Scotland: Fine Art Photography for Sale

I’ll allow the images to speak for themselves tonight.  Enjoy some of my favorite fine art images from a Sunday afternoon stroll through an empty Old Course, St. Andrews.   I hope you’ll check out my web site at www.sallyrossphoto.com or contact me to order prints at srossphoto@gmail.com

Swilken Bridge, #18

St. Andrews Standards, at the Links Clubhouse

Almost, St. Andrews #3

Morning Grasses, St. Andrews #3

ST. Andrews #4: Ginger Beer

Leaving Town Behind: St. Andrews from #5

Tags: fine art photography, Golf, inspiration, Landscape, photo of the day, Scotland, skies, St. Andrews, The Old Course, The Open (British), The Royal and Ancient, Walking

Without Bleachers: St. Andrews View. It’s hard for me to imagine St. Andrews with all those bleachers in place. This is the view I enjoyed from out at the 17th green looking back down 18. I hope you’ll check out my web site at www.sallyrossphoto.com to see shots from St. Andrews Old Course, all available for purchase either via Paypal or by emailing me at srossphoto@gmail.com.
St. Andrews View: #2 Green from #17 Tee. And here’s another look at #2 green looking left from #17 tee, the old one that is!  I took these shots–and those I’ll share tomorrow–from a people-free walk of the course on a Sunday afternoon.   Ah…the weather was grand, a shower or two, just enough to bring on the rainbows. So sad to see the fog and the rain that friend, Ellen, and others must survive this week at the 2010 British Open!
Heaven’s Seat St. Andrews Old Course View–three views. Up on the hill overlooking #6 fairway, the nieces, nephews and friends of John T. Hair have provided what I consider to be the best seat in the house: this bench looking out over the course to the bay.  I imagine that this could be the waiting room for heaven.  Sit here long enough and I’m sure you’ll hear the angels sing.  Thanks, John, and to your nieces, nephews, and friends.  I’d love to hear your stories, one and all!  Let the 2010 game begin!

Tags: fine art photography, Golf, inspiration, photo of the day, Scotland, skies, St. Andrews, The Old Course, The Open (British), The Royal and Ancient

It’s a practice round day, chilly and rainy.  So what else is there to do in St. Andrews?

The St. Andrews Castle. Head up The Scores from the course to the historic ruins of St. Andrews Castle where a castle has stood since the 12th century.

St. Andrews Cathedral. Just around the corner at the intersection of North and South streets is the St. Andrews Cathedral, also in ruins, with an equally enchanting history.

For a Break in St. Andrews…. As you return to town on South Street, swing back right on Church Street to #13 when you’re tired of touring and need a break.  My bakery expert Rex, highly, highly suggests a stop at Fisher & Donaldson Bakery.  We fell in love with Cupar branch, where you can relax in the spaciousseating for any meal.  But the smaller, St. Andrews stop will give you a chance to savor their delicacies!    If you still have room for dinner, follow Church onto College toward the bay and enjoy exquisite Indian dining at Maisha, # 5 College Street, St. Andrews.

Tags: church, fine art photography, Golf, photo of the day, Recommendations, Scotland, St. Andrews, The Open (British)

Though the Royal and Ancient St. Andrews Club House will get all the major media attention, there are many other wonders down there near the 1st and 18th holes of the Old Course.

St. Andrews Bay from the Himalayas. What a day!  What a view!  Kites flying, people strolling, waves lapping the beach, and to our right the glorious Royal and Ancient St. Andrews Club House.  You’ll also find runners, of course!  Why?  Because this is the beach made famous for the opening scene in the movie Chariots of Fire! (Click on that titel to see the video and hear the theme song on You-Tube!  St. Andrews appears at 2 minutes; the club house a little after that.)

I took this shot from the Himalayas.  Little known to those who haven’t been there, the Himalayas are the spacious greens of the Ladies Putting Club, St. Andrews, between the Bay and #1 fairway.  Anyone can jump on and play 18 holes for £2, or £1 if you’re a senior.  Young and old, experienced or not at golf, it’s a grand way to say “I played St Andrews!”

Rusacks Hotel, St. Andrews. Off the right side of the R&A Club House, along #18 fairway,  is the famous Rusacks Hotel, now one of the wonderful Macdonald Hotels.  Arguably one the most recognizable hotels in the world, Rusacks always appears in St. Andrews tournaments, but also is memorable from Chariots of Fire.  I’d give anything to stay there!

The Links Club House, St. Andrews. The club house for the rest of us.  Opened in 1995, the Links Clubhouse was the first public facility at the St. Andrews Links, the organization which overseeing 7 golf courses, including the Old Course. The Links Club House provides panoramic views over Old, New, & Jubilee courses as well as great meals and drinks and a pro shop.

St. Andrews View, from the Old Course Hotel. Stay in the Old Course Hotel just under the tee shot from #17.  Or just visit, as we did, for the tour of an elegant facility, including rooftop views of the St. Andrews Links and city.  A lovely place for an end of day rest to savor the St. Andrews experience.  

Tags: beach, fine art photography, inspiration, photo of the day, Scotland, St. Andrews, The Old Course, The Open (British), The Royal and Ancient

Most of us associate St. Andrews with the Royal and Ancient Golf Club and this group’s historic (and private) club house situated at #1 tee and #18 green of the Old Course.  Enjoy some of my favorite images of the Club House created with an eye to the incredible light of St. Andrews.

