Fitheach

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Thank you for dropping-by, I hope you enjoy your visit. The main content is to be found in the blog, where I discuss everything and anything, but, topics including: photography, nature, technology, food, movies, music, politics, and life in the Highlands of Scotland, make regular appearances.

I commonly write reviews of movies (or films, if you prefer). Some movie reviews are short, others will be discussed in more detail. The scope covered will be mainly mainstream English language movies from the 1930s until the present day.

About me

My name is Iain MacDonald and I live in the Highlands of Scotland (although I have lived elsewhere in the past). I use Fitheach as my online pseudonym, on this website, on Mastodon, and on Matrix. I am a big fan of Free & Open Source Software, which I use both professionally and at home.

Computing and technology tend to infuse themselves into my other interests, as once you learn some skills in one area it is convenient to use them to solve problems in other spheres.

When not tinkering with computers, I am likely to be found repairing things because living in the countryside you learn to be resourceful.

Of course, man doesn't live by SSH tunnels and kerosene vapour burners alone, so, food, as a subject, makes regular appearances, too.

My latest Life articles

My most recent ramblings can be found in the Life section.

My latest Mastodon posts

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Fitheach

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:39:34 +0000

Loch Nis
Loch Ness

This photo is very similar to my previous capture. Although, it is a different loch, and was taken 20 minutes later. There was a slight breeze this time, which was just enough to ripple the water. Consequently, the reflections were a little textured.

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Mon, 13 Jan 2025 18:22:00 +0000

Perfect reflections of a winter's day in Loch Omhaich.

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Sun, 12 Jan 2025 19:16:45 +0000

The end of day...

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Sun, 12 Jan 2025 15:57:55 +0000

A snowy river scene in Inbhir Mhoireastain.

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Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:30:48 +0000

To-day's

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Fri, 10 Jan 2025 09:48:06 +0000

This period of snowmageddon has had an unexpected consequence. Lots of deer have been congregating around the house, desperately searching for things to eat. Additionally, the snow and bright moonlight means they are easily visible, day or night.

Gruoch is going crazy. She "likes" deer at the best of times. Having so many deer just the other side of the windows is too much to bear. My usual quiet dog is barking all the time.

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