Category Archives: nature photo

Good Morning Mykonos

Posted on October 5, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There is no nicer way to start a morning on the Greek island of Mykonos than with an ice cold frappe. Whizzed up from fresh Greek coffee it kick starts the system in all the right ways. Now normally back … Continue reading →

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Late Summer Flowers

Posted on October 2, 2013 by greenmackenzie

White lashed golden eyes Open thirst driven into ceaseless light Earth turns, flower strains.

Posted in change, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse | Tagged Autumn, change, elemental, flowers, Haiku, mindfulness, nature, photography, poem | 16 Comments

Autumns Colours: Saturated

Posted on September 30, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This weekend the dogs and I were catching some late summer sun at Craigmiller Castle. I love the low light and the long shadows which autumn brings, along with her fruits and mist. However the mist had all burned off … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Autumn, change, elemental, life, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, spiritual | 67 Comments

Magpie Hoard

Posted on September 25, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Paused in suspended earth sky space , Magpie hoarded treasures long to tumble, From the void, returning into life’s wild breath.

Posted in change, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, stuckness, verse | Tagged change, elemental, forest, Haiku, life, nature, photography, poetry, spiritual | 20 Comments

Moods on Sea

Posted on August 30, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The sea is a beautiful creature, she shifts and changes with the turning light, with the weather, with the moon and with the ocean tides. Never the same from one hour to the next she shows us our true nature. … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, relaxation, weekly photo challenge | Tagged beach, change, elemental, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, scotland, sea | 68 Comments

Sweet Chestnuts of Roslin

Posted on August 28, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Deep in the old woods of Roslin Valley there live two very ancient tree ents. In the green shaded light of the summer woods you can make out their limbs and faces, which have grown here for over 400 years. … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, spiritual | Tagged ancient woodland, elemental, magic, mindfulness, myth, nature, photography, Roslin, scotland, spiritual, trees | 56 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

On Being Open

Posted on August 20, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Petals flung open exposing heart and bones Careless shadows flung into plain sight Arteries dark secrets illuminated For those who are looking Her whole truth is visible Its shameful flaws bated traps Breathlessly holding her skirts ready But nobody runs … Continue reading →

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Carefree Release

Posted on August 17, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There are places on this earth where the knots holding reality in place are very loose. You can find them at the edges of things, where two constructs meet and weave, and there’s a path out through this woven space … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, mythology, nature photo, philosophy, photos, relaxation, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged elemental, magic, myth, nature, Ocean, photography, postaday, relaxation, spiritual, sunset | 95 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 →