Tag Archives: nature

Paradise this Way

Posted on November 11, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Washed by the soft warm waves of the Caribbean, a sea grass meadow beckons in the shallow blue waters off Barbados. Here the Green Sea Turtles wait to welcome you to their paradise beneath the tropical sea. Gliding with ease … Continue reading →

Posted in nature photo, relaxation, travel | Tagged Barbados, Carribean, nature, Ocean, photography, relaxation, travel, turtles, underwater, water | 55 Comments

Minimalist Barbados Birds

Posted on November 9, 2014 by greenmackenzie

We had left the responsibilities of our pets behind, as we headed off on a carefree couple of weeks, or so we thought. These little cuties had other ideas though. Every morning about half an hour after sunrise they would … Continue reading →

Posted in nature photo, relaxation, weekly photo challenge | Tagged birds, Carribean, mindfulness, morning, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, travel, wings | 45 Comments

Autumn Bouquet

Posted on October 27, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Autumn light glitters A new day fresh from rose folds Gathered by shadows. The stillness of the morning caught my breath, and had me dashing back inside for my camera. These were taken last week in the garden, where the … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, poem, relaxation | Tagged Autumn, dew, flowers, Haiku, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, relaxation, roses | 43 Comments

Running Salmon

Posted on October 20, 2014 by greenmackenzie

I walked down to the river In the glinting low light And it shimmered and slipped Silk like over its bed of rocks. The sunlight spun into threads By the long wet fingers of the river Woven into loose lace … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, nature photo, poem | Tagged Autumn, Celtic, nature, photography, poetry, rivers, salmon, scotland, spawning | 66 Comments

Twilight Dreams

Posted on October 12, 2014 by greenmackenzie

There’s a valley, shrouded in the mists of time, and swirling with the echoes of ancient dreams. Here at Dunadd, the tribe of the boar ruled supreme, their kings living in luxury on top of this ancient hill. Dynasties rose … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Celtic, dreams, history, magic, nature, photography, postaday, scotland, travel, twilight | 38 Comments

Wood Spirits

Posted on October 9, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Deep in the woods, the air is still and hung with mist. The light travels through shadows, leaning in long slow lines, and blushing through the folding ferns. Spirits hover almost unseen, at the very edges of vision, gone as … Continue reading →

Posted in nature photo, poem, spiritual | Tagged Celtic, druid, earth, Haiku, magic, mystery, nature, photography, poetry, spiritual | 53 Comments

Storm Day

Posted on October 6, 2014 by greenmackenzie

The golden light lingered endlessly on across the over ripe grass, barely noticing the clouds brewing themselves into a hug black bruise. Silently the dark energy gathered, a whisper rolling in unseen from the edges. The angry clouds blustered in … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, nature photo, poem | Tagged change, clouds, elemental, mindfulness, nature, photography, spiritual, storm clouds, storms | 59 Comments

Signs of Autumn

Posted on October 4, 2014 by greenmackenzie

All around us the signs of autumn are beginning to make an appearance. Despite the lingering sunshine and warmth there are tell-tale signs that the year is turning ever onwards towards the darkness of winter. In Gaelic there are two … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Autumn, change, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, woodland | 41 Comments

Spell of the Shore

Posted on September 29, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Mind knots and jangles Untangled softly in a Windswept wave washed spell This was inspired by the following beautiful post….. Walking barefoot on the sand–a haibun http://artifactsandfictions.com/2014/09/28/walking-barefoot-on-the-sanda-haibun/”>artifactsandfictions.com/2014/09/28/walking-barefoot-on-the-sanda-haibun/

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, poem | Tagged beach, coast, Haiku, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, relaxation, silhouette, spiritual | 26 Comments

Awakening Change

Posted on September 24, 2014 by greenmackenzie

It takes but one stone To break the tranquility Of peaceful slumber. Nothing is ever the same, as the ripples of change spill like liquid silver across the water. They roll in mercurial hoops, out towards the edges, And yet, … Continue reading →