Landscape Photography On Location of The Odyssey Movie (Christopher Nolan and Matt Damon)

In the summer of 2025 I was very excited to learn that a big future movie release was being filmed in my local area. That movie is “The Odyssey” and it was written, directed and co-produced by Christopher Nolan with Matt Damon in the leading role. A poem written almost 3000 years ago inspired this movie which is about the Greek hero Odysseus and his long, perilous journey home after years away at war. As well as Matt Damon other members of the fantastic cast include Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway.

Arriving at Findlater Castle

One of the locations that was used for filming the movie is called Findlater Castle, a ruined castle on the North East coast of Scotland which I have visited and enjoyed countless times over many years. I’m a landscape and wildlife photographer and the landscape photographer in me knew I had to try to capture this location in the state it would have been during filming. The location was closed for a number of weeks to enable filming of The Odyssey to take place but it was due to re-open in late July. As soon as it was open I visited and I spent many hours there over the next four days. I had an idea in mind for a number of photographs that I wanted to capture but had no idea if I would be able to realise my hopes. Time was critical. If I didn’t capture my photographs within a few days of the area re-opening the more the location would change and that was not what I wanted to photograph. I wanted to capture a moment in time; I wanted to capture this area as all the actors, crew etc. would have seen it during filming. I wanted to capture the castle and surrounding area as the film crew would have captured it albeit my own vision of course. I knew any temporary modifications the crew made to the area (e.g. a small building which I discuss in my YouTube video linked below) would now be gone, but the location itself would be virtually identical. How this area will look in the movie itself is something  I am very excited to see but I wanted to capture photographs showing the real location.

Day 1 was fruitless as it did not bring the weather or light that I hoped for. Capturing photographs and filming video are two very different things; there are of course similarities and shared technical aspects but I approach both very differently. For me I wasn’t going to be able to create a good photograph on my first visit. However, over the next 3 days I was able to create three photographs which I am very happy with. I believe they capture the mood of the castle well and will forever show how this location was during filming of The Odyssey.

Finally the sun breaks through onto Findlater Castle

If you’d like to hear a bit more about this small project and see me capture my photographs I have filmed a YouTube video which you can watch here. I also have a box set of three prints of my photographs from this project available to purchase in my store.

One of three photographs I captured of Findlater Castle where The Odyssey movie was filmed

The Odyssey is set for a cinema release in July 2026 and I can’t wait to watch it on release day!

My Limited Edition Prints - Landscape and Wildlife Photography from Scotland

I’ve recently added some new limited edition prints to my Shop. These are some of my favourite photographs that I’ve captured over a number of years from across Scotland. All my images are captured, printed and checked by myself. Other than the time spent capturing these photographs I enjoy taking considerable time to ensure the final prints are just right. Each photograph is printed on archival quality paper with inks which ensure it will retain its original colour quality and look for essentially a lifetime. I also include a certificate of authenticity.

Why not take a look through my prints, I’m sure you will find something that you’d get years of enjoyment from hanging in your own home. Whether a foggy woodland, a snow covered vista, a seascape, a beautiful view from the Isle of Skye or a box set containing a few prints, I hopefully have photographs for sale that will resonate with you.

Below is one of the new prints that I have recently added. This is one of my personal favourites. It is an image I visualised many years before I was able to actually capture it. I wanted to photograph this tree during heavy snowfall and it was a delight to finally see that moment years after first having the concept. The image looks wonderful in print and is a faithful representation of what was a special and very rare moment.

Limited Edition Landscape Photography Prints from Scotland

Here on my site I have a number of limited edition landscape photography prints, and limited edition wildlife prints, from Scotland for sale. I have a range of single prints and also box sets of prints, all from Scotland. Each photograph that I sell means something to me personally and I am proud of each image that I offer as a print. Great effort and care has been put into the capture and natural edit of each photograph, and that continues with my printing and packaging process. I produce archival quality prints which will last a lifetime and included in each sale is a certificate of authenticity and some other documents which I think you will enjoy receiving. I despatch worldwide and ensure that my prints arrive in pristine condition.

Why not take a look at my landscape and wildlife limited edition prints in the Shop section of my website?

Printing is the Voice of Landscape Photography

I've created a video which gives a brief behind the scenes look at what goes into the production of my printed images, from the moment of capture until print. I feel that printing is a very important step in the process of creating images. It is extremely satisfying to see an image you have captured, processed and printed finally displayed on your wall. You can watch the video here.