Tag Archives: outdoors

Wild Goose Chase, a Cautionary Tale

Posted on October 9, 2012 by greenmackenzie

The geese flew over this morning, honking their way South across a crystal blue sky. On the ground, plants were laced with frost, shimmering in the early morning light. The air was filled with the familiar and intimate sound of … Continue reading →

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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

Travel Theme: Foliage

Posted on September 29, 2012 by greenmackenzie

Here is my offering for the Travel Theme Challenge: Foliage These were taken last Autumn in the Birks of Aberfeldy, in Perthshire, Scotland. This is such a stunning ancient beech forest, that it has inspired lots of poets, writers and … Continue reading →

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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 →