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Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 14: The journey from Stromness to Scabster
Archaeo-optics, Landscape Aaron Watson 01/10/2016 Archaeo-optics, Landscape Aaron Watson 01/10/2016

Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 14: The journey from Stromness to Scabster

Following our dawn observations at Cuween Hill, Ronnie and I went straight to to the port of Stromness for the return journey across the Pentland Firth.

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Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 7: From Hoy to Stromness
Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 24/09/2016 Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 24/09/2016

Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 7: From Hoy to Stromness

Ronnie and I departed Hoy this morning. There's been quite a change in the weather today, with blustery winds and overcast skies.

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Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 6: The Dwarfie Stanes' neighbours
Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 23/09/2016 Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 23/09/2016

Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 6: The Dwarfie Stanes' neighbours

As it was dry and reasonably bright Ronnie and I explored the landscape around the Dwarfie Stane, including other large boulders nearby.

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Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 5: The hills of Hoy
Walking, Landscape, Geology Aaron Watson 22/09/2016 Walking, Landscape, Geology Aaron Watson 22/09/2016

Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 5: The hills of Hoy

Cloudless skies today in Hoy, so I headed out along the coastline and up into the hills.

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Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 4: Photogrammetry at the Dwarfie Stane
Archaeo-optics, Photogrammetry Aaron Watson 21/09/2016 Archaeo-optics, Photogrammetry Aaron Watson 21/09/2016

Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 4: Photogrammetry at the Dwarfie Stane

It's an overcast afternoon in Hoy, ideal for recording the Dwarfie Stane in 3D using structure from motion photogrammetry.

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Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 4: Optical Projections at the Dwarfie Stane
Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 21/09/2016 Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 21/09/2016

Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 4: Optical Projections at the Dwarfie Stane

Strong sunlight this morning provided excellent conditions for filming projected images inside the Dwarfie Stane.

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Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 3: On the beach at Rackwick
Archaeo-optics, Walking Aaron Watson 20/09/2016 Archaeo-optics, Walking Aaron Watson 20/09/2016

Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 3: On the beach at Rackwick

This afternoon we had a break from the Dwarfie Stane. Ronnie got to work with some sketching and painting while I spent a few hours exploring Rackwick beach.

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Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 3: Second sunset at the Dwarfie Stane
Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 20/09/2016 Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 20/09/2016

Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 3: Second sunset at the Dwarfie Stane

Clouds gathered over Hoy this afternoon, but the western sky cleared enough for Ronnie and I to project images of the setting sun inside the chamber of the Dwarfie Stane.

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Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 3: Daytime projections at the Dwarfie Stane
Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 20/09/2016 Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 20/09/2016

Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 3: Daytime projections at the Dwarfie Stane

Our second day in Hoy dawned bright and sunny, so Ronnie and I made our way to the Dwarfie Stane to explore daytime projections.

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Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 2: First sunset at the Dwarfie Stane
Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 19/09/2016 Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 19/09/2016

Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 2: First sunset at the Dwarfie Stane

Our first evening on Hoy. The evening sky seemed to be clearing to the west so we headed out to the Dwarfie Stane.

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Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 2: Introducing the Dwarfie Stane
Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 19/09/2016 Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 19/09/2016

Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 2: Introducing the Dwarfie Stane

We've arrived on the island of Hoy and now it's time to become equated with the Dwarfie Stane. This remarkable Neolithic chambered cairn is cut into a single block of sandstone.

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Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 2: The Journey to Hoy
Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 19/09/2016 Archaeo-optics Aaron Watson 19/09/2016

Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 2: The Journey to Hoy

Today, Ronnie and I departed Kirkwall and crossed Scapa Floe to the rugged island of Hoy. Our destination was Rackwick — our base for the next few days while we investigate the Dwarfie Stane.

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Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 1: The cliffs at Yesnaby
Archaeo-optics, Landscape Aaron Watson 18/09/2016 Archaeo-optics, Landscape Aaron Watson 18/09/2016

Archaeo-optics in Orkney Day 1: The cliffs at Yesnaby

After landing in Stromness we had time for a wander along the spectacular cliffs at Yesnaby.

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