Saturday, March 28, 2009

The Lady of the Lake


My mother took this photograph of a loch in Scotland, back when we lived in England over a decade ago (when you had to use film! And there was no LCD screen to see if it turned out! *gasp*). I think the reflection of the shore in the water is absolutely stunning.





But rotating this picture reveals an even more amazing scene -- can you see it?


 





A lovely Victorian lady, complete with pale face, elegant up-do, and a black veil. And her hands are clasped so neatly behind her back. While this may not be what Sir Walter Scott had in mind, I think our Scottish lass might truly be termed "The Lady of the Lake." Just a bit of whimsy to close out a busy week!

7 comments:

  1. Oh, that's right...cameras used to use film...and you had to actually get prints of the pictures on the film, no matter how awful they turned out...that seems...so...long ago...

    What a great picture, from both angles! Very cool!

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  2. Not quite as awesome as this picture of a reflection, though. ;)

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  3. What a lovely picture! And fun to see the "Lady" :-)

    Have a blessed Lord's Day!

    Lots of love,
    Sommer

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  4. Hello!

    I just discovered your lovely blog through my friend vintagegirl's. I was pleasantly surprised to see that you have traveled to Scotland. My family and I toured England, Scotland, and Wales last September for the first time; and we loved every minute of it!

    Have a wonderful day!

    Meg16
    www.homeschoolblogger.com/littlewomenlover

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  5. Amazing! You are blessed to have done so much travelling. Europe seems delightful. :)

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  6. What a gorgeous photo! I would love to live in England!! I visited years ago - and I long to go back!!

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