Photography

All the images are original photographs by Mac McDade and have been digitally enhanced to create a themed effect.


All images are available as A4 giclée prints on high quality sustainable bamboo paper.


The Rainbow Collection

  • Sunrise at the Lake: This photo was taken on an early morning walk near Garswood. There’s something about water, be it a lake, river, loch or the sea, that can transform a seemingly ordinary scene into something breathtaking.
  • Dam: This photograph of Loch Sloy Dam was taken with my drone. That's the foot of Ben Vorlich on the right. I remember many years ago, when I was in my teens, climbing a hill, Cruach Tairbert, behind the caravan park in Arrochar. When we got to the top we could see a dam in the distance. It wasn’t until many years later I got to be up close and personal with this amazing structure.
  • Close...Up: This is a photograph of Anchor Close, just off High Street in Edinburgh. The architecture in towns and cities across Scotland is amazing. Edinburgh has the obvious stand-outs: Edinburgh Castle, the Scott Monument and Holyroodhouse, to name but a few, but I love these little hidden treasures.
  • Fishing Boat: I took this photo on Mantigue Island, Philippines. The sky was quite cloudy and grey, but digitally tweaked it brings out some great colours.
  • Misty Bay: The Bay of Asos, Kefalonia, one misty morning. This is such a beautiful part of the island, I could paint it a thousand times and never get bored.
  • Stand Alone: There's something about trees that fascinates me. No two are the same and no tree remains the same. They are constantly changing, whether it be the light, the season, the weather or simply growing. Therefore, each photograph is unique...a one off.

The Cool Collection

  • Falls: Photograph taken at the beautiful Falls of Dochart in Killin. Sitting just under the Bridge of Dochart listening to the water tumbling down the falls is so relaxing. One day they may be able to record memories. This would be one for the playlist. 
  • Tree Line: The forests along the path towards Gleann Leacann Sheileach are pretty awesome and a little creepy. These straight rows are like long high walled corridors. If you had to run through one, would you make it to the end?
  • Stairway to Heaven: This image shows the final part of the ascent of Ben Lawers, the 10th highest Munro in Scotland. The summit is 1,214m and the view is breathtaking, on a clear day there are mountain peaks as far as the eye can see. The best part though is there is pure silence…absolute bliss. 
  • Midas Touch: This photograph was taken at Boden Boo, Erskine. I love the effect the sunlight has as it shines through the branches.
  • Let It Snow: I love the way a bit of snow completely changes the landscape.
  • Swim Time: I loved going on walks by this little lake, there was always something going on. On this day it was ducks.

The Landmark Collection

  • Paisley Abbey Abstract Print. The abbey dates back to the 12th century. During a restoration project that took place in the early 1990s, a stonemason hired to replace twelve crumbling stone gargoyles erected one bearing a strong resemblance to the xenomorph from the 1979 horror/science fiction film Alien. A picture of the gargoyle went viral in 2013, though a photograph of the statue first surfaced on the internet in 1997.
  • Coats Memorial Abstract Print. This striking piece of architecture has been a dominant feature of the Paisley skyline for over 100 years with its striking crown steeple rising to 60 metres above the ground. Managed by the Coats Memorial Preservation Trust, the building was renovated between 2019-21 to transform the property's ample space and stunning gothic revival features into a multi-faceted, world-class event venue. Most recently, the former church and its grounds were used for scenes from Season 5 of the historical drama Outlander.
  • Paisley Town Hall Abstract Print. Built at a cost of £50,000 and officially opened as the "George A. Clark Town Hall" on 30 January 1882. The north elevation featured two towers, pictured in this painting, the taller of which contained a clock. The chiming mechanism for the bells, which had ceased to function, was repaired in 1988. In February 2019 proposals were announced to convert the town hall into a centre for performing arts. The works, which were to be carried out at a cost of £22 million, commenced in summer 2019.

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