End of the Rainbow: St. Andrews  To golfers, the very words evoke images of the royal and ancient heritage of our beloved sport. I’ve told people I believe there are fairies out there on the links of the Old Course, where folks have wondered in from the sea, bashing small objects with sticks since the 1400s. As we played our miraculous round and I walked the course another day, rainbows popped out in every direction. The lights change, shadows seem to come up from the ground, and the earth does indeed feel as hallowed as it looks in this shot of the clubhouse and town.

Evening: St. Andrews

Summer evenings in Scotland last forever. Our 18-hole round at the Old Course was scheduled for 4:15, and we strolled into 18 (where I shot a par) at about 9 p.m. We could have stayed out for another few hours basking in that heavenly glow of dusk. Here the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse stands alone, settling in for the night. Only members know what goes on under those interior lights. The rest of us can dream–and play their glorious course.

St. Andrews Clubhouse: The Royal and Ancient

A classic photograph of the St. Andrews Club House.  The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews was founded in 1754. Now a group of companies known as The R&A, the club administers the Rules of Golf, runs the British Open Championship, and supports the development of golf around the world. Nothing compares to looking back as you head out to #1 green or to walking up #18 on the right side of the same huge fairway at the end of a round.

Tomorrow, look for images from around the club house: the Himalayas, Russacks, and gorgeous St. Andrews Bay.

To purchase St. Andrews photography by Sally Ross:

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Tags: fine art photography, photo of the day, Scotland, St. Andrews, The Old Course, The Open (British), The Royal and Ancient

Sally at St. Andrews

Join me this week for the 2010 British Open at The Old Course, St. Andrews, Scotland!  I’ll share 2-3 images each day, from Saturday, July 10 through the final day, Sunday, July 18.  I’ll also include a story or two from playing, walking, and enjoying that most historic course.

Best wishes to you all who are THERE!

May these images soothe the souls of those of us who can’t be.

To purchase St. Andrews photography by Sally Ross:

Email srossphoto@gmail.com, or
See www.sallyrossphoto.com

Tags: British Open 2010, fine art photography, Golf, Scotland, St. Andrews

Glenuig: Evening View

I’ll end this 30-day saga of sharing Photos of the Day with a very personal image: the view from my beloved cottage outside Dornoch. Every morning as I parted the curtains, the morning version of this view thrilled me. And every evening, I waited and watched anxiously to see how the skies and the light would enhance that view. A simple pasture, pines, a rock wall, but such drama! Read more about Dornoch and her grand skies from a favorite book of mine by Lorne Ruberstein: A Season in Dornoch: Golf and Life in the Scottish Highlands. (See direct link to Amazon below to read more or order!) Stay tuned for what’s coming next on this blog, including direct purchase of prints via PayPal! Thanks!

Signed, limited edition giclee prints of this image are available from Sally Ross Photography: 14″ x 9.4″ ($65.00); 20″ x 16″ ($175); 30″ x 20″ ($290.00).

Tags: Dornoch, fine art photography, Highlands, Landscape, photo of the day, Recommendations, related book, Scotland, skies

Morning Bells, St. Andrews

The Old Course, St. Andrews is closed to golfers on Sundays, which was perfect timing for our arrival. I took off and walked the entire course—out 9 and back in 9—fully engaged with my camera. This image captures the light and enchantment I felt alone out there in a mystical, historical world .  To savor more about St. Andrews, click on St. Andrews.

Signed, limited edition prints of Morning Bells are available from Sally Ross Photography: 9.4″ x 14″ ($65.00); 16″ x 24″ ($175.00); 20″ x 30″ ($290.00).

Tags: fine art photography, Golf, photo of the day, St. Andrews, The Old Course, Walking

Glen Coe

The most stunning view I saw across miles and miles of stunning Scottish scenery! Glencoe is renowned for its history as well.  From Celtic heroes of old through clan battles and the Clearances, Glencoe represents the grandeur and the agonies that are Scotland.  Read more at GLEN COE.

Fine art limited edition signed prints available at Sally Ross Photography: 14″ x 9.4″ ($65.00); 24″ x 16″ ($175.00); 30″ x 20″ ($290.00).

Tags: Clan, Clearances, fine art photography, glen, Highlands, Landscape, photo of the day, Scotland

Highland Loch II: Blustery Day

The lochs, hills, grasses, and skies of the Northern Highlands change constantly under shifting light and clouds.  One minute the scene is dark and eerie, and the next moment sunlight dances across hills and fields as in this shot.  No wonder the Highlands are known for their drama, both natural and human.  This view is of Loch Hope, known as one of Scotland’s best sea trout fishing lochs.  I see this Loch II image as a partner to yesterday’s post: Highland Loch I: Cold Day.  I’d like to go back and shoot all day from any one spot in the Highlands.  And even more I’d love to walk the Highlands slowly…  Click on WALK to read more about walking Scotland.

This limited edition (/50), signed fine art giclee print is available from Sally Ross Photography: 16″ x 10.7″ ($85.00); 24″ x 16″ ($175.00); 30″ X 20″ ($290.00).

Tags: fine art photography, Highlands, Hiking, Landscape, loch, photo of the day, Scotland, travel, Walking