Richard Gaston is a Scottish photographer and mountaineer that enjoys documenting the combination of man and nature through composition and secluded surroundings. Enjoy the words and photos he collected while exploring the Lochaber area in the Scottish Highlands…

I took to the West Highlands of Lochaber with my partner Isabell, who was experiencing the area for the first time. Over the course of a leisurely drive we went on a series of short hikes, passing through the ever popular Glencoe — often considered one of the most beautiful places in the country. From there we continued west to Ardnamurchan while encountering persistent rain, which provided an honest impression of the conditions in Scotland. Unfazed by the wet weather, we slowly walked through the typically misty glens before an ascent revealed impressive views of the Highlands.