These beautiful winning images now feature in a celebratory calendar marking Scotland’s Year of Coasts and Waters. With over 700 entries, Scotland’s nature agency was overwhelmingly impressed with the quality and selection of photographs.
Francesca Osowska, NatureScot Chief Executive said “We were struck by the range of subjects captured – from underwater wildlife encounters to journeys through scenic waterscapes, spanning the length and breadth of Scotland, including our island treasures.”
The final calendar is available to view and download from https://www.nature.scot/naturescot-calendar-2021.
9. September - Loch Long - Jason Guthrie
"Waiting until the stars were fully out, I started my dive into the inky black depths of Loch Long. At 15m deep, I found this small (but fully grown) bobtail squid, Sepiola atlantica, as it was digging into the sediment in a bid to hide from me." Jason Guthrie, Glasgow Photo: Jason Guthrie
10. October - Southannan Falls - Amanda Smith
"I like to go for walks and lately have been staying local. I saw a walk online through Fairlie in North Ayrshire which led to the Southannan Waterfall. I was amazed at how ethereal this location was, hidden behind masses of trees. Beautiful find." Amanda K Smith, Kilmarnock Photo: Amanda Smith
11. November - Loch Eriboll - Kirsty Andrews
"There were plenty of grey seals on this small island in the entrance to Loch Eriboll. They were curious but not very used to divers so watched us curiously from a distance, dealing effortlessly with the surging waves as I clung to kelp." Kirsty Andrews, Bristol Photo: Kirsty Andrews
12. December - Kenmore - Helen Ostrycharz
"Coming home through Kenmore there was a group of photographers, all with their tripods, crowded at the end of the beach. I just had to stop to check out what attracted their attention." Helen Ostrycharz, Brookfield Photo: Helen Ostrycharz