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Weekly Photo Challenge – Illumination

Posted on January 13, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This weeks photo Challenge is illumination. The first two photos are illuminated interiors in central Edinburgh. They both have stunning sets of arches which are beautifully lit with some fairly antique light fittings. The ceiling of the Portrait Gallery is … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, history, photos, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Edinburgh, illumination, light, photography, postaday, scotland, things to do in Edinburgh, travel | 15 Comments

Stone in Oceans Edge

Posted on January 12, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Here is the second of my elemental galleries. Click here to see the first: Stone on Earth These stones rest firmly, while the oceans tides swirl in and out in wild abandon. The wind and the moon can whip the … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, mindfulness, philosophy, photos, spiritual | Tagged change, elmental, mindfulness, musings, nature, philosophy, photography, spiritual, symbolism | 12 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge – Resolve

Posted on January 5, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This year, as with every New Year, I resolve to try to live my life a little more fully. To stretch my wings a little more, and so grow into new areas. This year I hope my new camera will … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, photos, spiritual, thoughts | Tagged change, life, mindfulness, philosophy, photography, postaday, resolutions, spiritual | 14 Comments

Stone on Earth

Posted on January 3, 2013 by greenmackenzie

I have been doing a bit of organising with my photos, and a friends Facebook post inspired me to make some small elemental themed galleries. So here is my first one – Stone on Earth. Stone on Earth reminds me … Continue reading →

Posted in photos, travel | Tagged mindfulness, nature, photo, photography, scotland, spiritual, travel | 23 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge – my 2012 in pictures

Posted on December 29, 2012 by greenmackenzie

The weekly photo challenge to end this year is to make a tiled gallery of pictures illustrating my 2012 in photos. This is quite a challenge as I have only been writing this blog since August this year, so I … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, Edinburgh, photos, weekly photo challenge | Tagged change, life, nature, philosophy, photography, postaday, scotland, spiritual | 25 Comments

Here comes the Sun…..we hope

Posted on December 27, 2012 by greenmackenzie

Well the weather has been so miserable here in Scotland for the past week, that I don’t think we have even seen a glimmer of sunlight. It’s not that it’s been raining all the time, but that the sky is … Continue reading →

Posted in celtic prayer, photos, spiritual | Tagged light, midwinter, musings, nature, photography, poem, scotland, walk, winter solstice | 4 Comments

Weekly Travel Photo Challenge – Transport

Posted on December 17, 2012 by greenmackenzie

This blinged up speedboat made us laugh out loud when we spotted it cruising past us at super slow speed. We were in the middle of the exclusive and glossy glamour of Dubai Marina, and the bright unrestrained colours popped … Continue reading →

Posted in history, photos, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged Dubai, Dubai harbour, musings, old Dubai, photography, transport, travel, vacation | 8 Comments

Edinburgh Christmas Cheer

Posted on December 16, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I went on a wee mindful evening stroll through some of Edinburghs Christmas delights, and thought I would take you with me. I find taking photos of where I am helps me slow down and soak in the little details … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, photos, thoughts | Tagged Christmas, Christmas market, Edinburgh, life, mindfulness, musings, photography, things to do in Edinburgh, travel | 13 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge – Delicate

Posted on December 15, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I took this photo back in 2009, while visiting a former Islamic School in Tunisia. From the outside the brick building was simple and quite scruffy, but once we passed through the ancient wooden doors, a breathtaking display of mosaics … Continue reading →

Posted in history, photos, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged delicate, islamic art, islamic marble carvings, Islamic school, light, marble art, photography, postaday, travel, Tunisia | 16 Comments

Weekly Travel Photo Challenge: Circles

Posted on December 9, 2012 by greenmackenzie

Ailsas’ weekly photo challenge is Circles. Nature is full of soothing intriguing circles, and here are a few from my travels. The first one was taken this summer in the Botanical Gardens on the island of Tenerife, in the Atlantic … Continue reading →