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Blowing away cobwebs

It’s been pretty stormy over the last couple of days.  We love the wind, of course, as it is how we get all our power, but besides that it leads to great, dramatic scenery.

I was down at Clachtoll beach yesterday getting rid of glass into the bottle bank, and decided to have a quick walk on the beach too.  Peggy was with me, and of course was impossible to photograph as she wildly ran around the beach.  But as we turned to head back to the car I was struck by the beautiful contrasts to be seen between the stormy sky, the marram grass on the dunes and the sand of the beach.

marram

And looking back towards the beach the effect of the wind on the sea was obvious to see.

stormy-clachtoll

When I sneak away from the workshop and take a brief, wild walk like this it reminds why we came to live in this part of the world.   It’s healthy!

January 27th, 2010 | Category: Assynt

6 comments to Blowing away cobwebs

  • Ida
    January 30th, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    good to be reminded….. I have the same feelings about the place I work. It’s not very well paid – often lots of troubles.. but it’s such a beautifull place(and my colleagues are the best!)

  • Monica whatshername
    January 29th, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    Helen, once again your photography is simply stunning. Looking at the sea makes me realize just how much I truly miss living closer to the water. Thanks for sharing. Monica

  • Jen W (Knitrevd)
    January 29th, 2010 at 12:13 pm

    Helen, it’s so beautiful. And surely the inspiration for a new Windy Beach colourway for Ripples Crafts …
    Love, Jen

  • Amanda
    January 28th, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    Stunning – I can smell it!

  • Anne
    January 28th, 2010 at 8:18 am

    Morning Helen – just popped in for another look at your photos, they are so lovely … I should have said in my first comment that they are definitely candidates for you next calendar!! Love, Anne

  • Anne
    January 27th, 2010 at 7:33 pm

    Absolutely gorgeous photos – they look like paintings!