Beauty. Each and every one of us should stop to appreciate a glimpse of beauty every day. The sweet song of a bird at dawn. The dandelion struggling to grow through a crack in the sidewalk. The dew glistening on…
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Beauty
Beauty. Each and every one of us should stop to appreciate a glimpse of beauty every day. The sweet song of a bird at dawn. The dandelion struggling to grow through a crack in the sidewalk. The dew glistening on…
Notre-Dame
I’m heartbroken. No, I’ve never visited Notre-Dame. It’s always been on my list, but I’ve never been to France yet, despite multiple trips to Europe. It was one of those things, like Rome or Athens, that would simply always…
Tagged with: architecture, art, beauty, catholic, destruction, fire, notre dame, timelessness, tragedy
Posted in Art, History, Travel
Posted in Art, History, Travel
10 Beautiful Images from the Book of Kells – Medievalists.net
The Book of Kells is thought to be the work of a number of unknown genius-artists living in the monastery of Iona around the year 800. Source: 10 Beautiful Images from the Book of Kells – Medievalists.net
My Journey to Rjúkandi on Vimeo
Rjúkandi,
26 Pictures That Will Make You Want To Visit Iceland – Blog of Hammad Rais
Iceland is amazing. No, wait! Not just amazing, Iceland is breathtakingly amazing and is full of nature’s wonder. Ellen Burne went on an amazing trip to Iceland last year, sharing detailed in… Source: 26 Pictures That Will Make You Want…
My Locations at the DragonCon Art Show
Labor Day Weekend is Nerdigras in Atlanta, Georgia! 80,000+ geeks and sundry nerds descend upon 5 downtown Atlanta hotels and have a geekfest. I will, as always, have my beaded jewelry and photoprints at the Dragoncon Art Show, located in the Hyatt, two…
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Posted in Art, Jewelry, Photography
Posted in Art, Jewelry, Photography
Alone at Machu Picchu by japerezrogers by japerezrogers — Sig Nordal, Jr.
The best time to get to Machu Picchu is before sunrise and before the crowds of people. This means getting in line for the 5:30am bus at 3:30am, and running past everyone hiking up the ruins. But to be alone…
Tagged with: ancient, beauty, landscape, macchu picchu, mountain, old, peru, photography, travel
Posted in Photography, Travel
Posted in Photography, Travel
Top 10 Fake Scottish Photos that went viral | ScotClans | Scottish Clans
I’ve seen several of these for Scotland (especially the Fairy Pools, Kilchurn Castle, and Hermitage). Since I’ve actually BEEN to the latter two, I knew better 😛 At ScotClans we have a very active Facebook group: Scottish Clans and Families,…
Scotland from Above in High Definition – Isle of Skye to Ben Nevis (HD) – YouTube
Scotland is stunning, that is definitely true. Enjoy the sky-view!
Tagged with: aerial, beauty, ben nevis, castle, high definition, islands, isle of skye, landscape, medieval, nature, photography, scenery, scotland, scottish, video
Posted in History, Photography, Travel
Posted in History, Photography, Travel
Harris & Lewis – A Timelapse Film on Vimeo
I’ve stayed on the Isles of Harris and Lewis (Scotland) and this is an amazing place. Even this video doesn’t do it justice, though it comes close. Enjoy!
25 Places In Scotland That Are Straight Out Of A Fantasy Novel
Who needs Westeros? We’ve got Wester Ross. Source: 25 Places In Scotland That Are Straight Out Of A Fantasy Novel
7 weird and wonderful Georgian beauty treatments | History Extra
In the 21st century, beauty is big business: thousands of column inches are devoted daily to discussing the latest beauty trends, from the simple to the absurd. But, as historical writer Catherine Cur Source: 7 weird and wonderful Georgian beauty…
A song and a secret
Originally posted on Spontaneous Deliberations of an Ordinary Girl:
Hi Everyone! We’re taking a slight break from the “Angry Birds Movie” and I’m going to do reviews for two movies: Images found at: http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/song_of_the_sea_2014/ (song of the Sea) and http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0485601/…
Over the Sea to Skye…
Speed, bonnie boat, like a bird on the wing, Onward! the sailors cry; Carry the lad that’s born to be King Over the sea to Skye. These poignant words can evoke so many images for those that call Scotland home.…
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Posted in History, Photography, Travel
Posted in History, Photography, Travel
From High Places
Some people have a fear of high places, or open skies. I don’t. I love climbing the mountain and looking out to what the earth holds for me. Vistas over the ocean, sunlight dancing on the waves far…
Winter has come!
Winter has come, and it is indeed glorious! Glorious? But we are all snowed in! There’s ice on the streets, and it’s so cold out! Yes, that may be true. And I truly sympathize with those that must…
Handmade at Amazon shop is LIVE!
Originally posted on Historical fantasy, time travel adventure, and urban fantasy:
I’ve set up a Handmade at Amazon shop, and am adding new jewelry every day. Please, come check it out! ? http://www.amazon.com/handmade/Green-Dragon-Artist?ref=hnd_dp_smp ? Some recent additions: ? ********* Don’t…
I am a Dreamer
Don’t miss information on Celtic myth and history, as well as practical travel planning tips, and hidden places, in my travel books. – Stunning, Strange and Secret: A Guide to Hidden Scotland – Mythical, Magical, Mystical: A Guide to Hidden…
Tagged with: author, beauty, celtic, dreamer, ireland, irish, moonlight, oscar wilde, philosophy, quotes
Posted in History, Photography
Posted in History, Photography
Historical fantasy, time travel adventure, and urban fantasy 