A damp start for The Coyles

We set out at 8am yesterday, and as predicted, it was raining. The weather was changeable all day though and we had sunshine, rain, wind and even a few flecks of snow up high. A lovely day out though, with a rush home for me to the Golf Club Committee Meeting in the afternoon.

For those interested, the word 'Coyles' probably comes from the gaelic 'A' Choille' - the wood. The Coyles, in Ballater, refers to a group of 3 hills seen easily from the village; Meall Dubh, The Coyle and Craig of Loinmuie. We did all 3 - not as difficult as it sounds, they're close together and The Coyle is the main hill - the other two are little pimples!

[Casablanca]

It was a grey one here for the most part too, though the sun peeked out at one point! Nice shot of the trail ahead.

[Kartia]

Love the description! Pimple 😂

[Boxplayer]

Love the look of this path.

[Dianne]

Bad weather seldom stops you from getting out and about. This image looks great in b&w.

[Lesley]

Lovely leading lines. You’re so intrepid! Thank you for that interesting information too.

[Wylie]

It looks wet but lovely, terrific shot.

[Babs]

I would be a stretcher case if I had to carry that backpack.

[Renee Salamon]

Pimples for you would be my mountains I think - sounds like a lovely hike even in the rain. Nice leading line

[Delwyn Barnett]

Great photo. That part looks a bit flatter than your normal walks!

[Valerie Chesney]

Not easy walking by the look of that 'path".. I so like your 'pimple' description! What is in that back pack??
I have said before.. You two amaze me & I so enjoy following you Issi. FAV

[Pam Knowler]

I do love travelling with you Issi from the comfort of my chair!! Great B&W image showing lots of textures.

[Kathy A]

I am in awe of all the walking/hiking you do. Pimples 😂😂

[Joan Robillard]

Looks damp

[bkb in the city]

Very nice shot

[Krista Marson]

Sounds like a classic Welsh style hike.

[Islandgirl]

Oh wow sounds like a lovely hike!

[Diana]

Fabulous capture of this rustic scene and leading lines. I love your narratives and find them most interesting and entertaining.

[Leslie]

you must walk miles and miles every day .... that backpack looks heavy

[Margaret Brown]

Love your pov and info!

[Kathy]

A good look at the track along the stream.

[Judith Johnson]

An interesting path, and at least it's flat at this point! Nice textures in b&w

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I wish I could hear you pronounce these names- I know they sound nothing like what I phonetically hear in my mind! This is beautiful- the texture of the grass absolutely fascinates me. fav

[haskar]

Great composition and details. Beautiful b&w capture.

[Milanie]

neat lines

[Shutterbug]

Looks like a nice path. Are you backpacking and spending the night out in that changeable weather?

[eDorre]

Love it as B&W-textures are wonderful and descriptions a giggle

[Issi Bannerman]

@happysnaps We put lots of stuff in the bag that we hope never to need. Extra clothes, first aid, emergency overnight shelter ... The only thing we know we'll definitely use is the food and the flask of coffee!

[Issi Bannerman]

@shutterbug49 No, this was just a day trip.

[Julie Duncan]

I am consumed with jealousy! What a lovely walk! :)

[Nova]

Impressive image Issi. Love tagging along on your adventures.