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Brian Smith 📷

@ibriphoto.com

Working in education. Photography, Graphic Design, Mac. But, mostly the photography bit just now. [No DMs - UK Safety Bill nonsense] 📷 https://ibriphoto.com 📷 https://www.facebook.com/ibriphotography 📷 https://www.instagram.com/ibriphoto/

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Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · last wk.

I've a feeling, after this stormy weekend, these trees will look a bit more threadbare than they were looking here a few days back. 🍁🍃🍂🍁🍃 #Stirling #Scotland #StormBoelo

An Autumn view through yellow-leaved tree branches along a calm, reflective River Forth in Stirling. Heavy grey clouds and mist obscure the tops of the Ochil Hills to the left of the image, with the Wallace Monument peircing the clouds above the tree covered Abbey Craig outcrop, framed in gap created by yellow leaf laden branches close to the camera.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · last wk.

Red sky in the morning... Looking benign at #sunrise over the Forth Valley in #Scotland. We're sandwiched between the first two UK storms of the season. Avoided all but the rain with #StormAusten and waiting for the wind to pick up along with the rain as #StormBoelo passes through later.

An aerial drone photograph of an early autumn morning sunrise over Braehead Golf Club. Trees in their autumn finery line the fairways and catch the orange and pink colours of the sun and sky. Wanted to catch this view before all those nice leaves are blown off in the winds that are forecast for tonight when the storm picks up!💨 🍂🍃🍁

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 2w ago

🥶 Minus one. Big winter jacket and gloves on this #Monday morning. #LandscapePhotography #Stirling #MondayMotivation

Under a heavy cloud-laden sky that's catching some of the sunrise colour, Stirling Castle sits on it's tree covered rocky outlet. The foreground fills the bottom half of the frame showing tussled, frost caked grasses, with only the merest of green colour visible, as broken fence posts lay strewn amongst the white sprayed vegetation.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 2w ago

Steam Effort. Good to see the Wee County's fog factories at 100% production this morning, sending the moody mist along the hillfoots to wrap the iconic landmarks of Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle in some atmospherics. Hopefully a few were closer than I was too. 📷 #DronePhotography #Autumn

An atmospheric drone photo under a clear blue sky taken in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Looking over the Forth Valley as early morning autumn mists and fog drift along the hillfoots and over the city of Stirling. The food ingredients factory in Menstrie looks to be venting steam and causing the blanket of mist to form and flow along the valley floor. Nice team effort between the two counties to set up the moody morning view and wrap the iconic and historic Wallace Monument and Stirling Castle in a blanket of white.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 2w ago

The trees slowly giving up their fight with autumn, helped along here this evening with the golden sunset glow dialling up the autumn vibe to eleven along the A907, as the Friday night commuters sped home to start the weekend. #Sunset #Autumn #Clackmannanshire #Stirling #DronePhotography #DJIGlobal

The view from the Wee County to Stirling at sunset on Friday 16th October. Autumn colour in the trees lining the main road between the town of Alloa and Stirling. The River Forth catches the last of the light below the setting sun, over an abandoned munitions warehouse complex on the other side of the river. Stirling Castle and The Wallace Monument guide the eye out and over to the distant Trossachs Mountains.

An aerial drone photograph over a roundabout on the A907 out from the west end of Alloa, Scotland. The golden hour light at sunset lights up some of the full autumnal trees like a tungsten light bulb.

An aerial drone photograph over a stretch of the A907 out from the west end of Alloa, Scotland. The golden hour light at sunset lights up some of the full autumnal trees like tungsten light bulbs as traffic head home for the start of the weekend

One man and his dog, and his drone. An aerial self-portrait of Cooper and I heading up to the top of Braehead Golf Club to take in the sunset views. Shadows stretched out in the low sunshine over the eighth fairway.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 2w ago

Led Zeppelin went all the way to New York for this album cover vibe. Just can't keep nice things can we? 😢

Past Glasgow@pastglasgow.co.uk · 2w ago

Time seems to be running out for this long-abandoned gem. J A Campbell's category A listed Glasgow-style office block of 1901 for Robert Buchanan & Co, Carting Contractors at 71-75 Robertson St. #Glasgow

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 3w ago

Autumn in #Scotland, in all it's vibey and frosty glory as the later sunrises start to coincide with the morning commute. #StirlingCastle and The #WallaceMonument rise above the mists rolling along the winding loops of the River Forth. More in ALT text #LandscapePhotography #DronePhotography

An aerial drone photograph looking east at sunrise over the Forth Valley in Scotland. Early morning mist covers the view from the River Forth towards the Wallace Monument as the tower pierces through the blanket of mist on top of the Abbey Craig volcanic plug on which it sits. The Ochil Hills to the north of the valley are still shrouded in cloud as a soft diffused glow from the sun sits over the distant view towards Fife

A lower level view from the river bank along the Kildean Loop on the Forth. The Ochil Hills and the Wallace Monument appear and then disappear again as the mists roll along the valley. The sunrise casts a warm glow on the image, and in the bank of mist that is slowly receding along the still water of the River. The warm look was countered by the low single figure temperature, and this was the first day my walk was on crunchy frost covered grass.

