Smiley Derleth's favorite photos

This is I assume a young Ceder tree, planted to replace a number of mature trees killed by Sirococcus blight, Taken on a damp and grey October day in Ceder Avenue, Butleigh, Somerset, Just a couple of miles as the crow flies from the Glastonbury festival site! A large view perhaps, and HFF to one and all!

Very basic benches outside of the ice cream shop and firewood left over from the winter plus a glimpse of the Castle Walk through the mist! This is King Street, in the very attractive fishing village of Crail in the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland, HBM and a good week to all!

Section of the harbour at Crail, Often described as one of the most photographed harbours in Scotland (and arguably one of the prettiest in the UK), it features a small, sheltered basin enclosed by sturdy red sandstone walls, with traditional whitewashed cottages, stepped gables, and colourful fishing boats clustered around it. HWW, to all!

Another from the archives, this image is a litle soft perhaps, this is Loch Surdale, Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Hoping to be back out with the camera in the next few days for fresh images, Loch Surdale is a small freshwater loch located near the village of Dunvegan on the northwest coast of the Isle of Skye, Scotland.It is situated close to Dunvegan Castle and flows into the larger sea loch, Loch Dunvegan , which is a prominent saltwater inlet on Skye's west coast. HFF and good weekend

Not the best quality perhaps mainly because this is an image from 2013 Lagangarbh Mountain Hut is an iconic and historic mountain hut nestled in the dramatic Glencoe area of the Scottish Highlands. Often affectionately known as "the wee white house in Glen Coe," this distinctive white structure stands at an elevation of 280 metres at the foot of the majestic Buachaille Etive Mòr, near the River Coupall. (between hut and bench) It is an old croft house, owned by the National Trust for Scotland and maintained by The Scottish Mountaineering Club, note the row of trees to help prevent the roar from the prevailing south-westerlies. This is a part of the Devils Staircase Trail HBM and a good week to all!

A 16.9 image from across the harbour at Tarbert, Loch Fyne. It's a peaceful, scenic spot — less crowded than some other Scottish coastal towns — ideal for relaxing, boating, exploring Argyll's scenery, or as a base for whisky trails and island hopping. Often described as one of Scotland's most attractive wee harbours! Also known as the gateway to Kintyre! HWW ! and a large view recommended!

High level fence and layered rocks in this coastal image at Lybster, Which is a small, charming coastal village in Caithness, Northern Scotland, perched on the east coast along the North Sea. HFF and a great weekend! Large could be good!

A day of Sun and showers ended with a brief but spectacular sunset

A bench around the base of The Isle of Whithorn Light (also known as Isle Head Lighthouse or locally as The Cairn) is a small, historic navigation beacon located on the headland at the tip of the Isle of Whithorn, a picturesque coastal village in Dumfries and Galloway, southwestern Scotland. This is one of the most southerly points in Scotland, overlooking the Solway Firth and the Irish Sea. The structure is a distinctive square, white-painted stone tower, roughly 4 meters (about 13 feet) tall, with a modern lantern on top. It serves as a light beacon for mariners, characterised by a flashing white light (with red sectors) every 3 seconds and a focal height of around 20 meters. Historians suggest the original structure dates back possibly to the medieval period or before the 18th century, originally perhaps featuring a fire lit on the roof for basic navigation. HBM!