Looking in on eternity

Aug 14, 2015 22:48

I got back from a lovely break in the Western Isles last weekend and promptly came down with the cold from hell. It's ages since I've had a bad cold and I'd forgotten just how much they can flatten you. I had hoped to post some pics and other bits and pieces but my head is full of cotton wool, so in the meantime here's one picture of a nice view ( Read more... )

hebrides, real life, poetry, photographs

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eglantine_br August 14 2015, 23:31:30 UTC
That poet has said it so well-- clear and spare and perfect. Picture is stunning.

I especially like the way you can see the shadow of the cloud, just at the edge there. I used to watch the cloud shadows in the Berkshires.

I am sorry you have a cold. I think getting them less often is one of the consolations of the passing years. Of course now when I get one I feel even more outraged and betrayed!

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anteros_lmc August 23 2015, 12:18:22 UTC
There really is something about the clarity of the light in the Hebrides that is just breathtaking. Lewis has produced many well known Gaelic and English poets but for me it's Thomson who really captures the island as I see it.

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shepet August 15 2015, 21:55:50 UTC
It is absolutely wonderful to look into eternity by using only binoculars :)
Magnificent photo!

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anteros_lmc August 23 2015, 12:19:20 UTC
Thank you. Sometimes the light is so clear that you don't even need binoculars to see eternity!

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nodbear August 16 2015, 10:50:07 UTC
Wonderful photo, it makes me - as usual -look forward to all your returns from the Islands as there are always such beautiful pictures to look forward to

sorry about the cold - they are horrible especially in the Summer

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anteros_lmc August 23 2015, 12:20:05 UTC
I've just posted a new batch of island beach pics for you to enjoy :)

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katriona_s August 16 2015, 12:30:22 UTC
I'm sorry about the cold, hope you'll feel better soon.
But your photo is wonderful, as always!
And I'm glad my parcel arrived safely :)

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anteros_lmc August 23 2015, 12:20:49 UTC
Thankfully my cold, though nasty, was very short lived so I can't complain!

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stevie_carroll August 24 2015, 20:52:45 UTC
Lovely!

Hope you're feeling better now.

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