Inspiration and a festival coming

I can’t begin to tell you that my energy level and enthusiasm are taking flight with the good weather. Goodbye SAD syndrome for now!! I’m even out in the garden!!

Meadow afternoon
Meadow afternoon

old farmhouse

craigdoorframe
The old Manor

Another walk through the grounds at Craigflower Manor which is now the home of the Victoria Highland Games Association. Celtic music, Irish and Scottish, Highland dancing, crafts and caber toss, plus the battle of the pipe bands from all over Canada will be at Topaz Park this weekend.

Many an intrepid Scot explored and settled in BC giving many places their names. It’s pretty obvious when you see the turn out of kilts at this event.  Can’t wait!  I’m sure I will feel homesick for Scotland and Ireland!!

 

 

Mull of Kintyre

susan boyle and the royal scots dragoon guards-

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    1. Many thanks Cougar!!!

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  1. Tracey says:

    Beautiful photos, as always Cybele.
    I especially love the first image 🙂

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    1. thank you Tracey!

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  2. suzjones says:

    Love the flower photo Cybele. So sweet and soft.

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    1. thanks a lot Suz!!

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  3. Ann says:

    Thank you! Damn! I love pipes!

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  4. poppytump says:

    Glad SAD has been given the heave – ho Hannah … YAY for proper sunshine and flowers and men in kilts 😉
    Gorgeous pictures as ever !

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    1. thanks Poppy!!!

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  5. DG Hardy says:

    Would love to see Craigflower House print your photos or even for them to see them. You capture the soul of the place so beautifully! xoxoxo DG

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    1. thanks for the feedback DG!! I might!!

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  6. Beautiful spring photo gallery, Cybele. So happy you’re feeling energised. Good weather does have that effect, doesn’t it.

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    1. it does! Thank you!!

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  7. These are lovely Cybele, wistful and atmospheric.

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    1. thanks so much for your visit and comment Andrea!

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    1. thanks Debbie!!!

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  8. Meadow afternoon is absolutely stunning 😀 😀

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    1. huge thanks Lisa!!

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  9. svtakeiteasy says:

    Good to hear things are looking up Cybele! I can’t image what it would be like to be trapped with horrible weather and terribly short days!

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    1. yes Chris! thanks!

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  10. sedge808 says:

    Love the POV on the flowers.
    also looks like fun in those kilts.

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    1. thanks Sedge- and yes it’s great craic!

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  11. Oh the light and perspective on the top image is gorgeous.

    Men in kilts make me weak in the knees! Have a great time!

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    1. yes! I like men’s legs too lol!! thanks Deborah.

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  12. Maria F. says:

    What beautiful bokeh and vignettes on those two images.

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    1. they turned out quite nicely! Thanks so much Maria!

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  13. sheldonk2014 says:

    Beautiful pictures have fun and breathe

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    1. thanks so much Sheldon!

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  14. disperser says:

    Very nice treatment on that first photo.

    . . . also, nice photo.

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    1. thank you Disperser!!

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