Ecobird's photos with the keyword: reflections

Reflections of the Kelpies at Helix Park, Falkirk. As Kelpies are said to be aquatic water spirits I though I would capture them in their habitat!! The Kelpie are said to be malevolent, shape shifting spirits that often take the form of horses that lure people to their death. Once on the horse's back they find themselves 'stuck' and unable to dismount and are taken down to the depths and drowned. One such tale is of ten children who encountered a kelpie, nine of who climbed onto it's back, instantly sticking to it. The tenth just touched the kelpie and unable to pull free managed to cut off his finger in order to escape. Sadly the other nine were carried off by the kelpie and were never again seen. They also appear as humans, - sometimes as a beautiful young lady to entice unsuspecting young men to a watery grave. So think carefully guys, - the young girl who looks to be a beauty after a few drinks may well be the death of you!!! Should you encounter a horse by a river or stream take care if you pet him. If it is a kelpie and not a real horse remember the power of the kelpie and it's weak spot lies in his bridle. If you have a safe grip on the bridle you can control the kelpie but beware as kelpies are extremely strong! The first PiP is of the Kelpies (on land!!) with an enraptured man gazing at them and the 2nd PiP is a sign that I thought fitted the theme well. I have added a link by Bob Dylan called Spirit on the Water www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NJetQTkK84 A little bit of a tenuous link for the second link I have used this song as the Kelpies story is a (myth or) legend and because of the lyrics.. John Legend and 'All of Me' www.youtube.com/watch?v=450p7goxZqg 'My head's underwater and I am breathing fine;

Golden light on the beach at Burnham on sea and in the foreground the end of a small channel dug out by some energetic young beach visitors. I have added 'End of the Line' by the Traveling Wilburys www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMVjToYOjbM This picture is for Pam who misses the sea, and for all those who are not fortunate to be able to enjoy the wonder of sunset on sea. The music 'The End of the Line' refers to where the channel 'line' reaches the sea, but it is also because the music is uplifting and Tom Petty had such a cute smile in this video!! Best viewed large I think. Thank you

Taken at Oban, Argyll, Scotland. I love the light and the colours reflected in the water. In a prominent position above Oban stands McCaig's Tower, a folly on Battery Hill which the banker John Stuart McCaig had built as a monument to his family and also to provide work for local stonemasons. It is made from Bonawe granite sourced from Aird's Bay, Loch Ewe. I have added 'Fool on the Hill' by the Beatles as a link www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b-MItE_D5U

Taken from across the moat at the Bishops' Palace in Wells, Somerset, the view shows Wells Cathedral in the background and a little boy on the left gently feeding the pigeons. I guess that means body and soul are nurtured here! The link is 'Body and Soul' performed by Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OFMkCeP6ok

Canada Geese pictured at Hawkridge Reservoir, - the chase is on! The link is 'The thrill of the chase' by the Dixie Chicks www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyhLt8gFuTQ

Pictures for Pam Lazy days just drifting along the Crinan Canal I have added the link Drifting by Amy Wadge www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVjdFIF06kQ and the second link is 'Follow the Sun' by the Beatles www.youtube.com/watch?v=28d_A_NuJ7A

Tobermory, Isle of Mull. Tobermory was the location for the children's tv show Balamory which was screened between 2002-2005, and the brightly painted buildings look as fresh today as they did back then. I have chosen 'New Coat of Paint' by Joe Bonamassa as the link www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYcmWNp5Sus

Loch Leven The link is 'Peaceful' by Helen Reddy www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-x_bNmF9ac I have added a second link - 'Autumn Song' by Van Morrison www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX9UTWh4VDw Sight and Sound

Eilean Donan Castle used in the filming of the iconic Highlander film. 'It's A Kind of Magic' by Queen was used in the film www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASw32qKppMw Although my favourite track was 'Who Wants To Live Forever' www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jtpf8N5IDE Please press 'z' to enlarge

Watchet Marina on a cold winter afternoon. No water but plenty of mud, mud, glorious mud! Watchet is a very old coastal town which took its name from 'wacet', the blue dye found in the local cliffs. It has an attractive esplanade alongside the marina, and features an excellent statue of Coleridge's Ancient Mariner,from the 'Rime of the Ancient Mariner, part of which was said to have been written here. Watchet forms part of the Coleridge Way, a 51 mile footpath linking sites associated with the poet who lived for a while in nearby Nether Stowey. Best enlarged

Loch Morar is a freshwater in the Scottish Highlands and is the fifth largest loch in Scotland and the deepest freshwater body in the British isles.

Tobermory, Isle of Mull. Tobermory was built as a fishing port in the 18th Century and is now the main town on Mull. It is an attractive town and was the setting for the children's television series Balamory