Your R System Images - January 2026

[PKM-UK]

Happy New Year!

We hope you enjoy creating memorable images in 2026!

Have fun - but stay safe and well…

Phil and Karen

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[PKM-UK]

Images from our mid-journey stop-off at Abbotsford, Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland.

(Shot raw and processed with: DxO PL Elite/ Viewpoint, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Studio. Compilations feature Karen - R7 and Phil - R5).

You can find out more about Abbotsford by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. Abbotsford was the home of 19th century novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott. He purchased the existing farm house and land in 1811, making only modest improvements to the farm house at first - preferring instead to acquire further land to expand the estate.

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2. As his wealth increased, Scott demolished the old farm in 1822 and built a grand house, with various quirks - such as the Escher-esque tower for entertaining guests and the iron door from Old Tollbooth prion in Edinburgh through which prisoners would pass on their way to be executed. (Scott had this blocked off - reportedly not wanting anyone else to pass through it to their detriment).

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3. The Entrance Hall stands on the site of the old farm house. The design of Abbotsford – Scott’s ‘conundrum castle’ – was inspired by local historical buildings and his knowledge of Scottish history.

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4. Scott’s Study, in which he wrote his later novels. In 1935 two secret drawers were found in the desk, one of which contained more than fifty letters written by Scott to his wife before and after their marriage in 1797.

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5. The Library holds Scott’s own works and collections, books sent to him from all over the world, e.g. the Brothers Grimm sent him their first book of fairy tales from Germany, and an exceptional gathering of works on witchcraft and demonology (including accounts of the Salem witch trials).

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6. Scott’s imagination and creativity extended beyond the walls of his house into the outdoors and the creation of beautiful formal Regency gardens.

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(Source: Abbotsford).

 

[Hali]

Images from our mid-journey stop-off at Abbotsford, Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland.

(Shot raw and processed with: DxO PL Elite/ Viewpoint, Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Studio. Compilations feature Karen - R7 and Phil - R5).

You can find out more about Abbotsford by clicking Here.

Phil and Karen


1. Abbotsford was the home of 19th century novelist and poet Sir Walter Scott. He purchased the existing farm house and land in 1811, making only modest improvements to the farm house at first - preferring instead to acquire further land to expand the estate.

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2. As his wealth increased, Scott demolished the old farm in 1822 and built a grand house, with various quirks - such as the Escher-esque tower for entertaining guests and the iron door from Old Tollbooth prion in Edinburgh through which prisoners would pass on their way to be executed. (Scott had this blocked off - reportedly not wanting anyone else to pass through it to their detriment).

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3. The Entrance Hall stands on the site of the old farm house. The design of Abbotsford – Scott’s ‘conundrum castle’ – was inspired by local historical buildings and his knowledge of Scottish history.

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4. Scott’s Study, in which he wrote his later novels. In 1935 two secret drawers were found in the desk, one of which contained more than fifty letters written by Scott to his wife before and after their marriage in 1797.

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5. The Library holds Scott’s own works and collections, books sent to him from all over the world, e.g. the Brothers Grimm sent him their first book of fairy tales from Germany, and an exceptional gathering of works on witchcraft and demonology (including accounts of the Salem witch trials).

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6. Scott’s imagination and creativity extended beyond the walls of his house into the outdoors and the creation of beautiful formal Regency gardens.

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(Source: Abbotsford).

I am, as always, enthralled by your travelogues and the images. Another beautiful place to add to the list. The photos are superb and as always I love how you start wide and go methodically to more closeup detailed and macro images

Happy New Year!!

 

[THXGEEK]

I am, as always, enthralled by your travelogues and the images. Another beautiful place to add to the list. The photos are superb and as always I love how you start wide and go methodically to more closeup detailed and macro images

Happy New Year!!

+1

Not that's a library! I've always wanted a library with room for an enormous, hand-crafted desk, fireplace, cozy chairs and wet bar... All the better for enjoying a dram of good single malt, taking in a book or pondering life's possibilities.

