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Shetland Photos
Shetland's dramatic landscape and unspoilt environment make it a photographer's paradise. Photographers say that the best light is with a low sun - making the lingering sunsets during Shetland's 'simmer dim' perfect for getting those impressive holiday snaps.
Below are galleries of stunning Shetland scenes by various photographers:
VisitShetland.com Image Database
Photos of Shetland from various sources. Some images available free for use by press, media and eductation establishments.
Ewen Adamson
Ewen is a talented young photographer and artist, who's work offers a unique and exciting insight into what Shetland has to offer. With an ever growing collection of stock photography featuring everything from landscapes through to sport and wildlife it is the perfect overview of the isles.
Patrick Dieudonne
A very large gallery of outstanding Shetland landscape and wildlife photos by this visiting French photographer.
Dave Donaldson
Dave Donaldson has lived in the Shetland Isles for the last twelve years after moving from London. He studied in Scientific Illustration and worked in the exhibition industry for a number of years before deciding to jump on the 07:00 from Kings Cross, to board the North boat finally arriving at the island he now calls home.
Billy Fox
Billy Fox is a native Shetlander who is becoming well known for his photography. Billy says his site "could be looked upon as a bit of a window on Shetland scenes, activities, and events.."
David Gifford
Photoblog of a talented Shetland photographer, regularly updated with fresh photos of Shetland landscapes, birds, otters, ponies, seals and other Shetland wildlife.
Hugh Harrop
The website of an accomplished Shetland-based wildlife photographer, featuring everything from Killer Whales to the Northern Lights. Large stock library.
Ivan Hawick
Ivan is a local photographer who takes advantage of Shetland's location for the best Northern Lights photo opportunities available in the UK and is building up an extensive collection of Northern Lights images from around the Isles. The site also features Shetland landscapes and wildlife.
Tom Kidd
Acclaimed photographer Tom Kidd's archive of black and white photos gives a moving and insightful journey into the relationship between the Shetland Islands and oil over the last 25 years.
Phatsheep Photography
Highly creative images of Shetland by a talented local photographer, with prints available to buy on the website.
David Richardson
Beautiful images of the spectular island of Unst, the most northerly inhabited island in the UK.
Andrew Ross
A selection of unusual Shetland images including flowers, Shetland scenery and sea creatures.
Shabu Images
A selection of black and white, HDR and colour photos from talented local man Gary Buchan. Images include animals, landscapes, birds, houses and natural surroundings.
Andrew J Shearer
Andrew is a local photographer and artist who's collection of Shetland images includes visitor attractions, beaches, boats, Up Helly Aa and various other shots.
Austin Taylor
Austin concentrates on landscape, wildlife and other environmental work and displays some of his original work in his "viewpoints" gallery. He also enjoys photographing local events and people.
Bobby Tulloch
Bobbytulloch.com is run by Old Haa Trust in Yell in memorial to the renowned naturalist - one of Shetland's best ambassadors. Contains over 750 wildlife and landscape images from the Bobby Tulloch image collection.
Advertising Feature
2009 Wildlife Holidays In Shetland
Shetland offers the best wildlife-watching in Scotland - FACT.
Over a million breeding seabirds, the highest density of Otters in Europe, regular sightings of Killer Whales and superb displays of rare sub-arctic flora. Our award-winning holidays offer everything from fully guided wildlife weeks and long weekends, dedicated birdwatching holidays plus photographic, walking and insight holidays.
Visit our extensive website www.shetlandwildlife.co.uk or call Shetland Wildlife on 01950 422483 for a choice of over 30 holidays!
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Focus on Wildlife - Winter
As we approach the darkest days of the year, it doesn’t mean they are the dimmest for viewing wildlife! One furry critter in particular becomes far less secretive and a lot easier to see...
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The Travel Editor.com: Travel Diaries
The Travel Editor.com presents its all new Travel Diaries. Travel Diaries follows intrepid explorers Jennifer, Katherine and Kirsten as they go to the ends of the earth to feed their passion for history and travel.
Read about their voyage to Shetland onboard a luxury cruise liner.
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2008 Photo Competition
VisitShetland's fourth annual photographic competition is now closed.
We will announce the winners shortly.
News
Fiddle Frenzy Nominated Best Event of the Year
Fiddle Frenzy 2008 has been nominated for Best Event of the Year in the Scottish Traditional Music Awards, and needs your vote to be successful!
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Fiddlers' Bid Return to Japan
Shetland ambassadors, Fiddlers Bid return to Japan this month for their second tour and to record with top Japanese artists!