Category Archives: history

Eerie remnants

Posted on November 2, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Tucked against an ancient stone wall, in the crumbling city of the dead, he looms through time. Countless centuries of bones lie white beneath the cold earth, and yet still he stands. Edinburgh’s great and good, reduced to memories of … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, history, photos, poem, weekly photo challenge | Tagged cemetary, death, Edinburgh, ghosts, Greyfriars, photography, poem, postaday, spooky | 22 Comments

Patterns in Lines: Dubrovnik

Posted on September 21, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Once through the enormous and dramatic fortified gate in Dubrovnik’s wall, we were drawn effortlessly along its stunning Main Street by the endless line of the gutters. I was captivated by the patterns and lines of these ancient cobbles, which … Continue reading →

Posted in history, philosophy, photos, thoughts, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Dalmation Coast, Dubrovnik, history, medieval, photography, postaday, stones, travel, unesco world heritage | 67 Comments

Gondolas of Venice

Posted on September 19, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There is no escaping the elegant beauty of the gondola in Venice, whatever the time of day. Here I found them resting in their stalls like horses in the early morning. Still covered up against the night air, they begin … Continue reading →

Posted in history, mindfulness, photos, travel | Tagged boats, gondola, history, mindfulness, mystery, photography, transport, travel, Venice | 36 Comments

Inside Venice

Posted on September 14, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Come with me, away from the frantic crowds and glaring heat of St Marks Square, into the cool silky back waters of Venice. Ribbons of satin light dance to the stirring of distant oars, reflecting straight lines of buildings into … Continue reading →

Posted in history, mindfulness, philosophy, photos, relaxation, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged canals, history, mindfulness, philosophy, photography, postaday, romance, travel, Unesco World Heritage site, Venice | 87 Comments

Roslin Waters

Posted on August 25, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Black waters of forgetfulness Whipped to cream in rocky pools Echoing with ancient tales of the grail. Shrouded in coats of moss Water carved rocks rest eternally Under the hushed gaze of a seer. Past reflections offering answers From the … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, elemental, history, mindfulness, mythology, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged elemental, history, mythology, nature, photography, poem, poetry, Roslin, spiritual, waterfall | 39 Comments

Focused Light

Posted on August 24, 2013 by greenmackenzie

These two shots were taken in quick succession, as I lay on my stomach in the windswept golden grass. I liked the both, so was delighted that this weeks photo challenge asks us to focus on focus. It gives me … Continue reading →

Posted in history, mindfulness, philosophy, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged coast, history, lighthouse, mindfulness, photography, postaday, scotland, spiritual, symbolism | 78 Comments

Ovine Delights

Posted on August 13, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This post is composed for David and Joanna, over at Pairidox Farm. They have been asking for some ovine shots from around Scotland, and so here is a collection from this past year. These first photos are from Loch Carron … Continue reading →

Posted in history, nature photo, photos, poem, travel | Tagged Canadian Boat Song, clearances, history, nature, photography, poetry, scotland, sheep, travel | 27 Comments

Otherworldly Grass

Posted on August 11, 2013 by greenmackenzie

In the eternal world of the dead Sun shines upwards from beneath the perfect feet of heroes. Grass ripened peacefully for millennia under dark skies Pauses unchanging in this breathless land. The storm of life blows through Throwing seeds tumbling … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient history, Celtic, change, elemental, history, mythology, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged Celtic otherworld, change, grass, mythology, nature, otherworld, photography, poetry, sunset | 26 Comments

Thundering Pool

Posted on July 29, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Tucked away in a northern corner of Northumberland lies the atmospheric Roughting Linn. The name has Gaelic roots, meaning thundering pool, and it has an undoubtedly mystical atmosphere. The path tumbles down almost unseen, from a farm track, through a … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient history, ancient sites, Celtic, elemental, history, nature photo, photos, spiritual, unconscious | Tagged ancient history, elemental, fairy, magic, nature, Northumberland, photography, spiritual, waterfall | 52 Comments

Freshly Poured

Posted on July 20, 2013 by greenmackenzie

As the sun turns up the temperature we all need access to fresh drinking water, and here in Scotland we have some of the worlds best quality water running freely through our rivers. Heading for a cooling riverside walk is … Continue reading →