 

[Wings and Things]

Another lovely travelog. I like your style of detailed info together with some beautful images. This certainly looks somewhere to add the the list of places to visit.

 

[PKM-UK]

I am, as always, enthralled by your travelogues and the images. Another beautiful place to add to the list. The photos are superb and as always I love how you start wide and go methodically to more closeup detailed and macro images

Happy New Year!!

Hi Hali,

Happy New Year!

Thank you for your very kind feedback - much appreciated!

In addition to the enthralling house and delightful gardens/ grounds, there is a fascinating visitor centre with an excellent museum (and restaurant!).



P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

+1

Not that's a library! I've always wanted a library with room for an enormous, hand-crafted desk, fireplace, cozy chairs and wet bar... All the better for enjoying a dram of good single malt, taking in a book or pondering life's possibilities.

Hi Craig,

The 'work office' and adjacent jaw-dropping library were absolutely wonderful places to space out - the 'knick-knacks of the world' display in the library was incredible (being full of name-dropping historic artefacts, such as Napoleon's ink blotter and Lord Byron's mourning ring).

Every aspect of this house was intended to impress, entertain and inspire - and it does all three things extremely well.

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Another lovely travelog. I like your style of detailed info together with some beautful images. This certainly looks somewhere to add the the list of places to visit.

Hi Ian,

Cheers - much appreciated!

Yes, if you're in the vicinity this place is definitely well worth a visit.


(Note - If you're a member of Historic Houses, entry is free).

P&K

 

[Bryan Conner]

Wonderful and inspiring images/information as always Phil and Karen. Scotland is one of my favorite places I have visited. We went from Edinburgh north to Inverness, so we missed this wonderful place. Hopefully we will return to Scotland again in the future and I will put this on my list of definite places to visit.

Thanks again for the inspiration.

 

[PKM-UK]

Wonderful and inspiring images/information as always Phil and Karen. Scotland is one of my favorite places I have visited. We went from Edinburgh north to Inverness, so we missed this wonderful place. Hopefully we will return to Scotland again in the future and I will put this on my list of definite places to visit.

Thanks again for the inspiration.

Hi Bryan,

Cheers - much appreciated!

(We'll definitely 'pop-in' to visit this place again, should we find ourselves anywhere near it - Scotland being an inconveniently huge place).

P&K

 

[StevenAunan]

Leuven Snowstorm. My wife and I are in Leuven, Belgium, for the week. The weather has been cold, but it turned ugly yesterday while we were in Antwerp, and today I stepped out of the hotel into a beautiful snowstorm.

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A few bird photos taken during a recent snowy day.

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A white breasted nuthatch traveling in their normal upside down mode.

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A northern flicker looking for food in the snow.

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A tufted titmouse posing nicely on top of a stump.

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A red-bellied woodpecker in a tree. At this angle you can see its orange-red belly.

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A female eastern bluebird posing on a stump.

 

[PKM-UK]

Leuven Snowstorm. My wife and I are in Leuven, Belgium, for the week. The weather has been cold, but it turned ugly yesterday while we were in Antwerp, and today I stepped out of the hotel into a beautiful snowstorm.

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Hi Steven,

You can't beat walking around in fresh/ falling snow (well, apart from getting back somewhere cozy and dry).

These are wonderful shots - all beautifully controlled (got to love #2 the most though!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

A few bird photos taken during a recent snowy day.

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A white breasted nuthatch traveling in their normal upside down mode.

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A northern flicker looking for food in the snow.

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A tufted titmouse posing nicely on top of a stump.

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A red-bellied woodpecker in a tree. At this angle you can see its orange-red belly.

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A female eastern bluebird posing on a stump.

Hi Don,

A set of beautifully captured shots of wonderful creatures, with glorious fine feather detail/ eye-pop and subject separation being evident throughout.

What a bunch of absolute cuties (image #5 just shading it as our favourite)!

Well done all round - and thank you for sharing...

P&K