Solstice sunset from Craigellachie, above the mist-filled valley.
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Badenoch from Torr Alvie
Looking south over Badenoch, from Torr Alvie, near Aviemore Torr Alvie is a wonderfully mysterious hill, rising up in the middle of the valley, covered in ancient natural forest (an open mix of birch, oak, beech, pine and juniper). The ‘easy side’ is a long southwards slope which catches the sun, with a great view […]
Echinacea
Echinacea with hover fly It seems to be time for what is becoming the annual Echinacea photo. As a photographer, I should probably be looking out for some new aspect or way of showing it, but each year I see them with fresh eyes and perceive the warmth and energy coming from these flowers. The […]
Echinacea
Yes, its been another week of rain interspersed with heavy showers, and the odd ray of sun that lasted long enough to almost make it out of the door each time. To be fair, we had a beautiful couple of hours this evening at sunset. Its been cold, too – the fire has been on […]
Crescent moon and afterglow, midwinter
Crescent moon and sunset afterglow, midwinter. Taken while cross-country skiing out in the woods near Aviemore. Although it was long after sunset (about mid-afternoon…) the sky was bright and the snow reflecting the pinks and purples lit my way home. The Highlands have been in a Scandinavian weather system all week, with temperatures down to […]
Sunset on Ice
Sunset on Ice. Loch Insh, Strathspey. After several sub-zero days the ice had built up, with shoreline pressure-triangles created by the wind in the initial freeze. The swans ‘trumpeting’ from the nearby marshes added to the late afternoon atmosphere. Now? Thick snow falls and I’ve been out playing on my skis all morning! As we […]
Echinacea
Echinacea. I love the warmth and light radiating from this flower – especially on a grey day like today! Today the wind is blowing a misty rain across my window. Yesterday though was the perfect September day, blue sky, leaves starting to turn, marigolds, sunflowers and michaelmas daisies in my garden. Tomorrow? “A thought is […]
Crocus Bud
Crocus bud – Dydd G?yl Dewi Sant – Saint David’s Day Spring is definitely doing its thing. The ice has gone from the pond where it has been since December, with two pairs of Mallard taking up residence. On one day during the week, toads were everywhere on the path. The first crocus in my […]
Echinacea
Echinacea. Despite the overcast conditions for most of this week, these Echinacea were just glowing from within. “If we are interdependent with everything and everyone, even our smallest, least significant thought, word and action have real consequences throughout the universe. Throw a pebble into a pond. It sends a shiver across the surface of the […]
Lichen
Lichen on branch. Most of this week has been drab, dark and very wet! However, the sunshine when it happens is very intense, and illuminated the fronds of this lichen. I love the rich purple colour of the bare birch trees behind. I stood in the (ankle deep squelch) bog to take this – there’s […]
Echinacea Raindrop
Echinacea flowers in the rain. In a friend’s garden – doing beautifully considering the non-resemblance of the Scottish climate to their native mid-America. “Every person, all the events of your life, are there because you have drawn them there. What you choose to do with them is up to you.” – Richard Bach, American Writer.