Soft snow on birch branches, Craigellachie lochan, Aviemore I liked the tracery of these branches with their reflections, as the loch surface rapidly snowed over. Imbolc, or St Brigid’s Day, will be on Wednesday 1st or Thursday 2nd Feb (different traditions give different dates). Traditionally it marks the beginning of spring, falling approximately halfway between […]
Birch and bracken, Craigellachie NNR Its been a very gloomy few weeks and I haven’t been out with the camera at all, so here’s one from the last days of autumn. I was on Craigellachie reserve, high up on the (North-facing) slope where at that time of year it only receives direct sunlight for a […]
Copper and Gold Birch, Craigellachie, Aviemore The high winds of the last fortnight have stripped the leaves, many before they had even turned properly. Yesterday the weather and my timing finally came together, with bursts of intense sunshine (and a few showers) illuminating the last of the leaves, with the silvery-copper branches shining through creating […]
Orange Birch in the rain, Craigellachie National Nature Reserve This week Scotland decided to cut out the middle man, skip autumn and go straight to winter, with snow on the hills (and a few showers of the white stuff down here), and gales and rain a-plenty. The rain and low lighting really bring out the […]
Golden Birch, Craigellachie woods, Aviemore When the sunshine comes through the autumn birch, Craigellachie birchwood turns to gold. Its just a beautiful place and a lovely wee walk. As somebody who is very energetically sensitive, I have come to realise (through the school of hard learning) that I constantly pick up not only on the […]
Loch Nan Carraigean Stone Circle, Strathspey This pine has grown up in the centre of the ancient stone circle, out on its own in the moorland. I love the atmosphere in this photo, from the character and energy of the old pine and the combination of winter colours. Being out in nature helps to ground […]
Snow covered Birch trees on the banks of the River Spey I thought we’d shift to Black and White for a change, with another image from last January’s amazing depth of snow and deep frost. You can probably tell by now that I love the grace of the Birch! I appreciated this week’s quote as […]
Freezing mist in Craigellachie Birch wood Taken on one of those beautiful winter mornings with sunshine slanting low through the mist and heavy frost. “Everybody needs beauty as well as bread, places to play in and pray in, where nature may heal and give strength to body and soul alike.” – John Muir “We sleep, […]
Early snowfall, Craigellachie birchwood. I love the contrast between the shady wood and the dazzling gold and white trees in the sunshine, with this stunning blue sky. “So the single most vital step on your journey toward enlightenment is this: learn to disidentify from your mind. Every time you create a gap in the stream […]
Birch reflections and reeds, Craigellachie, Aviemore A sunny morning at Craigellachie lochan, reflecting the last of the birch colour along with a patchwork of autumnal reed-leaves. I love the combination of the purple birch branches showing through as the orange fades. Its a shock every year how quickly we lose daylight once we’re into November […]
Craigellachie Mist Clearing, Aviemore Our stunning Indian summer lasted until monday – then it was back to grey and chilly! This is our local hill of Craigellachie in the morning with the mist clearing to reveal a perfect blue sky. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” – […]
Golden Birch, Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, Aviemore Autumn is definitely on the turn – most of the birch wood turned colour overnight, a beautiful mix of gold, orange, yellow and some still green. We’ve had the most beautiful autumn weekend of warm sun showing the colours perfectly, but turning very cold in the shade! “The […]
