Once in a very blue moon. Rain falls so heavily that it catches out the folk that monitor the water levels at the Glen Affric Dam and a photographic treat materialises. The level of the water in the lochans at the perimeter of the woodland areas completely floods and the lichen covered birch trees become partially submerged. On a still day the tree trunks and autumn canopy are reflected in the wind protected pools and the fallen birch trees float upon the surface like golden confetti. The bonus on this occasion was the lightly falling rain which glazed the water surface softening the reflections to a surrealistic blur of colour. A rare visual treat