Ecobird's photos

Captured at Ford, Kintyre, Scotland. These cute alpacas are certainly keeping the grass short. HWW Everyone.

Captured at Carradale, a little fishing village in Kintyre, Scotland. These two lovely ladies were on a break from their jobs in a care home. Although they previously had totally different careers they both said how much they loved their jobs, and clearly love life as well. They saw me taking photos and joking invited me to take their picture and happily posed for me. We chatted for a while and they even taught me to pronounce a few Scottish place names properly!! I can honestly say they never stopped smiling and laughing. How much of a difference these friendly girls must make to the people they help to care for and their fellow workers. When I almost reluctantly left them to their lunch I was smiling broadly myself. I need sunny people like this in my life too! Here is a song by REM called 'Shiny Happy People' It features Kate Pierson of the B-52's www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYOKMUTTDdA It was used on one of the episodes of 'Friends' and was chosen for the unaired pilot of the show, although it was replaced by the song from The Rembrandts, 'I'll Be There for You' (Wiki) HBM!!

Burnham on Sea sunset framed by the sea defence walls My apologies for my absence. I will catch up in a couple of weeks Meanwhile HFF and have a good weekend

Captured at Burnham on Sea, Somerset where the River Brue meets the River Parrett and the combined rivers flow into Bridgwater Bay. The evening light warms this peaceful scene with the boat 'Dreamer; lying on it's side in the foreground. My link is 'In Dreams' by Roy Orbison ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSeIh9rmEUs

A view of part of the magical Quiraing on the Isle of Skye viewed from the Uig side. I say magical because the landscape is truly fantastic, with craggy cliffs, pinnacles and plateaus as well as small lakes The Quiraing is part of the Trotternish Ridge escarpment which was formed by a series of landslips, and is one of the the largest in Britain, the Quiraing being the only one where the land is still moving. The road below it needs regular repair due to the way the land shifts a few centimetres each year. The Quiraing comes from the Old Norse 'Kvi Rand'. meaning ' Round Fold'. The 'fold' of the landscape was used back then to conceal cattle from Viking raiders. I have added Carole King's 'I Feel The Earth Move' as my link www.youtube.com/watch?v=6913KnbMpHM Best viewed large I think. Thank you

This poor old building has certainly seen better times, but despite the decay it looks like someone has made a real effort with the garden!! Captured at the Isle of Whithorn. Wigtownshire, Scotland I have added a song called 'This 'Ole House' by Shakin Stevens www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRvcrWGUmR4

One from the archives, the floating pub, the Eagle Barge Inn at Laggan Locks on the Caledonian Canal captured in 2010. The benches can be seen on the deck where you may enjoy lunch, liquid or otherwise!! Laggan Locks are a series of water lock gates between Loch Oich and Loch Lochy. They are part of the 60mile stretch of waterway that is the Caledonian Canal, which cuts through the Great Glen and connects the south coast of Scotland to the west coast. It was completed in 1822, the engineer responsible for this remarkable design was Thomas Telford. With the name of the pub I just had to use a couple of Eagles' tracks as my links:- So come on aboard and 'Take It Easy' for a while www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaBw37-nWaY Please drink responsibly and if you are going to 'Take It To The Limit' please don't drink and sail!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJkW0Clsvrk

One from the archives captured at the Mull of Galloway Lighthouse. The Galloway buoys against the lighthouse walls made me smile. They are no longer there sadly. Here is a track called 'The Old Boys' sung by Runrig www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWLJQ1ouuCI

North Drain from Jack's Drove on the Somerset Levels. The setting sun reflects in the water and standing here you feel as if the sunset is unfolding just for you, like a show with the spotlight on a stage setting. I didn't want to leave until the show was over. In the words of the Aerosmith song 'I don't want to miss a thing' www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDcGtz2Wx4s I have also added Jennifer Hudson and 'Under the Spotlighr' as a link www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9qtRcHJVI8 This is probably best viewed large. Many thanks. HFF!

Captured at the isle of Whithorn, known simply as The Isle to residents, with a view of the Light in the distance. The PiP gives another view I have added Lighthouse by Runrig as my link www.youtube.com/watch?v=YrNH42EeEF0

I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU So I guess that is a very Happy Fence Friday!!! Here is Bon Jovi and I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh8MIp2FOhc

Crumbling walls on the Mull of Galloway with drystone walls in the distance and a landscape that tumbles right down to the sea. I have added a song by Allison Moorer called 'Tumbling Down' www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5JZzWz9nt0

Captured at Blake Gardens, Bridgwater, Somerset. The old bandstand sadly sees little use these days and is in need of repair and decoration. It used to be so nice to sit here and listen to bands playing whilst enjoying the sunshine and gardens. The PiP is of the flower bed with walkway through the park on the left of the picture. On the other side of the wall is the River Parrett. I have added a song by Aha. Here is ' The Banstand' www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvy4h-DXFZ0 and the bandstand needs fixing so here is 'Fix You' and a live performance by Coldplay and Ed Sheeran www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9aL0otZalc

The Corran Point Lighthouse at Ardgour, - an image from the archives. The Corran Ferry near Fort William in Scotland, crosses Loch Linnhe at the Corran Narrows, travelling across to the Ardnamurchan Peninsula. It is a well used service and although only a short distance as the crow flies, the ferry saves a car journey of over and hour between Corran and Ardgour. Here is David Gray and a song called 'As The Crow Flies' www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDMPrVkK_dQ

Captured outside of the Skye Museum of Island Life at Uig on the Isle of Skye. The late afternoon September light catches the lichen covered standing stone at the roadside and in the background the preserved thatched cottages, seven in total, reveal the secrets of 19th century crofting life. Inside the museum visitors can see a family home complete with simple furnishings, a smithy, a weaver's house and a ceilidh, or meeting house, along with an array of crofting tools and equipment. There are also archives, including the story of Flora MacDonald, who smuggled Bonnie Prince Charlie to safety disguised as a spinning maid. I have added 'Heart of Stone' by Whiskey Myers www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKtz6qOtqv4&list=RDYKtz6qOtqv4&start_radio=1&rv=YKtz6qOtqv4&t=181

Captured at Jack's Drove, on the Somerset Levels posted for a HFF image. I am making changes this week as this one is closer to home and it is only a reflection of a fence, but I loved the colours and to me the bits in the water looked like a sprinkling of stardust. So Jack's Drove and changes, and I have therefore added a song by Jack Savoretti called 'Changes' www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHmlMwUWTg4 Best viewed large, I think please

Captured at Trumpan Church, Waternish Peninsula on the Isle of Skye. The church was destroyed in 1578 when the MacDonalds of Uist arrived by boat and landed under cover of fog. Finding their enemies the MacLeods at church they barred the doors and set fire to the church killing everyone inside. the alarm was raised and the invading MacDonalds were killed in the 'Battle of the Spoiling Dyke', - reference to the way the bodies of the MacDonalds were thrown into the dyke , their bodies deemed unfit for a proper burial I have added a song by Scottish band Runrig called The Greatest Flame www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKqUuZmLmeQ and a second Runrig song here Protect and Survive www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-EBXxdni7U Best viewed large I think. Thankyou. HWW

Captured at Maidens, Girvan, Scotland, The old fishing boat looks tired and in need of some TLC. The retirees seated on the bench are just taking a rest to enjoy the view. The PiPs show the harbour views I have added a song by the Beatles called 'I'm So Tired' www.youtube.com/watch?v=im07o9Va984