Walking Up One of Scotland's Finest Mountains with Monty and a Camera
I always look forward to returning to Scotland, but my latest visit to the homeland was made even more special as I was joined by Monty. Being a cocker spaniel he is full of energy, but could he summit Ben Cruachan? And could I capture some landscape photographs from the summit?
00:00 - Intro
00:31 - Welcome to Ben Cruachan and my Nikon kit
01:58 - What makes Ben Cruachan, Cruachan Dam and Cruachan Reservoir so special
03:16 - Starting my ascent of Ben Cruachan
03:47 - Arriving at Bealach an Lochain
04:53 - At the summit of Ben Cruachan
05:55 - Photographs from the summit
07:04 - Back at Bealach an Lochain
07:45 - Monty on other Munros
08:07 - Thanks for watching!
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What a handsome chap he is. Fantastic images too Julian. 👏 👏👏👏👏👏😀👏
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
He is a handsome dog isn't he! But I'm biased. :-)
I love Monty he is beautiful, Photography or not its just great to see the scenery and you got a superb image as well, best wishes, Colin.
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Colin! That's the thing with photography, sometimes it just needs to take a back seat to the views and the adventure. :-)
Love Monty!
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Couldn't agree more Willard! :-)
The photography may not have been much to write home about, but the videography was phenomenal! and to see you enjoying it with Monty. Fantastic!
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jon. Sometimes it's the adventure that's the most important thing! :-)
Monty for president😍😍 are thanks for bringing us to a fantastic location. Great video buddy
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
President Monty....lol, it has a certain ring to it!
Love the Monty shot - he is lovely!
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. He's a bit of a legend in my eyes. :-)
@michaelginsberg8100
Жыл бұрын
@@jbairdexp Yes, I can see why! 👍🐶
Good views from the top and more importantly great photo's of your dog. What's not to like. You'll be running up to the tops of the Tors after that 😉
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic views for sure and the photos of Monty are great (better than my landscape shots! lol). The tors are merely bumps in the ground now. :-)
Nice one Julian really enjoyed your video. Monty is a star well done to him for his mountain climbing. Can’t beat going out with our four legged friends. Take care Trev
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Morning Trevor, thanks mate. You are so right....can't beat an adventure with a four legged friend! Hope you are well mate. :-)
Hi Julian. Really enjoyed this. Hope you had a great trip home to Scotland. Monty looks like he's great company for you !
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim, I had an ace time back home. Didn't do much photography. I just relaxed, did lots of walking and enjoyed some family time. Monty is the perfect dog for me!
Phenomenal.
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. :-)
Smashing video Julian. The views are something else.
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. You see some pretty good views yourself! :-)
Good old Monty, he certainly did well. Fantastic views from the top Julian and i am jealous i wasn't with you. Enjoy your time away. Look forward to the next one.
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim. The views were indeed fantastic but they were views to enjoy rather than photograph. It was a great day out for sure. :-)
Both legends, great video Julian! 😊
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
lol, cheers mate! :-)
When you are in the area be sure to visit Cruachan Power Station! www.visitcruachan.co.uk/
Nice one Julian, that first portrait shot was great, the expression was class 🥰👍🏻
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Thanks mate. Monty can really pull of a pose! lol :-)
Love the dog Julian. you should take him out more for these video's. .
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob. The problem with Monty is that he doesn't like to sit still....always on the move...which is not always great with all the waiting about that landscape photography needs. However, he is great company, so I'm sure there's a balance to be had somewhere! :-)
Interesting guide to an area I've never visited but now want to. Perfect camera and lens combo that, and some lovely resulting images. Very enjoyable Julian!
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Simon! :-)
Fantastic Julian - it’s been years since I’ve been up Cruachan - must go back soon - Monty looked like he had a great time ! Speak soon Murray
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Cheers mate. It's a cracking mountain for sure....but I'm biased! I still haven't done the complete Cruachan Horseshoe though, which I think is 7 peaks in total (depending on what you include). The weather has always forced me down before completing it. :-)
Great video Julian, as a Oban expat over here In Iowa USA I really enjoyed ir. Thank t=you.
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Do you ever get back to Oban? Not much has changed to be honest! lol
Hello Julian: I just found this video and enjoyed it a great deal. I enjoyed meeting Monty as well. By the way, I just purchased a technically used, but pristine Nikon F6 and its MB-40 grip. Yes, I still shoot film and have enjoyed returning to it. However, it costs a lot more when i was younger and the processing is expensive as well.
@jbairdexp
Жыл бұрын
Hey Paul, better late than never! Happy shooting with the F6. I sometimes think about film photography and then I remember all the faff and cost. But I get why it's still popular :-)