At dawn, the old stone church across the lake bathes in golden light —
Amazing to think that 800 years ago, someone looked at a pile of rocks
And saw how they could be transformed into something so much greater than the sum of their parts.
And as the sun sets,
Don’t ask what the meaning of the birdsong or the setting sun is,
Just enjoy the beauty and let them be.
For more loveliness, please visit: Skywatch.
Lady Fi 
You’ve really got a hang of this photography lark, do you do weddings, funerals and Bar Mitzvahs?
~The Dippylomat esq.
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LOL! I’m just an amateur and have never been asked to photograph a big posh event – or even a small one for that matter…
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Stunning images and wonderful words and thoughts ….
“Just enjoy the beauty and let them be.” Wonderful.
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A real shame, I’ve got that wench Pippa Middleton hassling me about a Royal snapshot she wants me to sort out.
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Ah – only the best for Royalty!
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It is amazing what passes for Royalty these days though, eh?
Aren’t the Swedish, err, French?
http://thenorthernplights.com/2011/09/05/dispatch-15-royalty/
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These shots are absolutely stunning, poetic and enchanting. These are the sights that move us to tears…
Lovely words as well, what a joy to come and visit here at all times.
xoxo
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What lovely, peaceful images.
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Thank you for your comment on my post. Is it possible to upload an iPhoto slide show to blogger??
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Very beautiful and contemplative. Kind of wonder if the people who constructed the building thought it would last 800 years.
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800 years ago, huh? I wonder how different the scene would have been back then? Did people see the same magnificent colours and gasp in amazement as we do??
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I bet they did! Beauty is timeless.
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Visual poetry, as are all your photos. You have a wonderful eye and know how to translate for us illiterates!
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great shot!
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Wow ! Both of them are really beautiful. I can’t choose one.
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Theres an ethereal feel to these photos. Lovely atmospheric quality.
Maggie X
Nuts in May
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Lady Fi, those are gorgeous. They should be on a travel brochure or something. I love’em!
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A truly magical view – lovely!
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My Gosh!! you take the most enchanting pictures..wooww!! 😀
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You really do live in a beautiful part of the world!
C x
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Starting my day right with a visit here LadyFi. Thanks for the beauty.
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those are fabulous shots!
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Such a beautiful shot and love the mist. You’ve captured it so well!
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This is just amazing. What potential can be found in something we see as “just rocks”. Beautiful!
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your photos are wonderful. a great place to spend the day. 🙂
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Thanks. I live here so get to spend every day right here!
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What exquisite photos! You do have such a keen eye! Well done!
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I always see your photographs as paintings, beautiful, timeless paintings 😉
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Such peaceful words and photos, thankyou.
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just enjoy the beauty and let them be…much wisdom in that…your pics are gorgeous as well..i love the fog and mist…so mysterious…
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absolutely gorgeous! should be linked in to Weekend Reflections tomorrow as well!!!
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So very pretty. So very lovely. a feeling of the beauty of life permeates this scene.
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I love the mist. It’s beautiful and creepy at the same time!
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I love how mysterious everything looks!
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Gorgeous photos LadyFi!!!
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Beautiful two, with fantastic lights and colors.
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Breathtaking way to end a day — any day! I love the light and the colors! Superb captures as always, Fiona! Have a beautiful weekend!
Sylvia
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beautifully captured sights!
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This weather is beautiful and so are your pictures. Great color and mood.
Happy evening:-)
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I could truly stare at that loveliness all day long. Exquisite.
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I’d love to have that scene near me – beautiful captures!
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Oh, Fi! What a magnificent view of the church! Your words about the rocks reminded me of the character Tom Builder of Pillars of the Earth. Rocks weren’t just rocks to him… he saw Cathedrals in them. Beautiful post!
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Wonderful sceneries! Love the way you captured the fog!
Thanks for sharing;o)
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Happy day****
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Absolutely gorgeous shots. What a beautiful church and I love the imagery of the words about the stones being transformed.
