Kyle Bonallo
Edinburgh, Scotland
Canon EOS 6D
How did you get into photography?
I guess it’s a familiar story, I’ve always enjoyed being outside exploring, finding new places and making the most of my time. A few years ago I started taking photos of the places I was going and what I was doing, and found it gave me a reason to keep exploring and keep doing the things I enjoyed.
Where have your travels taken you so far, and what were some of the highlights?
Most of the photos I share are from Central Scotland and they are usually the ones that mean the most to me. My favourite shots have been from places nearby me that I previously wouldn’t have thought were worth photographing, but with time and patience can eventually reveal some of the best shots. It can be easy to look at amazing locations around the world and wish you were somewhere else, but over the years I’ve tried to enjoy the places around me and find out what makes them unique.
My personal highlights in Scotland would be the lakes and forests of Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park; the Cairngorm Mountains; and a small town called Arisaig that has some of the most amazing sunsets I’ve seen. Scotland has everything a nature/landscape photographer could want, and each season brings with it a totally different colour palette and feeling to photograph.
What is the most important part of photography for you?
Earning a shot. A lot of my best memories are from tough days or early starts where I didn’t know if I would see anything worth photographing but still went out regardless. I’ve had a lot of days that end up not working out, just a day out in the cold and rain, but sometimes with enough persistence you find that shot where everything just falls into place. Something elusive or the weather revealing something special that you might not see again. That’s what keeps me hooked.
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