Kilt Rock & Mealt Falls

This view image of Kilt Rock & Mealt Falls was taken from the parking lot. Simple route to the GPS coordinates, park, and walk to the edge of the railings, and shoot away!

Visit any month, as the weather condition along The Isle of Skye is generally misty and cloudy.

Given the area is most often cloudy, as long as you visit during daylight, you'll be able to expose a beautiful image like my featured shot. Astrophotography at night would also be great on a clearer night.

It was VERY windy when I visited, so definitely bundle up. Shoot at a faster shutter speed to reduce shake.

Capturing the Kilt Rock & Mealt Falls with a wide-angle lens allows you to frame the surrounding context. A telephoto lens will help you zoom into the waterfall and details of the ridge-line.

Given I was photographing at an angle, shooting in portrait orientation made the most sense, allowing me to use the length of the foliage as a leading line towards the waterfall.

If you're going for silky smooth water, bring along a Neutral Density filter to support your long exposure.

This area is full of incredible vistas. Engross yourself in the area by driving along the ridges to find your next shot.

Check out the stunning Trotternish Ridge and Quiraing, which are a 15-minute drive away. The Trotternish is one of the finest ridges in Britain with magnificent views, and the Quiraing is the northernmost summit of the Trotternish. Both are an essential walk for nature photography lovers.