Tag Archives: photography

Gone but not forgotten: Golden Splash

Posted on December 8, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Every moment passes, rolling on into the the past, as the present unfolds all around us. We don’t remember everything, how could we, our brain would be too full of a lifetimes memories to process much else. However some moments … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, weekly photo challenge | Tagged dogs, memory, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, scotland, sunset, water | 56 Comments

Liquid Gold

Posted on December 4, 2014 by greenmackenzie

There’s a space between the world we know, and the otherworlds of Gods, ancestors and myths, and this space is as thin as a slender golden thread. Filled with boundless light and endless tales, it shimmers in between our thoughts, … Continue reading →

Posted in Celtic, mythology, spiritual | Tagged dreams, fairytale, King Arthur, magic, myth, nature, photography, scotland, sunset, water, winter | 45 Comments

Convergence

Posted on November 29, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Sometimes change happens slowly and steadily, tiny step by tiny step, and we barely notice it. Things appear pretty much the same from one day to the next, as gradual change steadily unfolds around us. Sometimes however change is rapid … Continue reading →

Posted in change, Edinburgh, weekly photo challenge | Tagged centenary, change, convergence, photography, postaday, scotland, soldiers, war, WWI | 40 Comments

Blushing hot Maple

Posted on November 25, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Blushing hot Maple Yearly menopausal flush In winters cold face.

Posted in change, nature photo, poem | Tagged Autumn, change, Haiku, leaves, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, red, trees | 46 Comments

The Importance of a 23.5 Degree Angle

Posted on November 23, 2014 by greenmackenzie

The spot on earth where I live, rolls through a glorious procession of four clear seasons. We are far enough North here in the UK for the light to change a little every single day. I say lucky because it … Continue reading →

Posted in change, mindfulness, weekly photo challenge | Tagged 23.5 degrees, Autumn, change, earth, light, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, science, seasons | 46 Comments

Caribbean Commute

Posted on November 16, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Whenever we go away on holiday, we take time to notice the locals and their lifestyles. Sitting sipping coffee in the morning we watched many locals drive to work across the blue bay in front of our Barbados hotel. It … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, philosophy, travel | Tagged Barbados, boats, commuting, lifestyle, mindfulness, mornings, philosophy, photography, stress, travel, well being, wisdom | 47 Comments

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

Oaks and Pig Tales

Posted on October 25, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Down in the woods, autumn is breathing her frosts and mists across the leaves and grass. Bracken is turning orange, the beech trees are golden and copper leaves and nuts lie strewn across the forrest floor. But among the oaks, … Continue reading →