Barrel cactus flower, Arizona This was taken near ‘Wet Beaver Creek’, in the high desert country south of Sedona. I loved the colour of these flowers, especially in combination with the red rock earth. There are hazards to getting this close-up to cactus however – the photographer received an unexpected knee acupuncture… The Kogi and […]
West Fork Canyon, Sedona, Arizona A hike for a few miles up the narrow, winding, West Fork canyon, with the trail criss-crossing over the stream many times. This was a very ‘Scottish’ day, with heavy rain followed by hailstones and a cold breeze – so much for Arizona sunshine! “Recent surveys have revealed that as […]
Juniper, Cypress, red rocks and amazing blue sky. Sedona, Arizona. I’m not used to photographing such vibrant primary colours in nature – it doesn’t happen very often in Scotland anyway! I find this landscape very amazing, its like walking through a giant well-tended garden, there aren’t any weeds anywhere – well, apart from giant prickly […]
Sunset on the red rocks of Sedona, Arizona Yes, I have been somewhere for the last two weeks… and currently rather jetlagged! I’ll write more on my week of meditation with Drunvalo later after I have digested more of the experience. For now its all about moving your conciousness from the brain, which sees everything […]
Rhododendron blossom, Benmore gardens, Argyll The West of Scotland is famous for the rhododendrons each May, with such a variety of colours. This is from a visit to Benmore botanic gardens near Dunoon where different varieties flower right through into summer. “The purpose of the heart is to know yourself to be yourself and yet […]
Tulips Scotland has been amazing this week – with hot clear days and cold nights. I loved the intensity of light coming through these tulips in the garden, lots of magic in there! “Only from the heart Can you touch the sky” – Rumi
The sparkle of the first leaves along the riverbank path, on a beautiful spring evening. In out-of-the-way places of the heart Where your thoughts never think to wander, This beginning has been quietly forming, Waiting until you were ready to emerge. For a long time it has watched your desire, Feeling the emptiness growing inside […]
Willow catkins, by the River Spey, Aviemore After last weekend’s spring weather we paid for it during the week with a rather chilly few days and fresh snow on the hills. However, today has been another perfect day. Perfect for gardening, for just being outside… I took an evening walk along the river bank, and […]
Moss ‘forest’ detail We’ve had a wonderful few days of tremendous spring sunshine, shorts weather, even here in the Highlands. The daffs are finally all opening, trees are showing buds all over the place, and the garden birds are competing with each other to see which can steal the most finest-quality ‘nesting’ moss from my […]
The Campsies in evening light The Campsie fells, just North of Glasgow, with the warm evening light from the setting sun making the hills glow against the dark clouds behind. “Following our inner guidance may feel risky and frightening at first, because we are no longer playing it safe, doing what we ‘should do’, pleasing […]
Daffodils in the woods Its spring! The proof: sitting out in warm sunshine without a jacket; daffodils blooming in the woods. “Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” – Confucius
Ancient circles, Kilmartin glen, Argyll, Scotland Wheels within wheels… Kilmartin features the most extensive group of prehistoric rock carvings in Scotland. For previous Kilmartin images, see here. Specialists will continue to argue over the meanings of these carvings, but I thought this was a good image to mark today’s Spring equinox when day and […]
