Tag Archives: scotland

Plockton Dreams

Posted on June 22, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Back in Edinburgh I’m dreaming of Plockton already. The wonderful clear light and picturesque reflections make it on of the prettiest villages in North West Scotland. It’s an artists and photographers dream, and they have been flocking to Plockton for … Continue reading →

Posted in art, photos, travel | Tagged artists, golden hour, nature, photography, Plockton, Reflections, scotland, seaside, travel | 55 Comments

Late Light over Skye

Posted on June 17, 2014 by greenmackenzie

When you visit Lochalsh and Skye one of the first things which will steal your artistic heart is the light quality. The clear air and the water all around, bounce this light in fascinating and incredible ways, leading to beautiful … Continue reading →

Posted in nature photo, photos, thoughts | Tagged Coullin, golden hour, light, nature, photography, scotland, Skye, travel | 28 Comments

Working with Extras

Posted on June 14, 2014 by greenmackenzie

I have been both blessed and cursed to have three built in extras whenever I’m out on a photo shoot. Sometimes I’m out primarily to walk the dogs, and the photos are an added extra, and sometimes I’m out to … Continue reading →

Posted in dogs, mindfulness, photos, weekly photo challenge | Tagged dogs, landscapes, mindfulness, nature, photography, postaday, scotland, travel | 74 Comments

Cloud Calls

Posted on June 12, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Yesterday, late afternoon, the clouds parted over the hills, and more fresh blue skies and light poured down on us. The earth became a lush vivid green, which sat beautifully next to the sky blues above. However my attention was … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, philosophy, photos | Tagged clouds, dreams, Isle of Skye, life, magic, mindfulness, nature, photography, scotland, travel | 39 Comments

Sea Horses

Posted on June 11, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Wild sea wind whipped over Brooding blue waves tinged with gold Combing their foam manes

Posted in elemental, photos, poem | Tagged Haiku, islands, mindfulness, photography, scotland, seascape, travel | 50 Comments

Skye sized Room

Posted on June 7, 2014 by greenmackenzie

We all need enough space and room to grow and breathe. Here on the North East tip of the Isle of Skye you will find more room than you will ever need. The landscape of the Quiraing is spacious and … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, photos, weekly photo challenge | Tagged change, Isle of Skye, mindfulness, mountains, nature, photography, Quiraing, relaxation, scotland, spiritual | 63 Comments

Stone Wrinkles

Posted on June 6, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Formed at the base of a warm coral filled sea, these beautiful wrinkled rocks proudly show us their marks of time. Once lapped by salty waves, they sit now high on a mountainside on the Isle of Skye. Far to … Continue reading →

Posted in mindfulness, photos, spiritual | Tagged change, elemental, growth, mindfulness, mountains, nature, philosophy, photography, scotland, spiritual | 28 Comments

Buttercup Dreams

Posted on June 3, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Glowing petal cups Gathering light and pleasure Filling gaps in time Endless childhood play Between hay and buttercups Before dreams shatter Soft breeze stirred fields sway Golden butter loving chins Laugh while poison grows

Posted in mindfulness, photos, poem | Tagged buttercups, childhood, golden hour, Haiku, nature, photography, poetry, scotland, summer | 28 Comments

Magical Skye Pools

Posted on May 27, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Every spring, the ice cold snow melt from the Red Coullin tumbles down these slopes on the Isle of Skye. The pure mountain water dissolves a little of the limestone each year, creating beautiful curves and shapes all along the … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, nature photo | Tagged Celtic, Fairy Pools, history, magic, mythology, nature, photography, scotland, Skye, spiritual | 50 Comments

Clouds over Skye

Posted on May 24, 2014 by greenmackenzie

The rain and clouds had gathered early in the morning, and the day had threatened to be grey and dark. However, here on the tip of Skye, even this dim cloud filtered light seemed to shimmer. Surrounded by soft light … Continue reading →