Scotland in Photographs by Shahbaz Majeed

Author:Shahbaz Majeed
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Published: 2017-04-05T04:00:00+00:00

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INTRODUCTION

The images in this book have been taken across Scotland, from some very well-known locations, to some not so familiar. These images will hopefully show you why tourists are attracted to our shores from across the globe and also why photographers are repeatedly drawn to the landscape.

There is just something about this land, the place of my birth, the mystery/drama of it all that is quite hard to explain, even by those who have lived here their entire lives. Many often wonder why you would want to visit Scotland in the first place and yet their own question is answered when they see the images for themselves. Some still question if a place can be as dramatic as the images show – perhaps there is some manipulation in the images to make it appear so? But when they visit for themselves, they find it hard to leave and yearn for the day when they will get the chance to return.

It is not hard to see why Scotland is chosen as a backdrop for major Hollywood blockbusters, computer-animated films and even Bollywood storylines.

As for visiting many of the places you will see featured in the book, it is often like a different place each time you visit: the weather can be mild and gentle one minute and then stormy and threatening the next. Not all places can claim to offer all four seasons in the same day.

I hope you get inspired by the images in this book and that they make you want to visit these locations for yourself. My aim is to highlight the beauty and variety of Scotland’s landscape, not just to those from abroad but also to those that live here and have yet to discover much of the truly breathtaking landscape we are fortunate to have right here on our own doorstep.

I will leave you with the words that I leave my audience with at the end of presentations to inspire them. These words summarise why I take photographs and why I feel the medium of photography is such a fascinating one, as it can allow you to connect with viewers on an emotional level, which can be very powerful and equally rewarding.

‘If my images stir an emotion or memory and helps make that personal connection, whether it is a reminder of a loved one or inspires you to go see the beauty of the world around us for yourself, for me there is no greater result.’

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