Turning to the other side of the river another ancient volcanic plug that once acted as a defence for Stirling Castle now helps stand proud of the morning mist and in to the warmth of an atmospheric autumn sunrise. The mists move slowly along the river catching and diffusing the morning sunlight. Watched a beaver lazily swim along the nearside bank a couple of times this week, so hoping to catch them on camera soon too.

An aerial drone photograph looking east at sunrise over suburban fringes of Stirling in Scotland. Early morning mist blankets residential area around 'The Raploch', whilst the imposing buildings of Stirling Castle stand dark and resolute above the concealing blanket of mist. Trees turning to their autumn colours catch the sunlight as students heading to the local college disembark from the No.59 Callander bus and drift off to their classes across the road out of the City.

UnOfPhoto @unofphoto.bsky.social · 4w ago

Don't talk to me about photography gate keepers!!! Starting this coming Wednesday on the A Photographic Life podcast we start our new series speaking with commissioners, curators and gallerists. Available wherever you get your podcasts. www.unitednationsofphotography.com

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Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 4w ago

Fake! You plan for these shots, recce out the location, test, then wait. And when it works out, you edit and try to recreate the vibe you experienced. And still, you get the keyboard wallopers shouting "Fake!", "Poor effort!", "Impossible". TBF, folk that probably don't get out much. 🤦‍♂️ #Stirling

A bright yellow, near full 'Harvest Moon' (99% waning) sits perfectly aligned with the muliti-spired architectural viewing platform feature crown of the Wallace Monument in Stirling, Scotland. The warm coloured brick structure contrasts with the deep blue twilight sky as it sits proud of the trees and foliage on the hills that it sits, with autumnal colours creeping in.

Date: Sep 27, 2026

A bright yellow, near full 'Harvest Moon' (99% waning) appears from behind the Ochil Hills The bright yellow moon and warm coloured brick structure contrasts with the deep blue twilight sky. The trees and foliage on the Abbey Craig hill that the monument sits show signs of autumnal colours creeping in.

Date: Sep 27, 2026

All the planning almost scuppered as some dense clouds waft past between the moon and the monument, teasing to see if it would hit the intended spot in the sky or disappear completely. Fingers all crossed here.🤞

Date: Sep 27, 2026

Fotospeed @fotospeed.bsky.social · 2mo ago

🏆 HUGE congratulations to @sarahlonges.bsky.social on winning #fsprintmonday Photographer of the Year! 🦊✨ This exceptional photograph perfectly captures a thrilling moment in nature. The drama, sharp detail, and rich seasonal tones make for a sensational image. Fantastic work, Sarah! 📸👏

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 2mo ago

A gurning loon here, but chuffed to chat to a photographic master - Fabrizio Gianni. Illustrious beginning as assistant director to Sergio Leone on "The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly" no less, and now living a quiet life in Scotland. Great night at the opening of his exhibition in #Stirling

The opening of a Fabrizio Gianni's photography exhibition at the Macrobert Arts Centre in Stirling, Scotland, as part of another fantastic Stirling Photography Festival. A photograph of myself holding a signed poster promoting the exhibition and standing next to Fabrizio bringing a touch of Mediterranean pizzaz to Stirling in a blue blazer and dark shades. Some of his photographs - of Gary Oldman and Keanu Reeves hang on the wall behind.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 2mo ago

Don't disagree with this. I take and make a lot of landscapes exactly because it does not involve anyone else but myself, the environment and time. And because we have such glorious subject matter within easy reach. At the end of a busy week, this is my reset button. #Stirling #LandscapePhotography

A wide angle landscape photograph of a milky, hazy sunset, soft muted warm orange colours looking over a segment of a grassy field taking on its early autumn state from one side of the frame, then a darker wedge of trees pointing in form the right. The landmarks of Stirling Castle and Wallace Monument beyond are spaced equally in the frame with the bright disc of the sun behind soft layered clouds centre frame.

