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Staffa
Staffa is an island of the Inner Hebrides in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The Vikings gave it this name as its columnar basalt reminded them of their houses, which were built from vertically placed tree-logs.

The island came to prominence in the late 18th century after a visit by Sir Joseph Banks. He and his fellow-travellers extolled the natural beauty of the basalt columns in general and of the island's main sea cavern, which Banks renamed 'Fingal's Cave'. Their visit was followed by those of many other prominent personalities throughout the next two centuries, including Queen Victoria and Felix Mendelssohn. The latter's Hebrides Overture brought further fame to the island, which was by then uninhabited.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staffa
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#NikonD750 #Nikon D750 | 14mm | f/11 | 1/500s | 25/04/2018

#hess_photography #photography #fotografie #landscapephotography #landschaftsfotografie #Scotland #Staffa

Gesamtansicht der Insel Staffa in Schottland bei dramatischem und fotogenem Wetter.

Puffin preening #staffa #lunga #scotland #visitscotland #naturephotography #birdphotography #puffins

This photo shows a single puffin perched on a grassy patch, with the background softly blurred, giving the impression of an open sky or sea. The puffin is in a preening pose, with its head turned backward toward its body. Its distinctive features are prominent: a vibrant orange-and-red beak with a pale yellow stripe near the base, a pale gray face with dark black markings around the eye, and bright red-orange feet. Its black feathers on the back contrast with its white belly, adding to the striking appearance. The puffin appears to be grooming its feathers, with its beak slightly open as it nibbles or adjusts its plumage. Green grass blades in the foreground frame the image, and the natural colors suggest a coastal or cliffside habitat.

The council of puffins. These birds are fantastic. They look good, very friendly and here there were so many. #staffa #lunga #scotland #birdphotography #naturephotography #visitscotland #vogelfotografie #vogels #birds

This is a photo of a group of puffins gathered on a grassy area. Puffins are small seabirds with striking black-and-white plumage, colorful orange beaks, and orange feet. In the image, five puffins are closely interacting, seemingly engaged in a lively social exchange. The puffins' bright beaks and expressive faces stand out against the blurred natural background, which appears to be a coastal environment. The composition conveys a sense of community among the birds.

Finished Cave Chorale, the second piece in my paintings and Chorales.

The lyrics are selected lines of the poem Staffa by John Keats. My piece is also inspired by Mendelssohn's overture, I put it in the same key for the essence of it.

The videos are from my trip last March 😊🏞

#classicalmusic #composer #composition #fingalscave #staffa #johnkeats #scotland #felixmendelssohn #choirmusic #chorale #painting #watercolor #hebrides #music

Staffa Basalt

#photography #scotland #staffa #stone #basaltstone #ExploreScotland #VisitScotland

Polygons of Basalt stone on the Island of Staffa.

theWhiskyteacher tvtip, vanmiddag 15.15 uur op BBC Two, Great Scottish Coastal Railway Journeys,
Oban to Staffa. Een schitterende route aan de Schotse westkust.
From the fishing port of Oban, Michael heads out to the Hebrides. He helps to harvest seaweed, visits the cradle of Christianity in Scotland, and sees a cave that inspired Felix Mendelssohn's music.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0014l0t

#Schotland #highlands #Scotland #Staffa #Oban #hebriden