The Cairngorms in the snow.

The Highlands are amazing at the moment, Linda, just as long as the road was clear. The distillery companies, including D....., have to be careful about giving bottles away these days, not as it used to be :-))))

lovely pics - shame about the no free bottles :D

Smashing photo`s Linda but oh it looks cold, brrrrrrrrr..

Those are fabulous views Linda, please will you show us the portrait you are painting too?

It is not finished Sticki but you can go to lindaatherton.com Atherton art. I can't really show them until they have been unveiled.

Oh, that's great thank you, hope it all goes well.

Love the pic's Linda. I love snow,I would love to see your painting too please

I love them too,Linda..and I have just looked at your website.. Wow.your portrait paintings are stunning!I didn't even know you were an Artist..I need to get out more :o)I shall be going back to look at them in more detail,and thank you, for making it such a memorable experience..it was a joy to visit your site..:o)

Oh so cold and misty! I remember seeing reindeer on the Cairngorms years ago - never realised there were any "on the loose" in this country.

I'm looking forward to seeing your portrait too.

Thanks Bloomer.....it has been a great career. I get to meet such interesting people. My garden is my great escape ' tho.

The guy I am painting told me to look out for the deer. I was so excited when we saw them. Elgin is great for red squirrels too. We watched them each morning as we had breakfast. They are so cute.

I`ve also looked at your website Linda and have to compliment you, your paintings are really good....

Creativity seems to go hand in hand with so many people on here,Linda..sadly,not with me,but I really appreciate seeing everyone's wonderful work,whatever it may be.Lovely that you could follow your dream :o)

I am also impressed by your talent Linda. Merry Christmas from Arizona.

Wow, imagine that! Reindeer in clear view...pity you weren't going a bit slower! ;) xx Gorgeous pics and I'm glad to see that some folk have visited your website too. Your work is beautiful. :)

Lovely shots of a chilly winter scene, evocative with the antlers against the sky.......

Thanks guys....I know I am very lucky to make a living from something I really enjoy. I have other photos of the deer but they are a bit far away but dark against the snow. I had the camera on sport....the second I saw them I pressed the shutter and hoped for the best. :0)

I sent you a pm Linda, I think I know one of the people you painted!

Great shots of beautiful scenery - well captured!

Actually, these are native red deer Karen. There is a reindeer herd on Cairngorm but they have thicker horns. In fact, representatives were at our village primary school Christmas fair on Saturday. The red deer come down from the hill for food when the weather gets too bad.

You are right BH they are red deer....quite different from reindeer but great to see in such large numbers.

Goodness...my knowledge of Deer is catastrophic! ;)

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great pics and wonderfull to see the Deer to Linda :o)

Thanks Sandra.

I have just found your paintings Linda they are wonderful you are very talented :0)

Thanks Cmsue. Most of it is just hard work and determination. I do enjoy it tho'. :0) It is like most things....experience helps.

Those conditions look tretcherous. I'm glad you got home safely.
Have a nice Christmas :o)

The road was clear Hywel and it was sunny most of the time. We really enjoyed the journey. Merry Christmas.

I'm "wowed" - such stark beauty is dramatic.