Tag Archives: scotland

Lifting mist

Posted on March 16, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Obscuring mist lifts Gathered by warmth into clouds Leaving gaps for light

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Mysterious Fidra

Posted on March 14, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Sitting, in the impossibly romantic rise and fall of the tidal waters of the Firth of Forth, is a small chain of rocky islands. Easily seen, but hard to reach, each evokes its own mystery and tales from times long … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient history, ancient sites, art, Edinburgh, elemental, history, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, spiritual, travel | Tagged ancient, art, Fidra, Firth of Forth, history, nature, photography, sacred, scotland | 16 Comments

Winter Blush

Posted on February 14, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Soft apricot blush, Stroked through seaside grass and clouds, Winters inner glow.

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Me, myself and I

Posted on February 9, 2014 by greenmackenzie

I don’t take selfies, so this is as close as it gets! A photo of me, taking photos of the waves…..taken by my husband. There is something about taking a picture of myself which somehow doesn’t sit right within me. … Continue reading →

Posted in art, dogs, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, spiritual, weekly photo challenge | Tagged elemental, life, mindfulness, nature, outdoors, photography, postaday, relaxation, scotland, seashore, selfie, spiritual | 59 Comments

Winter Gold on Calton Hill

Posted on February 8, 2014 by greenmackenzie

The liquid gold of winter sun pulled us up the slopes of Calton Hill. The green copper dome of the old city observatory was closed to the golden sun, but would open its lids to the ocean of stars which … Continue reading →

Posted in Edinburgh, elemental, history, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, travel | Tagged Calton Hill, history, landscape, mindfulness, photography, scotland, travel, winter | 16 Comments

The Year of the Horse

Posted on January 31, 2014 by greenmackenzie

. Tonight ushers in the Chinese New Year, and this one is seen as the year of the horse. In honour of the spirit of the horse I’m posting some images I took around this time last year. We turned … Continue reading →

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Sweet Dreams

Posted on January 22, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Soft blue ripples call Pulled by dreams towards the light Of green velvet hills.

Posted in Edinburgh, elemental, mindfulness, nature photo, photos, poem, relaxation, spiritual, verse | Tagged Haiku, landscape, mindfulness, nature, photography, poetry, relaxation, scotland, sunset | 30 Comments

White Deer Blessing

Posted on January 21, 2014 by greenmackenzie

We walked up through the Glen, sheltered by the tall elegant figures of Scots Pines. The air was still and hushed with winters cold breath, yet filled with the clear scent of the trees and their pink light. Heading towards … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient history, Edinburgh, history, mindfulness, mythology, nature photo, photos, spiritual | Tagged history, myth, nature, pentland hills, photography, scotland, St Katherines, stories, sunset, white deer | 22 Comments

Windows between Worlds

Posted on January 12, 2014 by greenmackenzie

This ancient window is the oculus in the roof of the Pantheon in Rome, and it allows air filled with light to fall into the otherwise dark interior of the temple. It gives the gods an eye to look down … Continue reading →