Author Archives: greenmackenzie
Bumble Bee Towers
Honey Bell Towers, Cool rooms, crisp white cotton sheets. Bumble bee heaven.
Posted in elemental, nature photo, poem
Tagged flowers, Haiku, nature, photography, poetry, summer
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Plockton High Tide
Although there are two high tides each day in the bays of Plockton, when the moon is new or full the water level is much higher. This full bowl of water gives wonderful reflections, and I caught this in the … Continue reading
Posted in elemental, nature photo, travel
Tagged full moon, high tide, June, nature, photography, Plockton, scotland, travel
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Contrasting Textures of Time
This beautiful weathered fence post has been in place at the edge of this field for many years. We know this by noticing the lines in the wood which have been enhanced and deepened slowly by the passage of time. … Continue reading
Posted in change, mindfulness, weekly photo challenge
Tagged aging, change, lichen, life, mindfulness, nature, philosophy, photography, postaday
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Tidal Shift
Watching the shifting tide move in and out across the shore is a great reminder of the steady rhythm of change deep at the heart of our own lives. We know at some level that life is a flow of … Continue reading
Posted in change, mindfulness, philosophy
Tagged change, life, mindfulness, nature, philosophy, photography, relaxation, spiritual
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Plockton Dreams
Back in Edinburgh I’m dreaming of Plockton already. The wonderful clear light and picturesque reflections make it on of the prettiest villages in North West Scotland. It’s an artists and photographers dream, and they have been flocking to Plockton for … Continue reading
Posted in art, photos, travel
Tagged artists, golden hour, nature, photography, Plockton, Reflections, scotland, seaside, travel
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Between Earth and Sky
Between earth and sky lies the ribbon of green which supports life, and brings beauty and joy to all who walk there. The dark earth nourishes the roots, and the bright sky brings light to nourish the green leaves. This … Continue reading
Posted in art, mindfulness, nature photo, spiritual, weekly photo challenge
Tagged druid, earth, elemental, flowers, magic, midsummer, nature, photography, postaday, solistice
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Late Light over Skye
When you visit Lochalsh and Skye one of the first things which will steal your artistic heart is the light quality. The clear air and the water all around, bounce this light in fascinating and incredible ways, leading to beautiful … Continue reading
Posted in nature photo, photos, thoughts
Tagged Coullin, golden hour, light, nature, photography, scotland, Skye, travel
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Working with Extras
I have been both blessed and cursed to have three built in extras whenever I’m out on a photo shoot. Sometimes I’m out primarily to walk the dogs, and the photos are an added extra, and sometimes I’m out to … Continue reading
Posted in dogs, mindfulness, photos, weekly photo challenge
Tagged dogs, landscapes, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, scotland, travel
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Cloud Calls
Yesterday, late afternoon, the clouds parted over the hills, and more fresh blue skies and light poured down on us. The earth became a lush vivid green, which sat beautifully next to the sky blues above. However my attention was … Continue reading
Posted in mindfulness, philosophy, photos
Tagged clouds, dreams, Isle of Skye, life, magic, mindfulness, nature, photography, scotland, travel
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Sea Horses
Wild sea wind whipped over Brooding blue waves tinged with gold Combing their foam manes
Posted in elemental, photos, poem
Tagged Haiku, islands, mindfulness, photography, scotland, seascape, travel
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breathofgreenair 