.

Sunrise over Inverness and the Beauly Firth this morning. It was a cold start to the day inthe Highlands.

A rowing boat on a still and misty Highland loch this morning. Please click to enlarge.

A solitary oak in a field of oil seed rape. The cold weather in the Highlands continues.

Baosbheinn and Beinn an Eoin from Loch Ewe. Despite the good weather the hills were shrouded in dark clouds at times. The North West Highlands are a fabulous place to visit.

Lovely Autumn colours at Silverbridge.

Rogie Falls looking a lot more tranquil after the horrendous floods of last week.

Falls on the River Blackwater near Silverbridge.

Falls on the River Bran at the Hermitage in Perthshire. A very dull and cold day.

Looking across Loch a Chuillin towards Sgurr a Choire Rainich today. A very mild, but stormy day in the Highlands. The southerly wind has stripped a lot of snow off the hills.

A fishing boat at sunrise. A tranquil morning.

A fisherman's boat at sunrise.

Beautiful early morning light

A brief, but lovely sunset over Rogie Falls last night.