Quiet glimpses, found moments
Stories of people and place, drawn from the flow of travel and time
I’m Lynn Fraser, a travel and documentary photographer based in the Scottish Highlands.
Named Amateur Photographer of the Year 2024, I capture the quiet beauty of everyday life - from markets in Ethiopia to winter light on the Black Isle.
Recent Journeys
People, places and moments that stay with me
Stories & Moments
Photography and writing from the Highlands and beyond.
Sitting It Out
This post forms part of Found Moments — a series capturing quiet glimpses of humanity, drawn from the flow of travel and time. Often unplanned. Always unposed.
Drawn from my travel archive, these are the kind of images that linger in the mind long after they’ve been taken: a gesture, a glance, a fleeting moment of action or a moment of stillness that catches the eye.
This one comes from Venice, during acqua alta - when the tide rises and the city gently blurs at the edges.
A December afternoon in Venice, and the water’s creeping in. In Piazza San Marco, it starts with a gentle, almost unnoticeable, trickle; bubbling up through the storm drains, the water gathers pace as the tide rises, the lagoon quietly reclaiming the stones beneath our feet….
The Journey beyond
Creative travel experiences in photography and storytelling
I run The Journey Beyond with photographer Neale James, creating immersive photography experiences designed to slow you down, spark curiosity, and foster meaningful connection - with people, place, and the present moment.
We believe that travel deepens rather than rushes - where presence matters more than performance.
Behind the scenes & in between
Glimpses of life on the road and in the Highlands