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Shetland Photos

Shetland's dramatic landscape and unspoilt environment make it a photographer's paradise. Photographers say that the best light is with a low sun - making the lingering sunsets during Shetland's 'simmer dim' perfect for getting those impressive holiday snaps.

Below are galleries of stunning Shetland scenes by various photographers:

VisitShetland.com Image Database

VisitShetland.com Image Database

Photos of Shetland from various sources. Some images available free for use by press, media and eductation establishments.

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Ewen Adamson

Ewen Adamson

Ewen is a talented young photographer and artist, who's work offers a unique and exciting insight into what Shetland has to offer. With an ever growing collection of stock photography featuring everything from landscapes through to sport and wildlife it is the perfect overview of the isles.

Patrick Dieudonne

Patrick Dieudonne

A very large gallery of outstanding Shetland landscape and wildlife photos by this visiting French photographer.

Dave Donaldson

Dave Donaldson

Dave Donaldson has lived in the Shetland Isles for the last twelve years after moving from London. He studied in Scientific Illustration and worked in the exhibition industry for a number of years before deciding to jump on the 07:00 from Kings Cross, to board the North boat finally arriving at the island he now calls home.

Billy Fox Photography

Billy Fox

Billy Fox is a native Shetlander who is becoming well known for his photography. Billy says his site "could be looked upon as a bit of a window on Shetland scenes, activities, and events.."

David Gifford's Shetland photos

David Gifford

Photoblog of a talented Shetland photographer, regularly updated with fresh photos of Shetland landscapes, birds, otters, ponies, seals and other Shetland wildlife.

Richard Goodlad's Shetland photos

Richard Goodlad

Wide selection of Shetland images, taken by photographer Richard Goodlad, which include Up Helly Aa, wildlife, landscapes and flowers.

Hugh Harrop Photography

Hugh Harrop

The website of an accomplished Shetland-based wildlife photographer, featuring everything from Killer Whales to the Northern Lights. Large stock library.

Ivan Hawick Photography

Ivan Hawick

Ivan is a local photographer who takes advantage of Shetland's location for the best Northern Lights photo opportunities available in the UK and is building up an extensive collection of Northern Lights images from around the Isles. The site also features Shetland landscapes and wildlife.

Black Gold Tide

Tom Kidd

Acclaimed photographer Tom Kidd's archive of black and white photos gives a moving and insightful journey into the relationship between the Shetland Islands and oil over the last 25 years.

Ben Mullay Photography

Ben Mullay

Eye catching and striking images from Ben Mullay, an experienced photographer based in Bigton, site of the famous St Ninian's Isle, reputably the largest tombolo in Europe. Online print sales available.

Phatsheep Photography

Phatsheep Photography

Highly creative images of Shetland by a talented local photographer, with prints available to buy on the website.

David Richardson

David Richardson

Beautiful images of the spectular island of Unst, the most northerly inhabited island in the UK.

Andrew Ross

A selection of unusual Shetland images including flowers, Shetland scenery and sea creatures.

Shabu Images

A selection of black and white, HDR and colour photos from talented local man Gary Buchan.  Images include animals, landscapes, birds, houses and natural surroundings.

Andrew J Shearer

Andrew J Shearer

Andrew is a local photographer and artist who's collection of Shetland images includes visitor attractions, beaches, boats, Up Helly Aa and various other shots.

Austin Taylor

Austin Taylor

Austin concentrates on landscape, wildlife and other environmental work and displays some of his original work in his "viewpoints" gallery. He also enjoys photographing local events and people.

Bobby Tulloch Image Collection

Bobby Tulloch

Bobbytulloch.com is run by Old Haa Trust in Yell in memorial to the renowned naturalist - one of Shetland's best ambassadors. Contains over 750 wildlife and landscape images from the Bobby Tulloch image collection.

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2009 Photo Competition

2009 Photo Competition

VisitShetland is pleased to announce the launch of their 5th annual photocompetition.  This year's theme is 'Shetland's Wild Side'.

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2009 Wildlife Holidays In Shetland

2009 Wildlife Holidays In Shetland

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Blue Sky Holidays

Don't miss the opportunity to join an art holiday experience with Blue Sky Studios this summer!  There will be different locations for inspiration and the chance to use charcoal, inks, pencil and watercolour.

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Upcoming Event: Shetland Nature Festival

Upcoming Event: Shetland Nature Festival

Shetland's 2nd Nature Festival is set to start this Friday until 12th July.  Don't miss this opportunity to join a variety of specialised wildlife tours with local rangers, photography sessions and expert talks.

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Geopark Shetland Celebrates Shetland Nature Festival

Geopark Shetland Celebrates Shetland Nature Festival

Building on the success of the launch of the Volcano Trail and Geopark Shetland website, Geopark Shetland is holding a number of exciting events to celebrate this years’ Shetland Nature Festival.

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Shetland Museum and Archives seeks information on Emigrants for Hamefarin Exhibition

Shetland Museum and Archives seeks information on Emigrants for Hamefarin Exhibition

In 2010, Shetland will host a Hamefarin (homecoming), welcoming Shetlanders from all around the world back to their home islands.  As part of the celebrations Shetland Museum and Archives is developing a special exhibition and are appealing for images and objects relating to Shetland emigrants. (Above photo:  Laurence and Ester Ward on Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, August 1954)

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Shetland in the Viking World: Exciting conference in Shetland this summer

Shetland Amenity Trust is to hold an exciting Viking conference, which will explore Shetland’s place in the Viking world, from the 16th - 19th July 2009.

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