Tag Archives: night

Snow Mounds and Cancer Care

Posted on January 20, 2017 by greenmackenzie

These are some snow shots of the beautiful and inspiring centre which I have moved north for. Set in the heart of historic Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, they make a bold and challenging statement in the grounds … Continue reading →

Posted in art, elemental, nature photo | Tagged cancer, earth, full moon, Inverness, landscape, Maggies, magic, night, photography, scotland, snow, winter | 39 Comments

Dramatic Endings

Posted on September 3, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Fire and brimstone accompanied by thunderous claps marked the end of the Edinburgh International Festival, the very end of August and probably the end of summer. It was a dramatic statement in smoke and light, tumbling over the ancient … Continue reading →

Posted in change, Edinburgh, mindfulness | Tagged castle rick, change, Edinburgh, endings, festival, Fireworks, mindfulness, night, Princes Street Gardens, summer | 31 Comments

Snow Fall

Posted on January 14, 2015 by greenmackenzie

Snow fell snow on snow Its hush shrank the world softly Back to slow pleasures

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, poem | Tagged change, Haiku, nature, night, photography, poetry, snow, storm, walking, winter | 46 Comments

Full Ice Moon

Posted on January 16, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Somebody asked me if I thought the moon had any effect on us. It was a great question, it made me smile, and got me thinking. My conclusion from the logical side of my brain is, why wouldn’t it. Look … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, poem, relaxation, spiritual, verse | Tagged elemental, full moon, magic, mindfulness, nature, night, poetry, spiritual, verse, winter | 34 Comments

One Light

Posted on December 20, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Gold light spilt like blood Across cold hard stone cobbles Lighting the way home Find some other takes on the theme of one here at the weekly photo challenge One lamp in the dark Nights velvet shadows close in … Continue reading →

Posted in philosophy, photos, poem, relaxation, spiritual, verse, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Haiku, hermit, mindfulness, night, philosophy, photography, poetry, postaday, spiritual | 32 Comments

Edinburgh Christmas Lights

Posted on December 17, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Here are some more shots of Edinburgh lit up for the festive season. It was pouring with rain on Saturday when I took these, which made the whole process of night shots even harder, but it did add some wonderful … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, photos, travel | Tagged 2013, Christmas, city, Edinburgh, lights, night, photography, scotland, winter | 45 Comments

Edinburgh’s Christmas Market

Posted on December 9, 2013 by greenmackenzie

I was struggling to find my Christmas spirit, so we headed into the heart of Edinburgh to see how the place had been decorated this year. I hoped that the bright lights and smiling faces would jump start my festive … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, history, photos, travel | Tagged Christmas, Christmas market, Edinburgh, history, lights, night, photography, scotland, travel | 27 Comments

Venice Night Lights

Posted on November 30, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Night falls over the watery canals of Venice, and the reflections become luminous lines and wriggles. Street lights throw luminous pools across pavements and water, and upwards onto ancient brickwork and windows. A classic wooden speed boat lies gleaming in … Continue reading →

Posted in history, mindfulness, photos, relaxation, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged city, Europe, mindfulness, night, photography, postaday, Reflections, relaxation, travel, Venice | 28 Comments

Dark Roots: Memoirs of an Old Scottish Halloween

Posted on October 29, 2012 by greenmackenzie

The gathering gloom swirled with crisply tumbled leaves and neep lanterns and candles began to flicker in the windows and on the doorsteps of the village. I was rushing to put the finishing touches to my turnip lantern, with the … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient history, Celtic, childhood, history, mythology | Tagged All Hallows Eve, celebration, Celtic, guising, Halloween, history, lanterns, life, musings, night, postaday, Rosshire, samhain, scotland, scottish, symbolism, the past, travel, turnip lanterns | 5 Comments

Blue Moon Bliss

Posted on August 31, 2012 by greenmackenzie

It was a blue moon last night and standing in the middle of the grass in the back garden, I was mesmerised by the light of Augusts second full moon, seeping through the drifting clouds of night. Between the clouds … Continue reading →