UnOfPhoto@unofphoto.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 2mo ago

Wherever we are, I can see it far enough at the moment. Not an enjoyable place. Or I’m just doing it all wrong (sharing photos?). But, another interesting piece from @unofphoto.bsky.social

UnOfPhoto@unofphoto.bsky.social · 2mo ago

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Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 3mo ago

Summer's not the best of times for sunsets here, it sets too far behind the Ochil Hills normally. So I don't generally bother. But, after a day of cloud yesterday, the sky lit up in some lovely colour as I walked the dogs around the village pond. #Photography #Clackmannanshire #Scotland

A local photo for local people. It shows a serene post sunset landscape (9:22pm) over the village pond, reflecting the purple and pink hues of the sun's afterglow. In the background are the gently rolling Ochil Hills, with the distinctive outline of Dumyat framed in oink below a cloud-filled sky. Along the water's edge, there is greenery with grasses and reeds with small waterfowl and swans looking to bed down for the night. A row of white houses is visible across the pond emphasising the urban environment. The overall scene has a peaceful and calm, late summer's evening atmosphere.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 3mo ago

Been away. Took July off and enjoyed the break from all these unnecessary online distractions. This view is from 34000 feet over The Big Smoke. Apologies if this plants the Eastenders theme tune ear-worm in anyone's head (UK heads that is). #Photography #Summer2026 #ViewFromTheWindow

The photo is an aerial view of London taken from the window seat of a passenger aircraft at 34000ft. The River Thames snakes across the city in its characteristic curves, many bridges, the Thames Flood Barrier on the right and London Eye to the far left of frame, with dense urban development on both banks. Central London is visible with clusters of high-rise buildings, and you can spot the Isle of Dogs, the O2 Arena and Canary Wharf along the prominent bend in the river. Surrounding areas show a patchwork of residential neighbourhoods, parks, and green spaces, which gradually give way to the countryside at the edges of the image.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 3mo ago

A fine show of #noctilucent clouds in the sky over #Stirling late last night. #Photography

A panoramic photo of noctilucent clouds in the northern sky over Stirling, Scotland. The scene features deep blue twilight fading to orange towards the horizon, with rare, delicately wispy, glowing silver clouds stretched across the sky. In the distance to the right, the Wallace Monument is illuminated atop Abbey Craig, standing prominently against the darkened hillside and forest. Below, open grassy fields and small clusters of trees and buildings lie in shadow. The composition captures the transition from day to night with clear visibility of the iconic Stirling landmark.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 5mo ago

Taking the windy path thorugh Menstrie Glen in the Ochil Hills, to the abandoned (since the 1960s) farmhouse of 'Jerah' on the newly forested slopes behind the popular walking hill 'Dumyat'. More info in the ALT text. #AbandonedScotland #LandscapePhotography #DronePhotography #Clackmannanshire

The winding track that climbs from the Forth Valley base and up along Menstrie Glen. Heading on a circular route to the old abandoned farmstead, occupied until the 1960s. This photo is from a drone, showing the path looping towards the south face of the Ochil Hills. The River Forth and houses in the villages of Clackmannanshire can be seen faintly in the distance.

The long abandoned farmstead, occupied until the 1960s, features a two-storey farmhouse with fireplaces, a long building with a sheep-dip, and a shed. An aerial drone shot of the crumbling stone buildings in a verdant green landscape, looking east over the Loss Dam reservoir and beyond to the Gargunnock Hills.

The long abandoned farmstead, occupied until the 1960s, features a two-storey farmhouse with fireplaces. Only the outer walls remain, and as shown in this shot looking through a hole in one wall to a rectangular window on the opposite gable end, large gaps have appeared in the structure.

UnOfPhoto @unofphoto.bsky.social · 5mo ago

This week's photography for the ears... unitednationsofphotography.com/2026/06/03/p...

PODCAST: A Photographic Life, Episode 421, With Bill Shapiro ‘How To Price and Sell Photographs!’

In this monthly conversation series Grant Scott speaks with editor, writer and curator of photography Bill Shapiro. In an informal conversation each month Grant and Bill comment on the photogr…

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Talking Pictures TV @talkingpicturestv.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Comedy icons #LaurelAndHardy are back on #TPTV from June 6th! We’re showing some of their most iconic films and an ultra-rare short including: 'Brats', 'Busy Bodies', 'Murder Case', 'Below Zero' & 'The Magicians' to celebrate 100 years since the duo signed their first contracts with Hal Roach.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 6mo ago

Purple pooch. One of our regular dog walk circuits has been taken over by spring and bluebells. Not so much a carpet as a threadbare rug in patches, but a sight to see. #SpringVibes #Bluebell #NaturePhotography #LandscapePhotography #Clackmannanshire

A grid of four aerial photographs taken with a drone, showing a carpet of bluebells in amongst the orange and brown remnants of last year's green foliage.

