Tag Archives: travel

Two Tails

Posted on July 14, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Some times two tails, and two noses are better than one. The smell of the freshly landed langoustines was just too much to resist.

Posted in dogs, photos, Plockton | Tagged dogs, harbour, photography, pier, scotland, seaside, travel | 34 Comments

Royal Relics

Posted on July 12, 2014 by greenmackenzie

This wonderful characterful unicorn is part of a fairytale Scottish relic commissioned by King James V. It has stood in the central courtyard of Linlithgow Palace since 1538, just one year after the young Scottish King married the sophisticated and … Continue reading →

Posted in history, mythology, weekly photo challenge | Tagged fairytale, history, love, magic, myths, photography, postaday, royalty, scotland, travel | 48 Comments

Skye Clouds

Posted on July 8, 2014 by greenmackenzie

There’s an almost mythical island which you may have heard of, drifting to the west, dipping in and out of view. Here the clouds and mountains mimic each others shapes, merging sky and mountain into an impossible tantalising illusion. Some … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, mythology, nature photo | Tagged change, clouds, golden hour, mountains, nature, photography, scotland, Skye, travel | 31 Comments

Graveside Memories: Balmacara

Posted on July 5, 2014 by greenmackenzie

It was my Granny’s birthday in June, while we were visiting Plockton, and so we paid her a visit in Balmacara Graveyard. I picked fresh flowers from the garden and we drove the twisting single track road out of the … Continue reading →

Posted in ancient sites, Celtic, history | Tagged Balmacara, culdee, grave, gravestone, graveyard, history, knight, Loch Alsh, medieval, photography, scotland, travel | 48 Comments

Plockton High Tide

Posted on June 30, 2014 by greenmackenzie

Although there are two high tides each day in the bays of Plockton, when the moon is new or full the water level is much higher. This full bowl of water gives wonderful reflections, and I caught this in the … Continue reading →

Posted in elemental, nature photo, travel | Tagged full moon, high tide, June, nature, photography, Plockton, scotland, travel | 21 Comments

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 →