Dealbh is Slighe 

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Dealbh is Slighe

Factual: Science & Nature: Nature & Environment

Intrepid Calum Maclean combines his love of exploring with that of photography. 

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Calum Maclean

Alasdair MacLean

Dealbh is Slighe: Series 1: Aig Ceann a’ Ghlinne/At Glen’s End

Aig Ceann a’ Ghlinne/At Glen’s End

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Calum is in the heart of the Highlands to take a photo of the last remaining elm tree.

Tha Calum an teis-mheadhan na Gàidhealtachd, Gleann Afraig a’ sireadh dealbh do nadur. Calum is in the heart of the Highlands to take a photo of the last remaining elm tree.

Anns an t-sreath seo, tha Calum MacIlleathain a’ measgachadh an tlachd a bhitheas e faighinn a’ siubhal gu diofar àiteachan agus a’ togail dhealbhan. Le seallaidhean àlainn bho air feadh na h-Alba bidh gach prògram a’ sealltainn Calum a’ dol air turas shònraichte a tha a’ tighinn gu crìch le cothrom dealbh àraid a chruthachadh.Tha Calum feumach air iomadach doighean-obrach airson na dealbhan a ghlacadh. Anns a’ phrògram-sa, tha Calum ann an teis-mheadhann na Gàidhelatachd ann an Gleann Afraig a’ sireadh dealbh do nadur, craobh ailm. ‘S I an tè mu dheireadh san àite – ’s dòcha bho sheann choille a chaidh ainmeachadh mar ‘chraobh na bliadhna’. Bha Calum airson urram a shealltainn dhan chraoibh agus mar sin chleachd e camara làn eachdraidh – camara athair. 

The intrepid Calum Maclean combines his love of exploring with that of photography. Featuring stunning locations - from the northern Highlands to the Borders, the Aberdeenshire coast to the islands of Argyll - each episode sees Calum embark on a unique journey that culminates in opportunities for special photos. His mode of travel is as varied as the locations, all the while keeping his keen photographer’s eye peeled for evocative shots.

In this episode, Calum  is in the heart of the Highlands in Glen Affric looking for a photo of one of Scotland's most ancient and mysterious trees. It’s an elm tree, possibly from ancient woodland and was previously named Tree of the Year. Calum features different photographic techniques and he wanted to show respect for the tree and chose a camera full of family history – a medium format camera he borrowed  from his father.

In Gaelic with English subtitles

Dealbh is Slighe: Series 1

The intrepid Calum Maclean combines his love of exploring with that of photography.  

In this new series the intrepid Calum Maclean combines his love of exploring with that of photography. 

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