Category Archives: nature photo

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

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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

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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

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Magical Skye Pools

Every spring, the ice cold snow melt from the Red Coullin tumbles down these slopes on the Isle of Skye. The pure mountain water dissolves a little of the limestone each year, creating beautiful curves and shapes all along the … Continue reading

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Clouds over Skye

The rain and clouds had gathered early in the morning, and the day had threatened to be grey and dark. However, here on the tip of Skye, even this dim cloud filtered light seemed to shimmer. Surrounded by soft light … Continue reading

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Down the Mountain

Come with me on a tumble from the dark jagged peaks of Bla Bheinn (Blaven) down to the soft grassy shores of Loch Slapin, on the far south west of the Isle of Skye. Sheets of dolerite encased in gabbro, … Continue reading

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Rock Razors

Mist and mountains merge, Softly blurring earth and loch. High rock razors loom.

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Golden Dreams

Falling from cracked clouds Sunbeams spotlight mountain spines Spilling golden dreams

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Persephone’s Bells

Follow me along Shadow paths of dreams and thoughts Towards lights white lips. Persephone comes Trailing bluebells in her wake And earth gushes life. All is well within Deep under thick flower filled woods Spring flows eternal.

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Earth Dragon of Ashaig

Lying on the South East coast of Skye is a rippled green carpet, lying in soft folds over deep layers of history stretching back at least 7,000 years. Beneath the lush green grass lie remains of human activities, whispering in … Continue reading

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