There seems to be a water-drop theme developing from last week…! Its been quite a week of high winds, rain, and cold – down to 10C for us here in the Highlands – not exactly summery. Here’s some bright orange cheer for the return of summer! On musical structure in nature: “… The long strings […]
I love this beautiful rose at the bottom of my garden. Its an old-fashioned variety with a beautiful scent. The profusion of raindrops this week added some extra sparkle when the sun came out! “How would your life be different if you allowed everything you do to be perfect just the way it is, regardless […]
Sparkly woods, Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, Strathspey. I really like the dreamlike nature of this image in Black & White. Today its raining, persistently, mist hanging around the trees. This is from a few days back with the world seeming so fresh and clear in bright sunshine and a gentle breeze. “… healing has only […]
Oxeye daisies, sunset, Culloden Moor. Many thanks to the orchid-identifying respondents from last week’s email. What a stunning week we have had – hot, clear, dry days, with a high of 26C during the week. We live in such a beautiful country with an amazing landscape – its good to take the time to appreciate […]
Silver Daisy. There was a brief lull in this week’s rain, during which the sun briefly came out. I loved the silvery effect and the texture of the raindrops on this daisy. The individual florets in the head of a daisy grow in two spirals extending out from the center. The clockwise spiral has 21 […]
Scotch Argus on thistle, River Dulnain. Taken during a hot spell this morning, shortly before the big downpour… Butterflies everywhere on the tall grasses and thistles, flitting fast (mostly too fast for slow photographers). Oh, and clouds of midges too. Just in case you thought it sounded like heaven. The Scotch Argus is common and […]
Midsummer solstice landscape, Kincardine Hills and River Spey, Strathspey. I was up today before 4am, to climb Craigellachie hill behind Aviemore, to catch the solstice sunrise. The sun was already high by the time I took this at 5am. After the last two weeks of miserable cold wet weather (and fresh snow on the hills […]
Early morning Honeysuckle. I awoke early one day this week to completely blue sky and brilliant early sun. A ray of sun was catching this honeysuckle flower, against dark shady foliage. More flowers! I’ll try and have something different for you next week… “Perhaps, For just one minute out of the day, It may be […]
Harebell (Scottish Bluebell), banks of the River Spey. On a hot afternoon this week, with the grasses and harebells blowing wildly in the strong wind. “Learn the alchemy true Human Beings know; the moment you accept what troubles you’ve been given, the door will open. Welcome difficulty as a familiar comrade. Joke with torment brought […]
Loch Garten, Strathspey. A perfect morning at Loch Garten, with the water completely still for wonderful reflections. The inevitable thunderstorm broke just after we got home – what impeccable timing. “Music is your own experience, your thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t live it, it won’t come out your horn.” – Charlie Parker.
Lochan Mor – The Lily Loch, Strathspey. Another week of heavy rain! This local loch is covered in lily pads in the summer, so they’re probably relishing the conditions. This week they are well into flower. On this morning it started fair, even the hills were visible, allowing me time to get home just before […]
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 […]
