Hello! We’ve been away in Shetland, photographing haps for the new book! It was a week of hard work, but always fun, and made even more so by the fact that we were staying out at Vementry – one of my all-time favourite Shetland spots. More about the trip soon – and in the meantime here are some Vementry snaps.
KDD & Co 
The weather looks so refreshing! I hope I can be there for a short break too! How exciting.
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I’ve been looking at fabulous pics of Bruce for so long that I believe I could pick him out in a Black Lab lineup!
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Thank you for the lovely pictures. The sweetest, however, is the closeup of dear Bruce. Please give him a hug for me!
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You could probably go back and shear those Shetland ponies and then you would have true Shetland wool? :) LOL! Great snaps – loved them all!
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always thrilled when bruce gets to go.
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What are the temperatures at this time of year in Shetland? The photos are so crisp.
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It was quite chilly for this time of year I think — between 4 & 10 degrees celsius.
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a NEW BOOK -yeah!!!
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Everything about this is fascinating from the size (small) of these shawls, to the colours and the prices. They must have been small hap, or hap-like shawls… Thankyou so much for sharing this!
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Beautiful! Love the snaps of Bruce!
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Looks like Bruce might have a story or two to tell about this trip! just beautiful – eager to hear more. :)
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So beautiful. Thanks fo sharing…
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Oh it looks like a wonderful place to be! So glad Bruce showed up for a few photos! Thanks for the little trip to Shetland!
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Thank you for taking us along on your trip to Shetland, a place I so long to visit. The photo of Bruce’s noble face makes me wonder what wisdom he carries inside…
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What a magnificent photography! Thank you so much for sharing! So looking forward to seeing haps!
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Promote Shetland must be thanking their lucky stars that you are such a great ambassador for them. The photographs bring back happy memories. Looking forward to seeing the book! Thank you.
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Thank you Kate. Your posts always makes me smile. Have a lovely sunday.
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The place I long to visit!
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Bruce looks like he’s having the time of his life! That boy surely knows how to enjoy himself. What a beautiful location.
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Wonderful photos , would like to return to this place some time in the future
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Bruce, such an elegant dog.
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Lovely pictures. Thanks for sharing.
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Scenery, ponies, da VAN, and of course BRUCE!! Good job.
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Those photos make me want to revisit Shetland this year. I have some questions; are the Shetland ponies legs really that short, or are they standing up to their ‘knees’ in a peat bog? Did you travel with Bruce on the boat? We went by plane last year, much quicker. I hope he travels well. I’m enjoying knitting your yarn; it seems to have a mind of its own though! Love the sheepy smell!
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yes, the ponies legs are just wee. Bruce doesn’t mind the boat too much – unlike me!
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I so wish I could come to the Shetlands but don’t wish to endure the seasickness of getting there! So–Instead, I’ll enjoy your beautiful photos. Thanks.
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There’s inspiration for a gradient yarn in those wide sky photos!
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Thank you!
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Awww, Bruce! And Shetland ponies! Beautiful pictures, I’m jealous :D
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Such a lovely country!! And of course Bruce is such a handsome boy!!!
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Beautiful photos…I can’t wait to get back to Shetland…and to see the hap book…
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Beautiful photos, thank you.
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Beautiful photos. Love the ponies and the dog!!!!
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I love those cute little ponies!!!
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Thank you for your gorgeous pictures. Glad to see Bruce looking so well.
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What a unique landscape (for me – from Denver and the Rocky Mountains). It looks so wide open. The dog is adorable. I bet that was a fun trip for him!
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Hi Kate…beautiful shetland pictures…I so want to be there again..love Bruce, just want to kiss that sweet face
…look forward to your hap book…cheers pat j
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Je to fascinující kraj. Nedovedu si představit život bez stromů. Tak odlišné od mé krajiny, jednou se tam podívám na vlastní kůži.
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In awe of the beauty of the place and digging the van decals!
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Love the ponies so much. And that Bruce – I have Harry who I always consider the most handsome black lab, but Bruce is right up there!
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Sigh…. :)
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Lovely photos as always. I have followed you for a long time now and am always inspired by your work, photos, and travels. My husbands’ family is from Tain, Scotland and we lived in county Suffolk for a few years. Our daughter was born in England and it was a great experience. I am an avid knitter since my childhood, we have a farm here in Indiana, U.S., since 1988. The one thing I don’t have , animal wise, is sheep, but I make up for it in purchased yarns! :). Glad to see your Bruce looking so dapper. All the best to you.
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All beautiful. If Bruce were a man, I would marry him. You can always tell a dog that is loved and has many conversations with his humans.
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You & Tom are amazing photographers. And you live in such a gorgeous part of the world. Lucky you.
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So very, very beautiful.
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Bruce looking quite jaunty.
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Shetland Ponies ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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As ever all gorgeous, especially Bruce
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Thank you for sharing! Makes me want to get on a plane! And Bruce? He’s looking awesome.
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It looks a beautiful place.
Oh and Bruce looks like his awesome adventurous self. Scritches from me.
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Oh dear, I’ll be there in less than two months. This just gets me so excited! Thank you for sharing the family “outing”. Beautiful images and handsome Bruce ;)
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So nice to see a place without snow. Ours has gone down a lot, but there’s more on the way on Sunday and Monday. The photos are lovely and I will forward them to my brother(he’s a Tom too) who visits Scotland and our elderly aunt(in Helensburgh) every year.
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Great photography as usual, and I wish our Bella could meet your Bruce. What Arthur long strings on things in the water in the top photo?
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mussels!
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So glad to see that Bruce is out of his cone of shame & back on duty taking care of you. Beautiful pictures as usual. Thanks for the little holiday, as we’re still piled up with snow here.
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What fabulous pictures!! Thank you, and a special thanks for the picture of Bruce!!!
Julie
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I always enjoy photos of handsome Bruce, but these are just the best of him. Beautiful scenery reflecting your love of the Shetlands
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Stunning photographs. The Scottish Tourist Board should be paying you – I know these pictures make ME want to visit Scotland!
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I couldn’t agree more!
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my sentiment — exactly
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carry on!
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I have been to Shetland and loved it but those pictures take the biscuit. Superb
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So lovely! Feel like I’ve just been on a voyage.
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Ah Kate, What a wonderous place to fill oneself up with beauty. Thanks for sharing. It is -17 celcius with the wind chill this morning. The wee sparrows are flocking around the feeders and their songs sing of the promise of spring. Thank you for the visual lift to accompany the birds this morning.
Best,
Karen
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Bruce Dog! What a face. So expressive. And the rest of your photos are breathtaking. Thanks for sharing them with us.
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fabulous pictures and the weather looked good.
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