Sunday 5 May 2013

On natural habitats and tangled hair


Here I am, ambling about in one of my natural habitats. Today, I'm on a blustery cliff top in the north of Scotland, a few miles from home. 
 And, as I turn my head, that beautiful view looking back towards the Brough of Birsay greets me. The sea stirs up something inside me when I see it, I hate to be far from the sea, even when its stormy, it gives me a sense of calm.
All sorts of things lurk about the shorelines and cliff edges of these parts. Like wild Haggis. Very at home in HIS natural habitat, our cairn puppy, up to mischief as always.
 
This is one of my natural habitats, when I'm not engrossed in the garden, or in the family, where I feel utterly at home, stomping and plodding about, wind in my (very tangled, can't believe I bothered to brush it today) hair, hat in hand, free as a bird, happy.
 
I wonder what yours is?
 

{Thanks for Mr F taking these photos out at Birsay, Orkney and for the lovely bite and cup of well deserved tea we had after our stomp at the Birsay Bay Tearoom (Absolutely the best tea room in Orkney, with the best views!) after our stomp!}

8 comments:

  1. Really special photos, Ms F, and as for the wild haggis peeking over the top of the rise - Mr F has caught a magical moment :)

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    1. Jan it was just a lovely day and a lovely long walk amoung some breathtaking scenery. In true ladies wot lunch style we had a late lunch and a lovely cuppa at that gorgeous local tea room. Really special.

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  2. Looks like Haggis is waiting on someone to chase him! He is just sooooooo cute!
    My natural habitat is pretty much work, garden and anything else I can squeeze in. Luckily, I have short hair so I don't need to worry about the tangles.

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    1. Haggis is lurking in attack mode for his poor old uncle Peedie. I'm glad you don't need to worry too much about tangles Angie, I'll keep them to myself.

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  3. Impressed that MrF actually managed to get Haggis in a stationary moment!

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    1. Haggis was stalking the ever waning Peedie. Peedie is not a fan of this game but he does hunker down a while and allow the odd shot of himself to be taken. I very seldom manage more than his arse to be honest.

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  4. Hello, I've nipped over from Robyn's blog after really enjoying her Orkney posts. I love your photos that really capture the wildness of where you are. And Haggis looks very cute.

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  5. Hey there Wendy how lovely of you to pop over and say some nice things :) Haggis is cute but deadly.

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