Whippet Wisdom – a Highland Journey
A journey through the seasons with two adopted whippets, a poet and a camera
Wishing you all a peaceful Wednesday,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Canon Powershot SX60 HS, Settings: f/4 – 1/1000 s – ISO 100.
Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #99: Old and New
Walking through the dunes the scent of gorse reminds me of sun cream, our bike rides to the sea. It’s your birthday today. You would have been sixty-eight. I can imagine you silver-haired, your smile and wit still bouncing.
meditating
the circles and spirals of
a driftwood root ball
the place in our lives you held
still dearly in our hearts
© Xenia Tran
In memory of our much-loved uncle Leo (1952-1997).
Wishing you all a blessed 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 – 1/2000 s – ISO 160 and f/4 – 1/1250 s – ISO 160.
Frank J Tassone’s Weekly Haikai Challenge #140: Summer Meadow – Memorial Day
Rag Tag Daily Prompt: Like a Circle in a Spiral
slowing down
the smell of driftwood
ignites a fire
anchoring the memories
a special place we love
© Xenia Tran
These photographs were taken on the shores of Loch Laggan in February 2020 before the current travel restrictions were in place.
You can see more images from this walk in our February posts Wings of Snow, Still Mind, Big World and Love at First Sight.
Wishing you a beautiful rest of the week and may you all stay safe and well,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, Settings: f/2.8 – 1/1250 s – ISO 100 and f/2.8 – 1/2000 s – ISO 100.
Dutch Goes the Photo Tuesday Photo Challenge: Travel
Discover Prompt #16: Slow
Your Daily Word Prompt: Ignite
Word of the Day Challenge: Precious
pure heart
two dogs go lovingly
treasure hunting
© Xenia Tran
Wishing you all a very happy Monday and a wonderful week ahead,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, Settings: f/2.8 – 1/2000 s – ISO 100 and f/2.8 – 1/1000 s – ISO 100.
Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #85: Treasure Hunt
Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku Challenge #294: Chaste & Taste (Pure & Heart)
Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, Settings: f/2.8 – 1/1000 s – ISO 160, f/2.8 – 1/2000 s – ISO 160 and f/2.8 – 1/250 s – ISO 100.
Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #76: On Display
so free
the gentle ways of nature
restoring herself
© Xenia Tran
Wishing you all a peaceful Monday and a wonderful week ahead,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, Settings: f/2.8 – 1-1600 s – ISO 100 and f/4 – 1/800 s – ISO 100.
Sunday Stills: Peace
Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku Challenge #283: Placid & Wild
Your Daily Word Prompt: Quiet
After a cold start the mist rolls back across the water. It’s been quite a night, according to the driftwood. The air seems innocent. In the midst of clouds we see glimpses of those who once walked here with us, their faces turning towards the light.
gentle surf
echoes of a moon passing
into peace
© Xenia Tran
Wishing you all a very peaceful Tuesday,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Camera: Panasonic Lumix FZ200, Settings: f/4 – 1/1600 s – ISO 100 and f/4 – 1/1250 s – ISO 100.
Dutch Goes the Photo Tuesday Photo Challenge: Peace
Twiglet #154: Innocent as Air
Rag Tag Daily Prompt: Passage
