In the mist… Pine silhouettes Early afternoon, on skis in the Monadhliath near Aviemore. I hoped that the mist would lift, as there was almost blue sky above, but as I approached the big pines the mist closed in further, giving me time for a few shots before they faded away… “The greatest healers who […]
Monadhliath Mist. Its been minus 7 or so for the weekend, and yesterday morning was fabulously sparkly and bright, with a dusting of snow on the hills. I love the clarity of the light and the colours in these conditions. “Everyone sees the unseen in proportion to the clarity of his heart, and that depends […]
Snow sculpture, Monadliath mountains, Scotland. Winter arrived properly this week, with heavy snowfalls on friday. Taking advantage while the conditions were good, myself and 3 friends went on a back-country ski expedition yesterday. I took this image as we headed up onto higher ground and into the wind. The spindrift creates beautiful shifting snaky patterns […]
River Findhorn gorge at Randolph’s Leap on a day of perfect sunshine and sparkle. The Findhorn is naturally dark-coloured by the peaty waters from the Monadliath mountains. I find the gorge and surrounding forests a very energising place full of natural magic. About 10 miles below the gorge the Findhorn reaches the sea at Findhorn […]
March snow, Monadliath mountains, Scotland. We had fantastic skiing this week, with the first “proper” snowfall of the winter. Within the week its gone and we have the first days of beautiful spring sunshine. “Are you searching for your soul? Then come out of your prison. Leave the stream and join the river that flows […]
Beech tree, River Findhorn gorge, Scotland. The Findhorn rises in the Monadliath mountains near to my home, and enters an impressive gorge. “… the very process of restoring the land to health is the process through which we become attuned to Nature and, through Nature, to ourselves. Restoration, therefore, is both the means and the […]
