Tag Archives: Highlands

Weekly Travel Photo Challenge: Mystical

Posted on November 18, 2012 by greenmackenzie

These photos were taken in a Scottish peat bog, deep in the Scottish Highlands, and I was captivated by the clarity and depth of reflection in the dark peaty water. The sky seemed to fill the pool with mesmerising reflections … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, mythology, nature photo, photos, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Celtic, clouds, dragonfly, Highlands, nature, peat bog, photo, photography, scotland, scottish, spiritual, the past | 15 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal

Posted on November 10, 2012 by greenmackenzie

The deep well of renewal. Wells were in the past places where travellers could refresh and renew themselves, before the next stage of their journey. They were also sacred places of connection with the otherworld, and its regenerative forces of … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, mindfulness, nature photo, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Highlands, mindfulness, musings, nature, photo, photography, postaday, renewal, sacred well, scotland, spiritual, travel, Well | 5 Comments

Wild Weekly Photo Challenge – Water

Posted on November 3, 2012 by greenmackenzie

This is my entry for the Lets Be Wild photo-challenge. This week’s Challenge is: Water If you like the photo please click to the link and post a vote/comment:-)

Posted in nature photo, photos, travel, Uncategorized, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Applecross, beach, gentle waves, Highlands, nature, Ocean, photo, photography, scotland, scottish, sea | 2 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Happy

Posted on October 6, 2012 by greenmackenzie

Here are some of the many things which make me happy. There are atleast two in every photo. This has been such a lovely challenge to take part in, as I have been smiling all the time I’ve been choosing … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, Edinburgh, food, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, spiritual, Uncategorized, weekly photo challenge | Tagged dogs, Edinburgh, gardening, Highlands, life, love, mindfulness, nature, outdoors, photo, photography, postaday, Rosshire, scotland, scottish, Skye, sunset, things to do in Edinburgh, travel, walk, walking | 1 Comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: Mine

Posted on October 2, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I created this Daisy Heart three summers ago, so I can claim it’s mine…made with my two hands, my heart and my imagination, captured on my camera. I made it on the grass which fringes a favorite coral beach of … Continue reading →

Posted in art, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, poem, spiritual, thoughts, verse, weekly photo challenge | Tagged change, daisy, daisy heart, flower heart, Highlands, life, love, Mary Oliver, mindfulness, mine, nature, philosophy, photo, photography, poem, poetry, postaday, relaxation, scotland, scottish, spiritual, summer day, travel, wild and precious life | 6 Comments

Friendships tricky paths

Posted on September 13, 2012 by greenmackenzie

The path of friendship is often long and rocky, with many twists, turns, ups and downs, but to survive must always be a joint adventure. Both halves must be able to allow the other to grow and change freely and … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, celtic prayer, friends, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, poem, spiritual, stuckness, thoughts | Tagged blessing, Celtic, change, friends, friendship, friendships, Highlands, life, love, mindfulness, nature, photo, poem, poetry, postaday, prayer, relationships, sacred, scotland, scottish, the past, walk | 2 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge(Free Spirit)

Posted on September 1, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I took these photos while climbing the Quiraing,on the Isle of Skye this June. All mountains lift my spirit and infuse me with a sense of freedom. Its as though walking up into the clouds peels away layers of tightness … Continue reading →