Birch Reed Reflections

Birch Reed Reflections – Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, Aviemore I loved the effect of these reeds reflected against the golden birch backdrop. “The true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measure and the sense in which he has attained liberation from the self.” – Albert Einstein.

Autumn Mist, Craigellachie

Autumn Mist – Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, Aviemore One of those rare days of perfection yesterday – morning mist followed by blue skies and stunning autumn colours.  Voted ‘top day of the year’! “I looked upward into the vast expanse of world surrounding us and, giving thanks, finally understood that the world is truly a […]

Autumn Birch Reflections

Autumn Birches – Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, Aviemore Some brief sunshine this morning at one of my favourite local spots, turning the autumnal birches to gold.  Now? Rain is doing its thing once again. Changing the world… “We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make […]

cairngorms – First Snow

Cairngorms and Rothiemurchus from Craigellachie Well, after a stormy weekend of gales and rain and wild conditions, this morning dawned bright (albeit chilly…).  The reason for the chill was soon visible – the first fresh snow of the season on the Cairngorms. “For many people, coming back into relationship with nature and the universe – […]