Visitor Stories
Storehouse Foodbank Charity (Glasgow Vineyard Church)
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Date: February 2023
Edited from a letter received: “Dear Dawid, thank you for your donation of two framed prints in support of the Storehouse Food Bank Charity Ball on 17th of February 2023. The Storehouse Charity Ball, ‘A Night of Compassion’ was a great success and, as well as raising awareness and promoting the work of the Food Bank, we raised over £1600 from the Charity Auctions and Raffle to support the ongoing work of this vital local service. This will help us continue the work of Storehouse in providing essential food, toiletries, to families and individuals in poverty in North and West Glasgow. Kindest regards, Peter Fowler, Storehouse Ball Organising Team, Glasgow Vineyard”
Nancy and Edward
Location: San Diego, USA
Date: December, 2022
I picked this beautiful photo of the giraffe because it brings back memories of my wonderful trip to South Africa a few years ago. It is hanging in the dining area right besides our office room in our townhouse in San Diego. The giraffe and the pink sky in the background has an incredibly calming effect on me which is why I chose to have it close to where I eat and work. It is a perfect shot of an image reminding me of the beautiful South African nature and wildlife.
Diana and Archie
Location: Inverness, Scotland
Date: July 2022
My partner and I were delighted to pick out this image of the giraffe as a gift. The giraffe greets us as we come into our kitchen from the back door, his quite human expression reminds me of a studio models portfolio shoot! Dawid’s unusual and personal capture here is contemporary and makes a stylish and elegant addition to our home
Ron and Roxy
Location: San Diego, USA
Date: April 2022
The photograph captures the beauty, power, leadership and majesty embodied in this big cat. The angle at which Dawid photographed the image gives the impression that the lion is walking right out of the picture. It is hanging in the entry way greeting our guests
James
Location: Inverness, Scotland
Date: April 2022
I choose the osprey as it is such a dynamic picture. It encapsulates the raw power of the bird but also the beauty of its prey. I went for a wider view to allow the context of the shot to be seen. The surrounding calm broken by the extreme action.
Ruth
Location: Inverness, Scotland
Date: 07/04/2022
I chose this image for the beautiful puffin and the calming colours. He lives next to some cliffs that I painted. The real cliffs remind me of home and it is one of my best paintings. The colour schemes perfectly compliment each other and they have matching frames.
Dirk and Gail
Location: Langebaan, South Africa
Date: 1/04/2022
How truly blessed we were to receive this beautiful photograph as a gift. When asked which photograph of Dawid Lotz’s collection ‘spoke’ to us, my husband and myself did not hesitate to name this amazing photograph. Why? You may ask – well, Dirk, my husband being a lover of the outdoors and having a great knowledge when it comes to the African Wildlife found this photograph to be one of a kind. The photographer has mastered the Nyala in its natural habitat perfecting the shot lighting and sharp focus on the subject.
Rhian and Gary
Location: Inverness, Scotland
Date: 11/03/2022
Choosing a print was extremely difficult but we kept coming back to the red squirrel. Here, Dawid has captured the red squirrel’s playful and adventurous nature to a tee and the print consistently brings a smile to our faces. We chose the frame and mount to hopefully highlight the background as well as the squirrel’s colouring. Thank you for this beautiful gift.
Malcolm and Nadia
Location: Inverness, Scotland
Date:10/01/2022
Francois
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Date:31/12/2020
Dawid managed to capture the majesty of Table mountain as viewed from Blouberg Strand in an iconic image! I selected this image as the view is one that reminds me of my maternal grandfather who painted this exact scene in oil on canvas many years ago and this painting always held pride of place in the home when I was growing up. Dawid’s superb image now hangs proudly above my study desk and exerts a calming influence aiding concentration and reflection.I picked a great frame, simple yet the grey frame accentuates the natural colours of the landscape and the framing also focuses attention on the image itself.
Cindy
Location: Houston, USA
Date: 23/12/2020
The moment I saw this giraffe, I knew I had to have it! The giraffe’s expression made me giggle and she just looks a little mischievous! The pale pink background is very soft and muted which adds to her femininity! The framer at Michael’s was so nice and couldn’t wait to frame this print as she loved this giraffe. I selected the “Shabby” style white frame because it was a casual frame that did not create a distraction from the image of the cute giraffe.
