Pines at sunset, Tullochgrue, Rothiemurchus After a cold, damp, misty November day with no sight of the sun, I got lucky by heading a couple of hundred feet up to Tullochgrue – a small but steep hill which overlooks the surrounding area of Rothiemurchus. The sun shone out from under the cloud cover as it […]
Sun breaking through morning mist, Pine, Rothiemurchus We haven’t had a morning like this yet, this year – well, unless I blinked and missed it! Its been rather wet and wild instead, with fresh snow on the tops on friday, and many birch trees are starting to turn colour. I don’t think we ever feel […]
Continuing the “will she / won’t she” Spring theme… on Friday it was 2C and raining, but the weekend has been much more respectable and pleasant… half of my daffodils are now out. First, some announcements. In my work as a web-designer, I’ve just finished the first phase of 2020VISION, which launched last week. The […]
Wherever you go, the birch wood has been resounding to a drrrrrrrrp! of woodpeckers. The Jackdaws have been flocking around the village in huge numbers for much of the night with their chatter-jack-jack. The low-ground snow went into meltdown this week, and a few wretched-looking plants are starting so show through. I hope I have […]
Monadhliath Pine A lonesome pine, above the main treeline, with the view of the Cairngorms from the Monadliath mountains, Strathspey. High up on the hills on my skis, on a perfect surface of hoar-frost crystals sparkling in the intense sunshine – a perfect winter’s day. “We are like islands in the sea, separate on the […]
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 […]
Characterful Pine, Rothiemurchus woods, near Aviemore. One from the last fortnight when the snow was still fresh and beautiful! The slow thaw continues, but we still have some deep snow in the woods making it very difficult to walk anywhere. Footpaths are icy and treacherous, off the paths there is still deep and heavy snow. […]
Freezing Spires – Loch Morlich, Glenmore. Taken a few days ago just before New Year, on a day of sparkling frost crystals and fantastic air clarity with a daytime high temperature of -9C. The loch was completely frozen over (and perfectly skiable…) except for the outflow, pictured here. The surface was steaming like a hot […]
A pine branch reflected in the still waters of Loch Garten, Strathspey. “And in the sweetness of friendship Let there be laughter and sharing of pleasures For in the dew of little things, The heart finds its morning and is refreshed.” – Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet Strong, supportive relationships are one of the best safeguards […]
Stone Circle, near Aviemore England had all that snowfall last Monday – and we had none! Until midweek, that is. Thursday saw 8 inches or so, and on friday night another 12 inches fell. I’m feeling glowing and tired after several great ski expeditions around the valley. Here’s a local ancient stone circle from yesterday’s […]
Ice Pine, Loch Vaa This pine stands proud on its wee island in frozen Loch Vaa. The ice and mist combined to make quite an atmosphere. “Think of the darkness inside your eyes as invisible space. As light travels from the outside into this darkness, it can demand us to change. What we perceive as […]
Pine reflections, Loch Garten, Strathspey. A favourite local loch, with the ripples creating lots of movement in the low light. “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” – Albert Einstein. “The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless.” – Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
