Nostalgic Journey  Discovering Hidden Valley History @DarrenJSpoonley
Nostalgic Journey  Discovering Hidden Valley History  @DarrenJSpoonley
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
There was a time when photographing old buildings was a big part of my photography.

Then seascapes took over.

Returning to Ardtully reminded me that I never really lost my interest in these places. It also reminded me that access can change, and sometimes the photograph you take today may be one you cannot make again.

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