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As always just glorious. Thanks.
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· Two fantastic photos but I prefer the first one because it is warmer. You have a nice country.
· hugs
CR & LMA
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Beautiful place, and brilliant photos.
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You get to look at that every day? Of course, your photography does it great justice.
How old is the building? A church, I presume.
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Yes, It’s a church. Built around 1100.
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really wonderfull!
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Truly postcard photos. very mist-ycul, lol.
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Beautiful reflections with the mist! Wow!
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Magical. Heavenly. Breathtaking.
The perfect setting for a Romantic Indie film. x
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Just dropping by for my “lake fix.” Love to see the same scene and how it can change – you’ve “captured” both the change and the shift in time.
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Mist on the water… so lovely!
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Stunning Work!
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It almost looks like the church is floating on water. Gorgeous and surreal.
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Both of these photos are marvelous. The color and composition is just perfect.
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Splendiferous, lady fi! The scenes from your lake are always so soothing.
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..fabulous! As if it taken from a dream! 🙂
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Your pictures make it look like you live in a magical land.
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Thanks! Although right now it’s wet, with a huge snowstorm!
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Oh so lovely. Thank you.
xo jj
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Wonderful view of the church in the golden light. The reflection is great.
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It is so idlyllic where you are, Fi. And your photos are getting better and better x
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Hi there – that really is the most wonderful soft light. Well done.
Cheers – SM
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Stunning photos, beautifully presented!
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You’ve done it again, LadyFi …
I’m dreaming away in your lovely mist shots …
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a little fog ads a lot to the shots. 🙂 Beautiful.
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Wow! This’s what we call beauty,
love the mist and reflection.
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Beautiful scene and lovely photos, Lady Fi! I always enjoy looking at your photos. Well done. Have a great weekend.
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Awesome… and breathtaking snaps on dawn and rest of the day!
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Totally captivating delivery of both images~
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Drømmeaktig stemningsfullt…
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beautiful photos…morning and evening ( or should I say late afternoon ) ..it is hard to pick a favorite as they both set a mood. 🙂
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Beautiful colours!! Boom & gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
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Oh my that is beautiful!
SWF
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Such an amazing captures! Perfect for postcard.
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Those photos are so serene!
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Gorgeous composition, tones, light, reflections, and atmosphere in these images!
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The photos are beautiful. I love the mist on the water too. Happy SWF!
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The pic at the top may be your best so far.
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I really have come to believe that you live in a fairy tale land!
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Very beautiful! It looks like a great painting!
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Extraordinary, I love these two shots. They’re both peaceful but have such different color and feeling.
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A Feast to the Eyes
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great thoughts and images!
very nicely done:)
love this post!
have a great weekend!
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From dawn to dusk – beautifully captured!
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I can’t help feeling that it is not as warm as it looks.
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Your photographs of this misty scene at sunrise and sunset are beautiful, Fi… but beyond the aesthetics, I feel the cold in my bones!
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Thanks for your visit and lovely comment!
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Have a great weekend****
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Wow! What a wonderful shot! The pink of sunset is good, but I really love the gold from the afternoon!!! Absolutely stunning!!
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Awesome capture, Fiona. 🙂
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Mistifying….and mystifying!!!
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Simply beautifully captured shot…lovely dreamy effects!
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Those are beautiful shots. Simply beautiful.
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Very nice! Really has a soft mood to it. :-))
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I have a favourite this time: the top one. The colours are magnificent! It reminds me an old painting. It’s gorgeous!
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Lovely photos Fi. I like the colours – Dave
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I somehow like the top one better.
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Wauw wat gaaf,top foto.
Gr,
Fred
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Amazing colors, as if it is in fairyland, dreamland of mystic island.
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wow! majestic…love love it!
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very nice new Blog Theme, nice colors and layout
Beautiful photo, I prefer the first one, colors light and mood awesome
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Oh, my! These photos gave me goosebumps.
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