Birch Reed Reflections – Craigellachie National Nature Reserve, Aviemore I loved the effect of these reeds reflected against the golden birch backdrop. “The true value of a human being is determined primarily by the measure and the sense in which he has attained liberation from the self.” – Albert Einstein.
At Lochan Mor (otherwise known as The Lily Loch), Rothiemurchus, Strathspey. The water lilies are out again – it seems a little early. Once again the photographer ventured in as far as he could – water and fancy lenses don’t mix too well! The lilies like to be in about 1 metre deep. Photographically speaking, […]
Icy stream Its been a stunning week, with temperatures down to minus 14 but luckily with crisp sunshine too. This stream is near a favourite walk, unfortunately the sun doesn’t reach into it at this time of year, but that alowed me to take a long exposure to show the flowing water against the ice. […]
Loch an Eilein Ripples We had a “proper” September morning last monday with early mist clearing to brilliant blue. I was out in good time on the bike to catch the mist rising from the forest, but liked best this fallen tree on the shores of Loch an Eilein. Mindfulness has come up in conversation […]
Wilderness Canoe camp, Clearwater Lake, Wells Gray, BC, Canada. No – I’m not there this week – this is one from the archives from several years ago. However, right now I am in Hungary – hopefully more news on that next week! You’ve no idea how hard I’ve looked for a gift to bring You. […]
Bubble – worlds within There have been some heavy snow showers this week, with a few sunny spells. I was hoping for a bit more sun today! These bubbles were made by wet snow dropping off a pine tree into the lochan below – you can see the reflection of the tree in the bubble […]
Birch reflections on ice. Stones beneath. Last week’s snow thawed during this week, in the process of which I found this ice beginning to break up. I love the way the shapes combine, together with the reflected birch tree – a bit of a Tangram puzzle! I’ve really noticed the days getting longer this week, […]
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 […]
Reed Reflections, Craigellachie Lochan, Strathspey. Continuing with last week’s (this summer’s?) watery theme – reeds reflecting in a lochan, for a beautiful graphic effect. “A human being is part of a whole, called by us the Universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings, as something separated from […]
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 […]
Spring melt after snow, The Bogach, Strathspey, Scotland After last week’s snow, this week brought fabulous spring warmth. This area acts like a natural sponge, soaking up the meltwater, and I loved the sparkle of sunshine with the reeds and trees in the evening light. “You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire Universe, […]
