Journal
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.