A grid of four photographs, showing a carpet of bluebells in amongst the orange and brown remnants of last year's green foliage, in and around a local copse of trees.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 6mo ago

Yellow Jet fuel. Potentially (As the news announce Europe possibly facing shortages by next month). A spectacle of glorious monochromatic colour and nostril stuffing smells that completely transforms the landscape. #RuralLife #Yellow #LandscapePhotography #DronePhotography

Drone shot over rural fields full of oilseed rape. New house building taking place in the distance at top of photograph. Yellow Jet fuel. Fields are filling up with this colourful oilseed rape and, whilst not yet a viable option, is something that potentially could be used as a more sustainable bio-fuel in the aviation industry. Maybe that process will be getting ramped up hearing this morning's news (Europe possibly facing shortages by next month).

Either way, it's a spectacle of glorious monochromatic colour and nostril stuffing smells that completely transforms the landscape.

Drone shot over rural fields full of oilseed rape. Looking east along the Forth Valley, Scotland, with the Ochil Hills to the north framing the lower landscape. Local High School (Lornshill) wrapped in the yellow blanket from the enveloping farmland

Yellow Jet fuel. Fields are filling up with this colourful oilseed rape and, whilst not yet a viable option, is something that potentially could be used as a more sustainable bio-fuel in the aviation industry. Maybe that process will be getting ramped up hearing this morning's news (Europe possibly facing shortages by next month).

Either way, it's a spectacle of glorious monochromatic colour and nostril stuffing smells that completely transforms the landscape.

Drone shot over rural fields full of oilseed rape. The distinctive shape of Dumyat in the Ochil Hills breaks the horizon into building grey clouds, and the iconic Wallace Monument sits on its own small hilltop in the distance on the left of the frame.

Yellow Jet fuel. Fields are filling up with this colourful oilseed rape and, whilst not yet a viable option, is something that potentially could be used as a more sustainable bio-fuel in the aviation industry. Maybe that process will be getting ramped up hearing this morning's news (Europe possibly facing shortages by next month).

Either way, it's a spectacle of glorious monochromatic colour and nostril stuffing smells that completely transforms the landscape.

Drone shots over rural fields full of oilseed rape. Direct overhead shots, presented as a three layered horizontal triptych. Farm vehicle marks and utility poles and wires cut across the blanket of bright yellow.

Yellow Jet fuel. Fields are filling up with this colourful oilseed rape and, whilst not yet a viable option, is something that potentially could be used as a more sustainable bio-fuel in the aviation industry. Maybe that process will be getting ramped up hearing this morning's news (Europe possibly facing shortages by next month).

Either way, it's a spectacle of glorious monochromatic colour and nostril stuffing smells that completely transforms the landscape.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 6mo ago

All time favourite, next to the “Life of Brian” of course. That final scene was filmed a few miles along the road, on the Ochil Hills above Stirling University. Think most of the extras were students from there, probably for free, but now part of a comic masterpiece.

🔥 Furious Cinema ® 🎞@furiouscinema.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Released #OTD in 1975 #filmsky Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Genesis all contributed to this movie's budget. This movie's abrupt ending came about because it didn't have the budget for a large-scale battle sequence. Elvis Presley was especially fond of this film, which he watched about 50 times

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 6mo ago

Haribo beetle. Well, scarlet lilly beetle - but they look quite deliciously chewy. One of a pair about to wreak havoc in one of the plant boxes; unless the birds see through their cunning camouflage first and decide they look delicious too. #Spring #MacroPhotography #GardenLife #Beetle

A bright red scarlet lilly beetle sits at the tip of a bright green lilly leaf. The red shell of the insect looks like a shiny piece of confectionery. Its legs and antennae sit symmetrically either side of the vertically aligned subject, against a dark, almost black background.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 6mo ago

Spring Vibes. Not many bugs around to pester yet, but the garden is stretching and yawning and slowly coming back to life. #Spring #MacroPhotography #GardenLife

A grid of 4 images in a grid. Close up macro photography of garden plants shaking off winter with buds and fresh signs of new growth.

A grid of 4 images in a grid. Close up macro photography of garden plants (and one lazy bluebottle fly) shaking off winter with buds and fresh signs of new growth.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 7mo ago

Out on a Sunday drive looking for the last of the weekend's freedom, and maybe a sunset over the #RiverForth. Instead, spotted #HMSQueenElizabeth slinking out of Rosyth dockyard under the cover of a #rainbow in preparation for moving on elsewhere.

