Ecobird's photos

The Medieval Gallery, Dunster, housed in what was once an old medieval inn, now specialises in work by living artists and crafstmen taking inspiration from the Middle Ages. They create paintings, sculptures, stained glass and illumination, jewellery and the gallery also has a brass rubbing centre, It also holds arms and armour, antiques, pottery, curios and medieval style textures and furniture reproductions. I have added a song called Liberal Arts by Hospitality www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b9zJI1oFJY I have also added a song called 'Time' Gentlemen Please by the Carlton Showband www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVTqyAefYGg&list=RDJVTqyAefYGg&start_radio=1

Captured at Steart, Somerset. Rolling clouds gather over the Welsh coast in the distance and the island of Steep Holm on the far right. The stormy light catches the farmland in the foreground. I have added a song called 'There's A Storm Coming' by Joe Cocker www.youtube.com/watch?v=sY2Dgr0UPw4 Probably better viewed large, I think. Please press'z'

The closed off entrance to Birnbeck Pier captured in early evening light at Weston super Mare. You can just see the end of the dilapidated Birnbeck Pier on the far left behind the fence, and the Pip shows it in full. Hopefully when the pier is finally renovated this will be a more pleasant place to sit and enjoy the sea air. I have added Gwen Stefani's Danger Zone as a link www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_gfhjxY20k and Richard Marx with 'Hazard' www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckUV8X6MkaI

An archive image of Plockton, Scotland which is known as the 'Jewel of the Highlands' I would have to say I agree, - it is a real gem of a location, so beautiful and peaceful.

Ammonite Lights on Marine Parade, Lyme Regis

These quirky and 'stylish' figures that I understand were part of an arts and crafts trail in Kircudbright made me smile. I have added a song called 'Headstart for Happiness' by the Style Council www.youtube.com/watch?v=k08RlmdDsyQ

Fountain at Prince Consort Gardens, Weston Super Mare, North Somerset with the evening light playing across the water. The fountain looks down over the Bristol Channel. HFF and have a good weekend everyone

Bench in the shade of Trumpan Church, Waternish Peninsula, Skye, Scotland In 1578 the MacDonalds of Uist arrived by boats, under cover of the fog and locked the congregation of MacLeods in the church, setting fire to the roof. All but one perished. The alarm was raised and the MacLeods killed all the invaders in the Battle of the Spoling Dyke. It is said they were able to exact revenge on the MacDonalds when they unfurled and waved the MacLeod Fairy Flag. There are several legends regarding the origin of the flag, one of which was that it was a gift to an infant child of a MacLeod Chieftan, and yet another was that it was given to a MacLeod chieftain by his fairy lover when she had to return home. Another suggests it was a gift from Titania, the wife of Oberon the fairy king. It was said that once the flag had been unfurled three times the magic, the flag and the holder of the flag would disappear forever. sobt.co.uk/trumpan-church Here is a song called 'Faerie Queen' by Blackmore's Night www.youtube.com/watch?v=inath9I4xc0

Portree, Isle of Skye on a rainy day in September I have added 'Rain Song' by Gene Clark www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUX4CAK4qms Probably best viewed large

Happy Birthday, 4th May, to Roger, my wonderful husband (and honorary Scot) xxx

Taken from the gardens above Birnbeck Pier in Weston super Mare. Steep Holm island can be see on the horizon catching the first rays of the sunset. So take your seats and let the light show begin. I have added 'Let the Show Begin' by Bonnie Tyler www.youtube.com/watch?v=9onQ9BaEJNA

Evening light on Cedar Lane. Butleigh, Somerset. I loved the long shadows and the shape of the dead cedar tree in the field I have added a song called Cedar Lane by First Aid Kit www.youtube.com/watch?v=zKmit_uQrSQ I think it will take more than a bandage to fix the poor tree!!

Glen Coe in the Scottish Highlands. This is Loch Achtriochtan, taken from Achnambeithach. No matter what the weather this scene leaves me in awe of the wonder of this magical place I have added 'Bring on the Wonder' by Sarah McLachlan www.youtube.com/watch?v=jS-ffl6zXhc

Loch Bay Boats at Stein. Waternish, Isle of Skye Elena C is a dive boat I have added Ed Sheeran and 'Dive' as a link www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wv2rLZmbPMA

Taken at East Quay, Bridgwater on a lovely sunny day. The Rope Walk runs alongside the River Parrett to the town centre, the rope design snaking along the pavement, commemorating the ship building heritage of the town and associated rope making industry. The last ship to be built in Bridgwater, by F J Carver & Son was the 100 foot ketch the Irene, built in 1907, and she is still sailing today. I have added a track called 'The Long and Winding Road' by Paul McCartney as a nod to the winding of the rope trail www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFNaOm6U5n8 and as a tribute to 'The Irene' here is Eric Calpton with 'Goodnight Irene' www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0z2hKQ9Mvs

A Burnham on Sea sunset with the pier in the foreground. The amusements might make some people happy but the sunset over the bay is what makes me smile Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel ' Make Me Smile ('Come up and see me) www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAoaVU3-ve0 I wish you all plenty of smiles and a very happy weekend, HFF!

A stone couch for a little (cold) comfort as you relax in the sunshine. The docks used to be home to a number of houseboats but they have been temporarily removed and I, for one, will be pleased to see their return. The colourful building in the background is the recently built Northgate school.

Taken at Burnham on Sea. The setting sun across the water lends a mellow and romantic mood, and I have paired this with the chilled out track Sunset in the Blue' by Melody Gardot www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AougXoy9kk Please view large for full effect