Whippet Wisdom – a Highland Journey
A journey through the seasons with two adopted whippets, a poet and a camera
autumn leaf
this life and the next
one breath
© Xenia Tran
We are deeply honoured and delighted that the above haiku has been included in the World Haiku Series 2021, with a beautiful Japanese translation by Mr Hidenori Hiruta.
Wishing you all a happy Thursday and a peaceful rest of the week,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #168: Seen Better Days
Carpe Diem #1850: Dried Grass
peace within
the hymn of each waterfall
in the forest
we wish you the same soothing
that nature brings us here
© Xenia Tran
Thank you for all your good wishes before we went on our blogging break and we hope you all had a good week too.
This poem is for Kristjaan (Chèvrefeuille) at Carpe Diem Haiku Kai and all those in need of peace within.
Wishing you a happy Monday and a peaceful week ahead,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Carpe Diem #1849: Peace Within
Rag Tag Daily Prompt: Splendour
Cairngorms National Park
Deep in the glen we meet a cheerful group of hikers in short sleeves and sun hats. We’re so happy to feel the warm on our skin after one of our longest Winters. The swallows are here, sweeping across the meadow. Buttercups and cowslip sparkle in the light.
wild orchids
a green-veined white
darts away
© Xenia Tran
We are taking a short blogging break to make the most of the fine weather and will be back on Monday 14th June.
Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Settings: f/1.8 – 1/3200 s – ISO 100, f/4.5 – 1/250 s – ISO 100 and f/1.8 – 1/1250 s – ISO 100.
PI Poetry Prompt: Hat
Rag Tag Daily Prompt: Elevate
Carpe Diem #1844: Returning Back to Normal
flying squirrel …
for a moment we forget
falling leaves
the colours of life changing
into life itself
© Xenia Tran
Wishing you all a happy Thursday and a peaceful rest of the week,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Canon Powershot SX60 HS, Settings: f/5 – 1/125 s – ISO 200, f/5 – 1/400 s – ISO 400 and f/5 – 1/200 s – ISO 200.
Carpe Diem #1839: Colors of Life
Word of the Day Challenge: Healing
daydream
stepping through a portal
of dappled light
© Xenia Tran
Wishing you all a very happy Monday and a wonderful new week,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, Settings: f/2.8 – 1/160 s – ISO 100 and f/2.8 – 1/200 s – ISO 100.
Carpe Diem #1836: Daydreaming
Rag Tag Daily Prompt: Hardihood
cosy in the warmth
of candles and cuddles
we accept
how wet these days can be
the promises to ponder
© Xenia Tran
Wishing you all a wonderful Thursday and a peaceful rest of the week,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, Settings: f/2.8 – 1/100 s – ISO 320, f/2.8 – 1/30 s – ISO 400 and f/2.8 – 1/8 s – ISO 400.
Nurturing Thursday: Inside Job
Tanka Thursday: Promise
Carpe Diem #1835: Caught by the Call
Your Daily Word Prompt: Discern
rain softens earth
where trees are falling
side by side
we walk through changing forests
learning how to grow
© Xenia Tran
We hope everyone in the path of Storm Alex is safe and well.
Wishing you all a blessed Monday and a peaceful new week,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, Settings: f/2.8 – 1/60 s – ISO 200, f/2.8 – 1/60 s – ISO 320 and f/2.8 – 1/60 s – ISO 400.
Carpe Diem #1830: Storm
Carpe Diem Time Challenge #4: Rainy Days
Rag Tag Daily Prompt: Handle
Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #117: A Photo Walk
sky holds blue
each route at the crossroads
guided by a star
to celebrate our journeys
with poems old and new
© Xenia Tran
A very big thank you and many congratulations to Kristjaan Panneman, who founded Carpe Diem Haiku Kai eight years ago today.
Wishing you all a happy Thursday and a blessed rest of the week,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, Settings: f/2.8 – 1/1200 s – ISO 100, f/4 – 1/100 s – ISO 100 and f/2.8 – 1/1600 s – ISO 100.
Carpe Diem Celebrates its 8th Anniversary
Twiglet #196: Sky Hold Blue
Eve Castle’s Tanka Thursday: Crossroads
Thursday’s Special: Pick a Word 2020-2 (Volte Face)
Climbing the trail towards the Lairig Ghru we are greeted by a sweet and powerful smell of honey. We’ve been walking for an hour with the sun on our backs when Eivor suddenly stops. He looks up at the billowing clouds, then looks at us, his nose twitching to the right. We know what this means and give him a gentle pat before turning back.
autumn equinox
a changing sky lights up
the heather
© Xenia Tran
Eivor seems to know how much time we have before the rain reaches us and we always take his advice.
The innate wisdom of the dogs and animals that guide us are a true inspiration and this is Eivor and Pearl’s contribution to Tina’s lovely Inspiration challenge.
In case you missed it, our earlier contribution is here.
Wishing you all a happy Monday and a happy Autumn/Spring Equinox tomorrow,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Settings: f/2.8 – 1/200 s – ISO 160, f/2.8 – 1/250 s – ISO 160 and f/5 – 1/1000 s – ISO 200.
Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #115: Inspiration
Carpe Diem Time Challenge #3: Moorland
Frank J Tassone’s Weekly Haikai Challenge #157: Autumn Equinox
Word of the Day Challenge: Timely
Whippet Wisdom - a Highland Journey 
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