The Royal Navy's aircraft carrier 'HMS Queen Elizabeth' anchored in the Firth of Forth after leaving Rosyth dockyard. An intense double rainbow pens the vessel in as it sits stationary on the water.

No pot of gold at the end of this rainbow, just a tug boat. The Royal Navy's aircraft carrier 'HMS Queen Elizabeth' anchored in the Firth of Forth after leaving Rosyth dockyard. An intense rainbow is on the water next to the large vessel and a smaller tug boat is captured in its coloured bands.

The Royal Navy's aircraft carrier 'HMS Queen Elizabeth' anchored in the Firth of Forth after leaving Rosyth dockyard. Before moving on, it will negotiate the three river crossings alos pictured here in the evening sunlight - The Queensferry Crossing, The Forth Road Bridge, and the iconic red girdered and riveted Forth Bridge.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 7mo ago

The ubiquitous wing tip photo. But reflections from inside were obscuring too much. Ran it through the new(ish) reflection removal tools in #Lightroom and it does a fantastic job of restoring the view I was enjoying. Flying into #Antalya, looking over the city lights of #Usak, #Turkey.

Love a window seat, but impossible to capture the views without also catching all the internal reflections from inside the cabin. This photo shows the shot straight out of camera - flying over Northern Turkey. The city lights of Ursak appearing thirty seven thousand feet below through the clouds and just after sunset. The ubiquitous wing-tip of the Boeing 737 with Jet 2 sunburst livery included.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 7mo ago

Been on a bit of a mission to catch the last of winter hanging on to this view of Ben Lomond over Stirling. With the temperature rising and the trees sprouting foliage, the view up river to Stirling is going to take on a different aspect in the days and weeks ahead. #LandscapePhotography

A long zoom lens view from Alloa and up river to Stirling. Taken early morning in 'golden hour' the view shows the abandoned munitions warehouses at 'Bandeath' before giving way to the city buildings and the ancient and commanding Stirling Castle. Miles beyond, the munro mountain of Ben Lomond frames the outline of the castle with its retreating snow covered summit against a bright blue spring sky.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 7mo ago

Checking in over the county border, looking to Stirling from the Old harbour in Alloa, Clackmannanshire. Looks MUCH more serene than the 3˚C and biting winds heading down the River Forth reality it actually was. 🥶 #Scotland #LandscapePhotography

The silhouetted city skyline of historic Stirling, Scotland. Seen after 'Storm Dave' had blown through, leaving clouds catching intense orange colours as the sun heads towards the horizon. Looking over a choppy River Forth From the old harbour area in Alloa, Clackmannanshire the buildings of Stirling Castle dominate the silhouette.

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 7mo ago

Watched the #ArtemisII launch late last night with the same awe & enthusiasm building that brought back long buried memories of a very young me watching #Apollo launches live. So, our local #WallaceMonument got a bit of a makeover to channel some of that. *No AI - Full edit sequence posted.

A digital composite of the #WallaceMonument in Stirling, Scotland re-imagined as Scotland's first moon launch vehicle. A blue toned image showing the rocket shaped architecture supported by the Saturn launch tower, as steam spreads our from the base as if getting ready to launch towards the large full moon that sits in the background on the right of the frame

Anything #NASA can do...

Powered by the world's largest IRN-BRU fuelled booster rocket. Just shake to launch.

The original edit of the RAW Wallace Monument photograph and full 'Worm Moon' rising in the sky next to the crown of the iconic building.

The original RAW file, straight out of camera, of the Wallace Monument and full 'Worm Moon' rising in the sky next to the crown of the building.

A screengrab of the Photoshop workspace, showing the editing process and evidencing that no Generative AI was used to manipulate the image; just good old fashioned composting and image manipulation

Brian Smith 📷@ibriphoto.com · 7mo ago

These weekends just fly in so they do. 😟 Been a good one to get out and about at least, and captured some nice sunset views over the Forth Valley last night from #ClackmannanTower #LandscapePhotography #DronePhotography

Drone shot from above King's Seat Hill. The always interesting views over Alloa and up through the Forth Valley are always enhanced when the sunset and fading light steps up their game like this. This is one of the four towers that were built locally in the 14th and 15th centuries to show off a bit, and what's now left of Clackmannan Tower has clear views to Stirling Castle and Bannockburn over in the next county and would've been a good spot to watch a few ancient battles from.