Some time ago, Sarah Vernon of First Night Design published this article and drew my attention to a marvellous portrait of Rachel Strong by the Russian artist Leon Bakst. Bakst was best known for his costume and set designs for the Ballets Russes, but he was also capable of delightful portraits such as the portrait of Rachel Strong. It was painted in 1924, the last year of his life. Although distance made it impossible to involve Sarah directly in the project, I knew immediately that I would like to create a set of images inspired by this painting. I have however moved the location of the photographs from central Europe to the Scottish Highlands.