Winter Water My favourite local burn (Scottish word for a stream or small river), with a slow exposure for the low light, showing the movement of the water. I love the magic in the rocks and trees beyond the water. “Even the smallest woods have their secrets and secret places, their unmarked precincts. I am […]
Riverbank Sycamore, River Spey. We had some beautiful light this week, illuminating these turning leaves down by the riverside one morning. The wind was shaking the leaves all over. In reply to several correspondents from last week – no, I wasn’t in Colorado, it was from a trip 2 years ago! “Connecting with the qualities […]
Thyme at Sluggan Bridge, River Dulnain, Strathspey. After weeks of rain, a sunny day! It was lovely to lay in the grass, amongst patches of wild thyme, clover and herbs and feel the hot sun. The bees were busy enjoying it too. Sluggan Bridge was part of the military road network built by General wade […]
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 […]
Fern uncoiling, banks of the River Spey, Scotland. A week of sunshine, sudden heavy showers and sparkles. The light through the trees was changing completely several times a second, creating a constant kaleidoscope of colours and patterns. I loved the soft feel created in this image. “Sunlight is the source of all growth. Many cultures […]
