Fairy Glen waterfall, Rosemarkie, Black isle, Scotland

Fairy Glen

Waterfall in the Fairy Glen, Rosemarkie The ‘Fairy Glen’ is an atmospheric wee walk through beautiful woodland climbing up beside the stream, all carpeted in thick moss.  At this time of year it doesn’t get much sunlight into the narrow sides, so a long exposure of 10 seconds or so was called for, resulting in […]

Linn of White Cart, Glasgow

Linn of the White Cart Water, Glasgow ‘Linn’ is Gaelic for a pool, often associated with the pool at the foot of a waterfall.  I was amazed to discover such a wild wee river and gorge right in the middle of Glasgow’s South side. The sparkly sun after rain helped, too! “We all move on […]

Ice cascade

Ice build-up around a waterfall After many days at low temperature the splashes had built up this amazing sphere of ice around the cascade. “In Tibet we say that many illnesses can be cured exclusively by love and compassion.  These qualities are the ultimate source of happiness, and we need them in our innermost being. […]

Going with the flow

Melting snow cascade catching the light, Monadliath mountains, Scotland. “… Going with the flow – releasing all concern and tension and allowing the natural order of life flow through one’s being.” According to the book of Chuang-tzu, an old man is seen by some followers of Confucious swimming in a raging torrent; suddenly, he disappears. […]