Treasures from Leh, Ladakh and the banks of the Indus River, India - by Venus

My beautiful friend Venus visited Leh, Ladakh in India and I asked if she would send some photos and experiences for us to see!

Here is what she sent, I made it into a little 2 minute video!

Thank you Venus!

Painting " En Plein Air" by Ioanna

What painting outdoors has given me, is beyond words..I hope my blogs as well as my artwork can offer you an insight to my great love and respect towards both Art and Nature..

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Visit to RSPB Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve 11 Oct 2020 by Eddie

Visit to RSPB Fowlsheugh Nature Reserve. Although we were here at the off season so to speak with no nesting masses of seabirds, dramatic landscapes and a few pleasant surprises awaited us.

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Fabric decorating with Foam Stamps by Rose

I ran a little workshop last November, the workshop was to decorate brown wrapping paper with patterns for Christmas.

The Norwegian Way by Robert

My name is Robert Løvlien. I’m from Norway, the land of trolls, mountains and fjords. I love learning about history and culture. I think we can learn a lot from looking into the past. I like to read and explore the treasures of the past, and I want to convey the beauty of Norwegian nature and way of life.

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Trollkrem – A Norwegian dessert straight out of a fairy tale by Robert

Trollkrem is a very easy to make dessert. The main ingredient is lingonberries.

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My Grandma's Rose Water - by Pam

My mum’s lovely neighbour Pam popped over to visit mum, and I mentioned Carry Forth Tradition, which she loved. Pam went on to tell me about her Grandma’s Rose Water and how she suddenly realised there is no better cream for her skin.

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Friluftsliv - Outdoor Living the Norwegian Way by Robert

I love of our humble traditional Norwegian culture, and our close connection to nature. I want to carry forth this tradition, and maybe inspire people to join in on the happiness of being in nature.

Traditional Verse - by Ann Onymous

There is more and better than this on - https://classicalpoets.org/ Have a fine and traditional time.

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Appreciating Nature through Ancient Wisdom - by Girts Trautmanis

When I first time read this quote it touched my heart, deeply. And it has been big influence on the way I appreciate our Mother Nature. To capture and pass it on through my photos.

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Rockpool Predators by Eddie

When the tide goes out various birds come to feed on the fish and crustaceans in the rockpools.

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Stonehaven, Scotland Rockpools Aug 2020 by Eddie

Underwater views in the pools left at low tide, after feeding by many species of bird.

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Stonehaven Seafront by Eddie

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Some musings and information about horses and humans through history by Cheryl

No other relationship can spark our senses to grow sharper more rapidly than equestrian related activities. This depends on how much the human wants and allows for the step into the magic offered by the love of and relationship with equines.

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A poet and a harpist, fairy tales, myths and secret waterfalls all hidden inside a rather small oval painting by Ioanna

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For the Love of Horses and Classical Art, The Beginnings by Cheryl

I was flooded with ideas and different ways to express the magic, beauty and arts that represent the true value and joy of working with horses and the people who love them!

Spain to Scotland Move by Eddie

Spain to Scotland Move July 2020

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9 July - This weeks shots from the neighbourhood and universe by Eddie

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Modern Art and Contemporary Art by Rose

My initial idea for this blog entry was to clear up some ideas people might have about these 2 terms.

Montgat Annual Carnaval 2019 by Eddie

Shot from our window as the carnaval passed on 3 March 2019. Lots of colour, variety and most of all happy smiling people. Traditions are there for a reason, perhaps to lift the spirit, create harmony in the community or preserve elements of our culture.

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