Eilean Donan Castle, Dornie, by Kyle of Lochalsh EDC053

Set in a magnificent location at the meeting of Loch Alsh, Loch Duich and Loch Long there are few really good images of this classic Scottish castle - this though is a cracker. I`d been trying for 20 years to capture a good one and the chances this day were not looking good, bleak, bitter with leaden skies.

However high tide with little wind meant good reflections and momentarily enough sun filtered through to brighten the castle and mountains beyond. Seconds later the sun was lost for the day.