The Cuillin Mountain Range, Skye, Scotland

The Cuillin Hills, as seen from Sligachan. The Cuillins are the highest range on the Isle of Skye, with the highest point being Sgurr Alasdair. Sgurr is the Scottish Gaelic word for peak, or pinnacle.

Fuschlsee, Austria

Fuschlsee, or Lake Fuschl, lies just east of Salzburg in Austria and is in the foot hills of the Austrian Alps. The small town of Fuschl am See can just be made out in the distance, on the far shore.

Ruined Cottage, near Youlgreave, Peak District National Park, England

A tree grows up through the wall of a ruined cottage in a farmer’s field, just outside of the village of Youlgreave in England’s Peak District National Park.

Neist Point Lighthouse, Isle of Skye, Scotland

The lighthouse at Neist Point, on the western coast of the Isle of Skye, is a favourite amongst photographer. A footpath runs along the peninsula to the lighthouse, which overlooks Moonen Bay and the Little Minch. The Outer Hebrides are just visible on the horizon.

Tourists in Lamplight

A lamp illuminates tourists in the Croatian town of Hvar. Hvar island is one of the largest islands on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast.

The Black Cuillins, The Isle of Skye, Scotland

The Black Cuillins, the highest mountains on the Isle of Skye are seen on a rare day where there is no low cloud cover. The waters of the River Sligachan can be seen in the foreground.

Caterpillar on Leaf

A caterpillar crawls across a leaf on the verge of a road.

Salzburg, Austria

The old town of Salzburg with the Salzach River running through it. The city made its fortunes in Salt and is famed as the birthplace of Mozart and the setting of the film The Sound of Music. Since 1997 the old town has been an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Old Man of Storr, The Storr, Skye, Scotland

The Old Man of Storr is the largest of the upright pinnacles seen in this picture, with Loch Leathan and the Sound of Raasay in the background.

Dragonflies on Fern

Two dragonflies rest on adjoining fern leaves after mating.