7 Swans at Dawn GC

Girvan Harbour, towards the Golf Course

7 Swans at Dawn - harbour

Girvan Harbour, towards the Golf Course

7 Swans at Dawn

Girvan Harbour, towards the Golf Course

Above Ballantrae

Ailsa Craig from the road above Ballantrae

AC - Apricot Sunset

A sunset view of the Ailsa Craig in tones of warm apricot

AC and horses

Horses at Woodland Farm, Girvan, with the Ailsa Craig in the background

AC from Back Road - "Contented"

My personal favourite - The Ailsa Craig sits keeping a protective watch over the silouhetted town of Girvan as the sun sets

AC Waves

Creamy waves rolling in to Girvan shore with Ailsa Craig behind

AC - Windsurfing

Windsurfing is a popular sport here and the surfers can often be seen taking advantage of the breezes along the shore line in front of the Ailsa Craig

AC-Bandstand

The disused Bandstand in Stair Park, Girvan offers embellished frames for the Ailsa Craig, this time as the path of the sun colours the sky

AC-Birds "Gulls Reflected"

In the early morning, the seagulls are reflected in the wet sands of Ainslie shore, Girvan. This photograph was awarded a 4th place in a Girvan Camera Club competition and is a particularly popular choice as a print and when used in our memento product range

AC-Boat-ajo

A hot misty day and a boat lazily sailing by the Ailsa Craig. Taken by Andy from our window after he glanced out and spotted the photo opportunity. Popular with us and with our customers

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Ailsa Craig bathed in the lilac glow of an autumnal dawn

AC-Misty2 "Misty-Mysterious"

One of those occasional magical moments, when the weather adds yet another dimension to the Craig. The swathes of mist lie around the base of the rock like a chiffon scarf and the rays of sunlight shine down through the clouds.

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The sky's on fire again. A September sunset, captured in gold

Ailsa from Arran

A trip to Arran offers a different view of the Craig.

Ailsa from Ballantrae

Moving down the coast from Girvan, we arrive at the village of Ballantrae. From here the Craig appears to be a totally different shape

Ailsa Watching

Two seagulls perch on a rock and do the watching as we watch them. Is it the Ailsa Craig they're watching or the frothy waves rolling in?

Arran from Girvan Golf Course

Snow capped, Arran looks delightful in the winter sunshine as we play a round of golf

Arran sunset from Greenan

The golden sky is reflected in the pools of Greenan shore ass the sun sets over Arran

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The sea unfurls a frothy pathway to Snowy Arran

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A landscape view of snowcapped Arran from Girvan shore. Used for one of our 2004 range of Christmas cards

Arran "Free Spirit"

Using digital imagery, this dawn photograph has been taken to a monostyle. The gulls taking flight as the sun comes up, giving a feeling of freedom and peace.

Ayr from Greenan

The shore at Greenan looks across the bay to the sea front of Ayr

Baltersan

The Tower of Baltersan Castle stands solidy againt the skline just before you reach Maybole travelling north on the A77. Near to Crossraguel Abbey, it's owner, James Brown is planning to restore to it's former glory from it's present state

Bandstand

A sunset view of the Ailsa Craig is framed by the lacey ironwork of the disused Bandstand in Stair Park, Girvan. - A popular postcard print

Burns Cottage

No visit to Ayrshire would be complete without a trip to see the birthplace of our national bard, Robert Burns, born here 25th January 1759

Burns Rose - narrow

A cropped version of this popular print has been created as a bookmark design

Burns Rose 2

Robert Burns was a prolific writer and collector of verse and songs. This is an eternal favourite with lovers all over the world. It is a studio shot taken for a Girvan Camera Club competition, it was awarded 2nd place

Burns

In celebration of Robert Burns, this is a studio shot taken for a Girvan Camera Club competition, it was awarded 1st place by the sponsoring Rotary Club.

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The Camellia House at Culzean offers many opportunities to take picturesque snaps. The design of the building amongst the parkland setting is idyllic.

Canoeing

The canoe club of Girvan enjoy an evening of fun as the sun sets behind the Ailsa Craig, spreading a warm amber glow over the scene

Castle from Cliff Path 2004

Walking alomg the cliff top path at Culzean, the views are spectacular, taking in the Castle itself, the sea and the countryside beyond.

Castle through Arch winter

Just as architect Robert Adam intended, the 'Ruined Arch' frames the Castle as it is touched by the winter sunshine

Chimneys at Dawn (7am)

The skyline shwing the clock on Stumpy tower in Girvan at 7am against a lemon-pink dawn

Christmas Candle

This is a studio shot taken for one of the 2004 range of Christmas cards. The warmth of the picture was commented on by the judge at the Girvan Camera Club competition in which it was awarded a 3rd place

"Coast from Glendrissaig"

Another Girvan Camera Club photograph, taken for the Rotary Club sponsored "In the Hills of Carrick". Winning 1st place, the view takes in the fishing loch at Glendrissaig, the intervening hillside and a panoramic view of Girvan. Arran can be seen beyond the sea.

Colmonell "From Craigneil to Colmonell"

Taken originally for a calendar shot for the month of May in our local calendar 2005, this was also entered into the Rotary Club sponsored "In the Hills of Carrick" competition where it was awarded 2nd place.

Cul Line 1 crop

Culzean Castle through the ruined arch, variations on a theme as digital imagery was applied to the original photograph to create a line drawing effect.

Cul Line 2

Culzean Castle from the viaduct, variations on a theme as digital imagery was applied to the original photograph to create a line drawing effect.

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Culzean Castle through the ruined arch, variations on a theme as digital imagery was applied to the original photograph to create a line drawing effect.

Dalquharran in Autumn

Robert Adams 'other' Ayshire masterpiece offers a stark and exciting view at Dailly. Sadly a ruin now, it is intended that it will become a golf course and hotel in the not too distant future.

Dark hat

There is a rhyme that goes: "When she's wearing her hat, it's going to be wet, when she wearing her tie, it's going to be dry" - looks like rain again!

Dawn harbour

As dawn breaks over the hills behind Girvan, the mouth of the river turns to silver

Dunure

A view of the main Kennedy castle of Dunure, a ruin now. (for more dunure views please visit the Dunure Gallery)

February Sunset

The skies can often turn to an amazing technicolour show at all times of the year. Every sunset is unique.

Fishing Boat

Leaving Girvan harbour for a hard days work ahead

Fishing

Two fishermen enjoy the tranquillity of a bright morning as the early mist rises from the loch.

Footsteps-narrow

An adaptation of the original picture for use in one of our bookmarks, using the inspirational words of Mary Stevenson's "Footprints"

Footsteps

Taken as the causeway is crossed from the mainland of Shetland to St Ninian's Isle, tjhis photograph was taken 'just for me' because it was so meaningful.. Too good to keep to myself, I have used it in our range of bookmarks, it was also placed 3rd in a competition at Girvan Camera Club

Fountain

The McCracken Fountain in Girvan stands out against the colourful sunset sky

Going Fishing

A boat sets out from Girvan harbour at dawn with a fishing party

"Golden Glow"

The sky and the sea turn to liquid gold as the sun is held for a moment behind a cloud, throwing the Ailsa Craig into a dark silhouette. Used extensively inour product range.