Tag Archives: scotland

Green Hues: Galashiels

Posted on October 19, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The emerald forest glimmered with pools of golden light, and long shadows were pulled far across the earth. Even the air was infused with green light, and with each breath a deep sense of peace flowed. The forest itself sighed … Continue reading →

Posted in change, elemental, green walks, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, relaxation, spiritual, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged elemental, magic, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, scotland, travel | 36 Comments

Moods on Sea

Posted on August 30, 2013 by greenmackenzie

The sea is a beautiful creature, she shifts and changes with the turning light, with the weather, with the moon and with the ocean tides. Never the same from one hour to the next she shows us our true nature. … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, relaxation, weekly photo challenge | Tagged beach, change, elemental, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, relaxation, scotland, sea | 68 Comments

Sweet Chestnuts of Roslin

Posted on August 28, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Deep in the old woods of Roslin Valley there live two very ancient tree ents. In the green shaded light of the summer woods you can make out their limbs and faces, which have grown here for over 400 years. … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, spiritual | Tagged ancient woodland, elemental, magic, mindfulness, myth, nature, photography, Roslin, scotland, spiritual, trees | 56 Comments

Focused Light

Posted on August 24, 2013 by greenmackenzie

These two shots were taken in quick succession, as I lay on my stomach in the windswept golden grass. I liked the both, so was delighted that this weeks photo challenge asks us to focus on focus. It gives me … Continue reading →

Posted in history, mindfulness, philosophy, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged coast, history, lighthouse, mindfulness, photography, postaday, scotland, spiritual, symbolism | 78 Comments

Ovine Delights

Posted on August 13, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This post is composed for David and Joanna, over at Pairidox Farm. They have been asking for some ovine shots from around Scotland, and so here is a collection from this past year. These first photos are from Loch Carron … Continue reading →

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The stitching of earth

Posted on July 31, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Ocean blue reflecting upwards into eternal sky, Silent cloud threads stitched into summer silk, By earths piercing green needles.

Posted in elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, philosophy, photos, poem, relaxation, spiritual, thoughts, verse | Tagged elemental, Haiku, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, relaxation, scotland, spiritual | 25 Comments

Mountainous Masterpiece

Posted on July 27, 2013 by greenmackenzie

There’s a place on the north easterly tip of the Isle of Skye, where the rocks of the earth have been chiseled and carved into astonishing peaks and crags. Nature had been practising and improving as she moved ever northwards, … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, green walks, nature photo, philosophy, photos, spiritual, travel, weekly photo challenge | Tagged mountains, nature, photography, postaday, scotland, Skye, spiritual, travel, Trotternish, walk | 67 Comments

Freshly Poured

Posted on July 20, 2013 by greenmackenzie

As the sun turns up the temperature we all need access to fresh drinking water, and here in Scotland we have some of the worlds best quality water running freely through our rivers. Heading for a cooling riverside walk is … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient history, ancient sites, Celtic, elemental, history, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, relaxation, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged ancient history, Celtic, fresh water, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, scotland, spiritual, water pools | 67 Comments

Shoreline Textures

Posted on July 17, 2013 by greenmackenzie

An unbelievable array of textures greeted me at the shoreline. The wind had whipped the sky clean of all but a few whispy clouds, only their memories lingered. In the distance new clouds were already mysteriously bubbling into existence, seemingly … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, nature photo, photos, relaxation, spiritual, thoughts | Tagged beach, gratitude, mindfulness, photography, relaxation, scotland, seaside, spiritual, Yellowcraig | 44 Comments

The Golden Gloaming

Posted on July 13, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Lining the Brae at the back of the croft are ancient trees, mostly Sycamores, but with a scattering of Oaks. They stand like guardians casting cooling shade across the track. Rolling away from the trees are the fertile strips of … Continue reading →