Cindy
Location: Houston, USA
Date: 23/12/2020
The pinks and greens on this print are so vivid and outstanding! The framer at Micheal’s remembered me because of the quality of paper of this print. She commented on the high quality of paper and it had been approximately 2 years ago since I framed other prints from Dawid! I selected the “shabby” white frame because I wanted to have a stark contrast with the colors in the print. Also, the white frame is perfect contrast against the wallpaper, which was a perfect choice because it highlighted the vibrant colors of the print. I am so glad I trust Michael’s with the prints from Dawid.
Elizabeth
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Date: 18/8/2020
I wanted the viewer to be intrigued by the image then feel rewarded on finding the elephant’s eye. You have to come close to see the eye properly. Then you sense the life and intelligence behind it. The print is set deep in the frame giving the impression of looking down into the eye.
Geoff and Margaret
Location: Helensburgh, Scotland
Date: 3/9/2019
All Dawid’s photographs are inspirational and the choice is difficult, but we were looking specifically for a cheetah. This lady is beautiful, with her cubs merging so well into their surroundings that one is almost invisible. The frame we chose we thought was empathetic with the greens and browns of their home..
Reyna
Location: San Diego, USA
Date: 20/05/2019
The reason for us choosing this picture is that it shows the majestic cats in their natural habitat. The Lions symbolize strength, power and ferocity which you can see in this picture. It gives our friends and family a feel for the wildlife and a taste of Africa. We framed it with a weathered frame to maintain a wildlife character.
Ivor and Ruth
Location: Dunblane, Scotland
Date: 25/12/2017
We selected the frame colour to complement the colour of the kudus. The locked horns creates drama in the photograph and their markings and architectural horns are beautifully captured. The print quality is good and the rendition of the colours of the African scene is excellent.
Cindy
Location: Houston, USA
Date: 5/12/2017
I liked the reflection of the elephant family in the watering hole. The combination of muted yellows and blues appealed to me. On receiving the print I was very surprised and impressed with the quality of the paper and I was surprised at how relatively quick I received the print in the U.S. When I took the print to the frame shop, the owner was very impressed with the quality of the colors and the paper as well. It will be hanging in my family counselling office as a visual reminder of how families represent safety, protection and cooperation.
Cindy
Location: Houston, USA
Date: 5/12/2017
The hippo made me smile and I liked the blues and greys of the print. The quality of the paper is of excellent quality and the shipping to the U.S. was relatively quick and speedy. The owner of the frame shop really liked this print as well because he has not seen anything like it. The print made him smile as well. It will be hanging in my counselling office where I counsel clients with drug/alcohol issues to represent how we need each other and depend on each other in our daily lives.
Jeff and Frances
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Date: 22/8/2017
The steely glare and ruffled feathers perfectly captures the personality of the small owlet. We chose a grey/blue frame with gold inlay and and white border since this complements the blues and browns in the photograph. (Pearl-spotted owlet — framed photo to follow)
Elizabeth
Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom
Date: 17/5/2017
I found this photograph of the Goliath Heron really attractive. I like the natural setting, the clear colours and the detail of the bird’s feathers. It was important to make sure that the frame wouldn’t overwhelm the delicate colours of the bird and its surroundings. The green mount and grey frame bring the bird to the fore.
Paul and Heidi
Location: San Diego, USA
Date: 20/12/2016
My husband and I love the photos of the lions as it symbolises Africa to us. It is such a beautiful photo with the male and female lions relaxing in the grass. I will be framing it in a weathered frame to emphasis the ambiance of the outdoors.
Visitor Comments
Merle
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
Date: 18/8/2020
Being South African and enjoying our wildlife often, but WoW!! The Scotland UK Photographs are so beautiful. I at first didn’t see the descriptions of each photo and didn’t see the seal basking on the rocks the first glance, then I saw the description above and saw the bird wasn’t thee attraction, but the seal. He is massive. ?
The photos are so sharp. I love how the gannets blue eye is so perfect and striking. All creatures fascinate me, but I love bird photography especially.
Looking forward to the “coming soon” photos.
Very professional and easy to navigate website. I’m impressed. ❤️”
Annalene
Location: Perth, Australia
Date: 15/6/2017
Love the photos they are amazing, makes me want to go to S.A. and see the wildlife. Nothing like it.