Category Archives: photos

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 →

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Mountainous Masterpiece

Posted on July 27, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There’s a place on the north easterly tip of the Isle of Skye, where the rocks of the earth have been chiseled and carved into astonishing peaks and crags. Nature had been practising and improving as she moved ever northwards, … Continue reading →

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Eternal Cycles

Posted on July 25, 2013 by greenmackenzie

We stood at the crossroads Caught In the middle of twilight Gazing across eternal Elysian Fields. The golden spell of the dying west Countered by the silver moon Grown plump and round The grasses had drunk their fill of gold … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Rippled

Posted on July 21, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Wheat fields ripen to raspberry ripples The hot frayed edges of day unravel Into the decaying suns light

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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 →

Posted in ancient history, ancient sites, Celtic, elemental, history, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, relaxation, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged ancient history, Celtic, fresh water, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, scotland, spiritual, water pools | 67 Comments

Shoreline Textures

Posted on July 17, 2013 by greenmackenzie

An unbelievable array of textures greeted me at the shoreline. The wind had whipped the sky clean of all but a few whispy clouds, only their memories lingered. In the distance new clouds were already mysteriously bubbling into existence, seemingly … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, nature photo, photos, relaxation, spiritual, thoughts | Tagged beach, gratitude, mindfulness, photography, relaxation, scotland, seaside, spiritual, Yellowcraig | 44 Comments

The Golden Gloaming

Posted on July 13, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Lining the Brae at the back of the croft are ancient trees, mostly Sycamores, but with a scattering of Oaks. They stand like guardians casting cooling shade across the track. Rolling away from the trees are the fertile strips of … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, nature photo, philosophy, photos, poem, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged gloaming, Haiku, nature, photography, poetry, postaday, scotland, spiritual, summer | 50 Comments

Jumping for Joy

Posted on July 10, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Yesterday on the beach we had so much fun, running with the dogs, swimming in the sea, and then my son still had so much energy he was doing back flips and cartwheels for the sheer pleasure of moving. Summer … Continue reading →

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Fairy Windows

Posted on July 8, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There are windows at the back of my house which lead in and out of fairyland. On their sills sit all manner of magical things, which come and go between the worlds at will. Things appear and disappear from these … Continue reading →

Posted in mythology, nature photo, photos, spiritual | Tagged art, escape, fairies, flowers, myth, otherworld, photography, spiritual, windows | 33 Comments

Cups of History: Afternoon Tea Nostalgia

Posted on July 6, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Cream tea in the garden fills me with nostalgia, bringing back layers of memories of teas shared over the years with some of my favorite people. I love to serve the tea itself in bone china cups passed down … Continue reading →