Whippet Wisdom – a Highland Journey
A journey through the seasons with two adopted whippets, a poet and a camera
rain storm
the bird inside us
flies away
© Xenia Tran
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.
CMMC: July Alphabet – K at the End of a Word (Black, Rock)
Word of the Day Challenge: Akin
Summer is in full swing and tourists bring a bit of buzz to the beach. There are kites in the air and paddle boarders on the water. Wild-swimmers wade through the shallows with orange inflatables. We slip away to where nature makes the only sound. The gentle lapping of waves, the chant of oystercatchers piping.
table-top rock
our dogs invite us
to dinner
© Xenia Tran
Wishing you all a happy Monday and a wonderful new week,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
PI Prompt: Table
Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #157: Getting Away
Rag Tag Daily Prompt: Whirlwind
green dawn
all this light mirrored
in the leaves
© 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.
Sunday Stills: Under and Over the Trees
Word of the Day Challenge: Self
We are delighted we were able to make another donation of dog bowls, dog food (wet, dry and senior) and dental chews to DOTS (Dogs on the Streets) last week with funds raised from the sale of Sharing Our Horizon during the 2020-2021 tax year.
DOTS is a Multi Award Winning Charity dedicated to the welfare of dogs belonging to the UK’s homeless community. They operate weekly in London as well as running regular services in Birmingham, Kent, Milton Keynes, Oxford and Taunton with a view to expand even further.
With a fully equipped mobile veterinary surgery vehicle allowing ease of access to dogs in need, DOTS ensures all the essential items and services are provided for free each and every week. From food provisions to new harnesses and leads plus training and grooming sessions.
Working tirelessly, DOTS aim is to find permanent accommodation for rough sleepers and regularly represents clients and their dogs with services/ borough councils. Many refuse housing when offered simply because it is not dog friendly. This has been a major challenge during the Covid-19 pandemic and DOTS has been able to foster dogs for the homeless in their sanctuary until suitable accommodation can be found where they can be reunited with their owner.
When an owner is no longer able to care for their dog through ill health or other circumstances, DOTS will find a suitable new home for the dog and can offer peace of mind that their beloved companion will be cared for.
If you want to support DOTS directly please visit their website where you can find out how to make a difference.
A very big thank you to all of you who have bought a copy of Sharing Our Horizon, left a review and helped spread the word.
If the book is new to you please click on the icon below for a peek inside.
Wishing you all a happy Monday and a wonderful new week,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Word of the Day Challenge: Magnanimous
ancient rocks
above us and below us
a river flows
© Xenia Tran
Wishing you all a happy Thursday,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Thursday’s Special: Pick a Word (Continuity, Inward, Reflecting, Stronghold)
Rag Tag Daily Prompt: Destiny
shortest night
our dreams are here
in the daytime
© Xenia Tran
Wishing you all a happy Monday and a blessed Summer Solstice, with blessed Winter Solstice wishes for our friends in the Southern Hemisphere too!
Much love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #153: It’s a Wonderful World
Earthweal: A Midsummer’s Night Dreamtime
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
Cairngorms National Park
ancient pine
the deep voice
within
© 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.
Settings: f/1.8 – 1/1250 s – ISO 140, f/1.8 – 1/1250 s – ISO 180 and f/1.8 – 1/1250 s – ISO 125.
Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #150: Let’s Go Wild
wood anemone
a blue and white dog tiptoes
through the green grass
© Xenia Tran
Wishing you all a blessed Thursday from the Cairngorms and a peaceful rest of the week,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Settings: f/1.8 – 1/1250 s – ISO 800, f/1.8 – 1/1250 s – ISO 560 and f/4.5 – 1/1250 s – ISO 1000.
CMMC: May Alphabet Letter ‘G’ Anywhere in the Word
Word of the Day Challenge: Blossoming
For Martina
Walking through the glens and hills, we meet other walkers who love being here. The purity, the solitude, the wind moving through the pine. It’s as if their branches are opening wide to greet us with a warm welcome.
It is the day after the funeral of our much loved vet. The family asked anyone who wants to say goodbye to wear something blue.
flower moon
her spirit rises
from the mountains
© Xenia Tran
We were very sad to learn one of our local vets has died in an accident while hiking in Glencoe, a place she dearly loved.
We thank her for her care and kindness and our thoughts are with her family, her friends and her colleagues at this difficult time.
Wishing you all a peaceful Thursday and may you all stay safe.
With love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Settings: f/1.8 – 1/1250 s – ISO 500, f/1.8 – 1/1250 s – ISO 450 and f/1.8 – 1250 s – ISO 125.
Lens-Artists Weekly Photo Challenge #149: Blue and Green
Frank J Tassone’s Weekly Haikai Challenge #192: Flower Moon
dVerse Poets Haibun Monday: Flower Moon
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