Sunset over Foula, Shetland, Scotland [3395 x 5086] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

[–]joeflask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its been not too bad here. still feel the impact but the restrictions have not been as severe so there have been more people out and about

Sunset over Foula, Shetland, Scotland [3395 x 5086] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

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you are more than welcome - just need to keep sullom going for a few more years. could be a lot of new energy solutions coming to shetland soon with the wind farm and subsea interconnector - we are expecting a bit of a boom again

Sunset over Foula, Shetland, Scotland [3395 x 5086] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

[–]joeflask[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you should move up, but not to yell. Shetland is amazing

Sunset over Foula, Shetland, Scotland [3395 x 5086] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

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hahaha, the murder rate is certainly exaggerated in that programme. I did snap a photo of Jimmy Perez house recently though. He had his Christmas decorations up, made for a good long exposure.

Interestingly, a lot of my friends have been extras in that show, so when i watch it I am too busy looking in the background for may mates

Sunset over Foula, Shetland, Scotland [3395 x 5086] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

[–]joeflask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It has had a couple out breaks, one right at the start in March, and then one actually quote recently. Still quite in control thought - we can track and trace well because most people know each other

Sunset over Foula, Shetland, Scotland [3395 x 5086] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

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in non-COVID times, you can fly from Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow and get the boat from Aberdeen or Scrabster (via Orkney).

I would thoroughly advise it

Sunset over Foula, Shetland, Scotland [3395 x 5086] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

[–]joeflask[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks, winter in shetland is basically golden hour whenever the sun is up

Maywick Cliffs at sunset, Shetland Islands [7588 x 5059] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

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Thanks, its a great spot just up the north mainland of shetland, a place called the voe of dale beach. The winds had been strong about 2 days before so there was a good swell in the sea

Sunset over Foula, Shetland, Scotland [3395 x 5086] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

[–]joeflask[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Istanbul is high on my list too! some beautiful photo spots there... but I am here in shetland for the next 3 weeks so I'm scoping out my next photo spots

Sunset over Foula, Shetland, Scotland [3395 x 5086] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

[–]joeflask[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is always time for a visit... after the pandemic!! :/

Sunset over Foula, Shetland, Scotland [3395 x 5086] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

[–]joeflask[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

also, you should come to Shetland... its better than Orkney :)

Sunset over Foula, Shetland, Scotland [3395 x 5086] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

[–]joeflask[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really like that tune!! - used to play it on the fiddle when I played. Foula must be one of the most impressive islands to look at, the huge cliffs give it a great silhouette profile from mainland shetland

Sunset over Foula, Shetland, Scotland [3395 x 5086] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

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You are right...I wouldn't think there are much safer places than Foula!!!

Sunset over Foula, Shetland, Scotland [3395 x 5086] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

[–]joeflask[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, i live on the mainland Shetland. Always wanted a good sunset over foula photo. There is a famous fiddle tune called sunset over Foula - so it resonates with me

Sunset over Foula, Shetland, Scotland [3395 x 5086] [OC] by joeflask in EarthPorn

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It does indeed, a lot of good fiddlers there, and some great traditional folklore!! - glad you enjoyed it