Snowboarder carving a turn on a steep backcountry slope beside a rocky outcrop, Braeriach, Cairngorms, Scotland
Swimmer mid-stroke reaching overhead in choppy open water frontcrawl close-up
Hillwalker with a laden pack climbing a ridge silhouette, Glencoe, Scotland
Climber in a yellow jacket making a move on a grey rock face
Cyclist in an aero tuck racing along a country road lined with wildflowers
Runner shadow captured mid-stride beside a whitewashed wall

 

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Skier throwing up powder spray mid-turn in bright orange kit
Climber preparing gear on a rocky ridge high above loch in the Scottish hills, Lochnagar, Cairngorms
Runner in bright shoes casting a long shadow along cobbled streets marathon
Cyclist in an aero tuck racing along a country road lined with wildflowers
Snow-covered mountain ridge lit by low winter sun, deep shadows carving across the rock, Cairngorms, Scotland
Swimmer mid-stroke reaching overhead in choppy open water frontcrawl close-up
Open water swimmers running into the sea at the start of a triathlon
Open water swimmer battling waves near towering cliffs and a lighthouse, Bass Rock, Firth of Forth, Scotland
Running club jogging along a path with Arthur's Seat in the background, Edinburgh
Skier bursting through deep powder beside a stand of pine trees
Surfer sitting on their board silhouetted against a glowing sunset over the sea
Snowboarder carving a turn on a steep backcountry slope beside a rocky outcrop, Braeriach, Cairngorms, Scotland
Climber in a yellow jacket making a move on a grey rock face
Hillwalker with a laden pack climbing a ridge silhouette, Glencoe, Scotland
Skier turning down a steep off-piste slope above a mountain valley
Ski tourers crossing a vast mountain bowl beneath dramatic cliffs, in black and white, Mt Blanc Massif, Courmayeur
Surfer waiting to catch a breaking wave in rough, moody seas
Triathlete cycling through a wildflower meadow with hills in the distance
Trail runner passing a Gullane Point signpost through coastal grassland, Triathalon, Triathlete
Running club gathered beneath the columns of Edinburgh's National Monument
Runner shadow captured mid-stride beside a whitewashed wall
Triathletes emerging from the sea past an orange marker buoy
Skier making a turn on a steep, shadowed slope past a rocky outcrop
Skier pausing to survey the run down into a busy resort valley
Climber coiling rope on an exposed rocky ridge above a loch, Lochnagar, Cairngorms
Cyclist riding a remote coastal road under a stormy Scottish sky, Harris, Outer Hebrides, Scotland
David Furley walking with skis on his pack, ridge and corrie behind him

Hi, I'm David. Skier, climber, adventure enthusiast and photographer.



Based in East Lothian, I specialise in adventure and outdoor photography, working with individuals, clubs and publications to capture action, atmosphere and experience. I love photographing people pushing their limits in challenging environments. When I'm not behind the lens you'll likely find me out skiing, on a bike, in the surf, or trying to keep my cocker spaniel out of trouble.

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