Category Archives: photos
On Stillness
As the days shrink ever smaller sometimes she seems to hold her breath as she rolls out towards the last light. Everything pauses for a moment as the sky fills with warm pinks, and the light folds itself into the … Continue reading
Posted in change, elemental, mindfulness, mythology, nature photo, philosophy, photos, relaxation, spiritual
Tagged change, magic, mindfulness, mythology, nature, philosophy, photography, Reflections, spiritual
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Days End
The day never ends The silky lip of the sea Simply swallows light.
Posted in change, Edinburgh, elemental, nature photo, photos, poem, spiritual, verse
Tagged beach, Haiku, mindfulness, nature, Ocean, photography, poetry, seascape, sunset
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Edinburgh’s Christmas Market
I was struggling to find my Christmas spirit, so we headed into the heart of Edinburgh to see how the place had been decorated this year. I hoped that the bright lights and smiling faces would jump start my festive … Continue reading
Posted in Edinburgh, history, photos, travel
Tagged Christmas, Christmas market, Edinburgh, history, lights, night, photography, scotland, travel
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Symbols in Edinburgh
Wandering around Edinburgh, you will come across a lot of ancient symbols. They are carved into the stone of the old buildings, but are often overlooked, their meaning lost in the passage of time. Noticing and understanding the meaning of … Continue reading
Grand Divide
Running across Northumberland and Cumbria in Northern England, lies a very old dividing wall. Built nearly 2,000 years ago, about 50 years after the birth of Christ, this great stone barrier marked the northern edge of the Roman Empire. It … Continue reading
Posted in ancient history, ancient sites, history, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, spiritual, travel, weekly photo challenge
Tagged England, Hadrians Wall, history, landscape, nature, photography, postaday, travel, UNESCO site
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Ghost Light
The light poured out of the lamps, spilling into the fog of night Mingling with the swirling ghosts of the Abbey Illuminating the path of the Grey Lady. Centuries after burning in her fathers anger The lamplight guided her on … Continue reading
Posted in ancient sites, Edinburgh, history, photos, spiritual, verse
Tagged buildings, ghosts, history, light, Newbattle Abbey, photography, poetry, postaday, scotland
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Light Rush
Light and leaves rush on Racing each other sunwards Cold wet stones catch them.
Posted in ancient sites, change, Edinburgh, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, verse, weekly photo challenge
Tagged Autumn, change, Edinburgh, Haiku, mindfulness, photography, poetry, postaday, scotland
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Venice Night Lights
Night falls over the watery canals of Venice, and the reflections become luminous lines and wriggles. Street lights throw luminous pools across pavements and water, and upwards onto ancient brickwork and windows. A classic wooden speed boat lies gleaming in … Continue reading
Posted in history, mindfulness, photos, relaxation, travel, weekly photo challenge
Tagged city, Europe, mindfulness, night, photography, postaday, Reflections, relaxation, travel, Venice
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Full Moon Light
Prayer of the Desperate She had crawled here on her knees Over the sharp broken bones of her life. She had come to bargain with every god she had ever heard named. Bruised clouds closed around the moon Golden leaves … Continue reading
Black Linn Falls (1)
Rush and foam of falls, Gouging deep to winters heart. Dry golden leaves watch.
Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, verse
Tagged Autumn, DP Challenge, Haiku, landscape, mindfulness, nature, photography, scotland, verse, waterfall
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