Whippet Wisdom – a Highland Journey
A journey through the seasons with two adopted whippets, a poet and a camera
snow flurries
each flake even softer
than it might be
© Xenia Tran
May you all stay warm!
Wishing you a blessed Thursday and a peaceful rest of the week,
with love from Misty and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
CMMC: December Violet or White Color
It is almost a month ago when we first met Misty. The morning after she moved in we went on a short break to a small village further along the coast. She had been on day-trips with her family before, but never on holiday. It was a blessing to have this quiet time to get to know each other. And Misty loved it.
When we returned home there were vet visits and blood tests and since then, our bond has only strengthened. We admire Misty for her spirit, the way she seems to understand and read us, the way she fits into our lives so easily. The ripples can be felt when love walks where we walk, sails with all who sail beyond our sheltered bay.
flowing river
in tune with the moon
she finds the sea
© Xenia Tran
Wishing you all a happy Monday and a wonderful new week,
with love from Misty and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Jez Braithwaite’s Water Water Everywhere #133
Rag Tag Daily Prompt: Sail
Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
on the weathered wooden walkway
marram grass bursts through the slats
birds rest on the handrails
human hands no longer touch
~ structures built to help us ~
are smoothed by wind and rain
the last two years have taught us
to seek the light again
where natural kindness rises
© Xenia Tran
Wishing you all a happy Monday and a peaceful new week,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
PI Poetry Prompt: Structure
happiness
the seamless flow
in letting go
when frost that starts at night
melts when the sun rises
© Xenia Tran
The halo around the sun in the header image was caused by ice crystals high in the atmosphere.
We will be back tomorrow with a special Review of the Year as we are preparing our countdown to 2022.
Wishing you all a happy Thursday,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
PI Poetry Prompt: Start
Word of the Day Challenge: Countdown
Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
sea and sky
each new day
a rebirth
reflecting on the light
a soothing wave emerges
© Xenia Tran
Wishing you all a happy Thursday and a wonderful rest of the week,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
CMMC: June – Pick a Topic from my Photo (Sea, Waves)
Cairngorms National Park
catching the scent of deer, their presence feels so near
the trail we’re walking, from glen to hill to snow-filled pass
our eyes rest on the eyrie, where eagles rise and soar
© Xenia Tran
If you’re new to the Sijo form, you can find an earlier poem and short description here.
Wishing you all a blessed Monday and may you stay safe and well,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Settings: f/5.6 – 1/1250 s – ISO 400, f/4 – 1/1000 s – ISO 400 and f/8 – 1/500 s – ISO 100.
PI Poetry Prompt: Soar
Thursday’s Special: Pick a Word – April 2021 (furry)
so beautiful!
the arctic wind leaves
a dusting of snow
from a sky both cold and gold
ready for a photo
© Xenia Tran
These images were taken in calmer conditions during our previous snowfall.
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/3.4 – 1/160 s – ISO 400, f/3.4 – 1/320 s – ISO 400 and f/5 – 1/50 s – ISO 250.
Tanka Thursday: Dust
It’s good to be back and thank you for all your good wishes before we went on our break!
Wishing you all a wonderful Wednesday,
with love from Eivor, Pearl and Xenia xxx
Photographs by Xenia Tran, edited in lr.
Settings: f/5 – 1/1000 s – ISO 100, f/5.6 – 1/1000 s – ISO 100 and f/4 – 1/1000 s – ISO 100.
Whippet Wisdom - a Highland Journey 
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