This week, Ann-Christine has challenged us to show what is magical to us.
What is more magical than an ancient castle? As we traveled through Ireland and Scotland earlier this year one of my favorite things was seeing the many castles.
For me, the most magical of all was Dunnottar Castle in Stovehaven, Scotland. Sitting on top of a cliff that juts out into the North Sea, it seemed to magically appear out of a thick fog.



Occasionally the fog would clear just long enough for a clear view. Even without the fog, it was a magical site to see.

Many thanks to Ann-Christine for this weeks Lens-Artists Photo Challenge – Magical
Oh the fog added to the enchanting mood!
Perfect for the Magical Challenge!
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Thanks Nancy! I could just imagine fairies and ghosts flying around in the castle.
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Beth, you’ve reminded me of MY favorite castle from our visit to Scotland. What a magical place – the entire country I think! Thanks so much for the fond memory and the beautiful contribution to this week’s challenge.
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Thank you Tina. I agree. The entire country was magical. We even stayed in two haunted places.
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Fog can make for some great pictures
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Magical indeed! Like something out of a fairy tale.
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It really was like something out of a fairy tale!
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I’d call this scene pretty magical and the fog really enhances that feeling! Beautiful and mysterious and a real step back in time! Love your photos!
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Thank you! It felt like place fairies might cast a spell l! I’m glad you enjoy my photos.
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These are beautiful photos, but I truly love the one of the North Sea with the yellow flowers. It is framed perfectly. You did good – again. 🙂
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Thank you Judy. We saw yellow flowers like that in many of the Scottish fields. The photo of the yellow flowers on the cliff above the sea is one of my favorites.
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wow the fog really gives these pics a mystical/magical feel for sure!
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Thank you.
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Magical indeed. You can almost hear the ancient hoof beats of riders approaching. Nicely done.
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Thank you. I could imagine the knights ready for battle.
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I love magical Scotland, and the fog makes it even more magical – great entry!
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Thank you! We were only in Scotland for a short while and I loved every minute of it.
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I understand that…
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Beautiful. Fog is magical. That castle looks similar to Dunluce Castle on the NE coast of Ireland.
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These are beautiful, what perfect weather for a visit.
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Thank you. Just lucked out on the weather that day.
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Looks like a wonderful place for magical stories to be told.
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Thank you. It really looks like lots of stories are told about the castle.
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Magical for sure! Seeing a castle is definitely on my bucket list.
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Ireland and Scotland would not disappoint you if you want to see a castle!
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Castle in fog, beautifully captured!
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Amy, thank you!
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