Tag Archives: travel

Round and Round

Posted on January 15, 2013 by greenmackenzie

Here is my Gallery of roundness inspired by a word a week photo challenge-round Once I started looking I found roundness everywhere, and I discovered that I definitely prefer curves to lines. They flow and just seem softer and easier … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Illumination

Posted on January 13, 2013 by greenmackenzie

This weeks photo Challenge is  illumination. The first two photos are illuminated interiors in central Edinburgh. They both have stunning sets of arches which are beautifully lit with some fairly antique light fittings. The ceiling of the Portrait Gallery is … Continue reading →

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Stone on Earth

Posted on January 3, 2013 by greenmackenzie

I have been doing a bit of organising with my photos, and a friends Facebook post inspired me to make some small elemental themed galleries. So here is my first one – Stone on Earth. Stone on Earth reminds me … Continue reading →

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Weekly Travel Photo Challenge – Transport

Posted on December 17, 2012 by greenmackenzie

This blinged up speedboat made us laugh out loud when we spotted it cruising past us at super slow speed. We were in the middle of the exclusive and glossy glamour of Dubai Marina, and the bright unrestrained colours popped … Continue reading →

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Edinburgh Christmas Cheer

Posted on December 16, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I went on a wee mindful evening stroll through some of Edinburghs Christmas delights, and thought I would take you with me. I find taking photos of where I am helps me slow down and soak in the little details … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge – Delicate

Posted on December 15, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I took this photo back in 2009, while visiting a former Islamic School in Tunisia. From the outside the brick building was simple and quite scruffy, but once we passed through the ancient wooden doors, a breathtaking display of mosaics … Continue reading →

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Weekly Travel Photo Challenge: Circles

Posted on December 9, 2012 by greenmackenzie

Ailsas’ weekly photo challenge is Circles. Nature is full of soothing intriguing circles, and here are a few from my travels. The first one was taken this summer in the Botanical Gardens on the island of Tenerife, in the Atlantic … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal

Posted on November 10, 2012 by greenmackenzie

The deep well of renewal. Wells were in the past places where travellers could refresh and renew themselves, before the next stage of their journey. They were also sacred places of connection with the otherworld, and its regenerative forces of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Geometry

Posted on November 3, 2012 by greenmackenzie

I took this on a visit to the interior of Tunisia in 2009. The sheer size of the building and all its repeating geometry was so stunning. As we looked a little closer we could see that the columns were … Continue reading →

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Dark Roots: Memoirs of an Old Scottish Halloween

Posted on October 29, 2012 by greenmackenzie

The gathering gloom swirled with crisply tumbled leaves and neep lanterns and candles began to flicker in the windows and on the doorsteps of the village. I was rushing to put the finishing touches to my turnip lantern, with the … Continue reading →

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