Bow Fiddle Rock, a stunning natural arch-shaped rock formation in northeastern Scotland, near Portknockie and Moray. Many photographers are drawn to this coastal location for its breathtaking views. If you have the opportunity to visit this coast, you’ll have an unforgettable experience.
Rising sharply from the North Sea, the rock reveals its sculptural form through erosion, wind, and relentless tides. The arch frames open water, creating a visual dialogue between solidity and movement. Long exposures soften the sea, allowing the geology to dominate the scene with clarity and weight. This place rewards patience, changing constantly with light, weather, and tide. Bow Fiddle Rock stands as a reminder of time made visible, where landscape and sea collaborate to shape one of Scotland’s most recognisable maritime forms.

* August 15, 2012
* Portknockie, Scotland
* GPS: 57.706238, -2.852070
* From the series: Spirit of Water — Seascape
* Also posted at: Road Trip — Scotland
* Object number: #70.SCT-SWS.2012
* Nikon D800, 24-70/2.8 • Iso 100 • 70mm • f/22 • 1.3sec
* Photograph. 70×50 cm. Ed. 1/12 + 3 AP
* Print on Hahnemühle Glossy Fine-Art Baryta, 325 g/m²