beauty Archives - Page 2 of 11

A Blue Heron on the Foss

Posted on October 22, 2022 by Opher

A beautiful sight! He was posing for me.

Heading for Malham Cove

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Opher

The Yorkshire Dales are a wonder! The beauty is outstanding.

More Rainbows over the Godafoss Falls in Iceland

Posted on August 19, 2022 by Opher

I do like rainbows and nature. These were spectacular.

The Faroes – The Picturesque village of Saxsum

Posted on June 30, 2022 by Opher

Out in the middle of nowhere, among the sombre mountains, waterfalls and ominous skies, by the side of a cove, lies the small village of Saxsum. It consists of a scattering of turfed cottages and a church in a glorious setting.

Today’s Music to keep me SssSSsaAAAnNNnneeeE – Nick Drake

Posted on June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by Opher

Mellow and beautiful.

Oman – Haunting beauty

Posted on April 11, 2022 by Opher

Towns against the bare hills. A strange light. Looked beautiful.

Jerusalem – The Church Of All Nations

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Opher

A number of people have asked me why, as an antitheist, am I so obsessed with temples, cathedrals and mosques.

That’s simple. I love art, beauty and ancient monuments. The state and religion have had all the money and power. They have set out to prove their dominance, to impress and put us in awe of them.

The palaces, temples, cathedrals, castles, mosques, mansions and abbeys are the places where artists, architects and designers have excelled. The powerful always employ the best.

I can marvel at the beauty and majesty of human creation. It’s spiritual not religious.

As far as I’m concerned religion is about power and causes division and hatred. One of our worst inventions. Yet it has spawned some magnificance.