eclectechOct 29

Each October, when we can, we visit The Enchanted Forest. It's a glorious show of light & sound in Faskally Woods near Pitlochry. We follow the footpath around Loch Dunmore & oooh & aaah at the loveliness.

& because I'm me I tend to take a few photos.

& because I'm me I post them here & shout LOOK AT THE PRETTY SPARKLY TREES & LOCH at all you lovely people.

So. Brace yourselves. This thread might take a while, but LOOK AT THE PRETTY SPARKLY TREES & LOCH!

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If you're a fan of sparkly lights and big trees (and who isn't?) the 2023 thread is here:
https://things.uk/@eclectech/111240976780206591

The 2024 thread is here:
https://things.uk/@eclectech/113413843661903954

And this is Loch Dunmore & Faskally Woods when it not dark. Or autumn.
https://things.uk/@eclectech/114403796005425329

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eclectech (@[email protected])

Attached: 4 images A few days ago I posted a very fine illuminated tree, with a promise of a thread to come, mainly because I can't resist photos of bright, shiny things. So, here's a wee selection from this years Enchanted Forest at Faskally Woods in Pitlochry. I go to walk & look & be with family, so the photographs are secondary & not always as sharp as one would like, but I think they're quite fun anyhow. 1 of 3 (I think) #EnchantedForest #photography #woodland #lights #trees #nature #Scotland #Pitlochry

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I mean, look at how gorgeous this is!

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Right at the beginning of the walk is the 'living networks' mini maze - a simple hall of mirrors but MORE... So squiggly! So colourful! So interesting to photograph with the 360 camera!

If you're interested in such things the bottom two pics (the 360 ones) are different projections of the same photo.

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Alongside the lighting of the formidable trees there are projections onto the rocky walls in the forest too. Swirly!

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And I must pause this thread for today, but as I leave I give you an AWESOME BEE!

I should really have saved it, as there is more bee stuff to come, but it involves some video editing & I am impatient because I LOVE THIS BEE  

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Evening all. Back to the thread of sparkly lights & big trees. Also bees. I told you there were more bees 😁

First big bee is part of the huge projected show on the loch, the others are in the distance behind the boathouse which was temporarily transformed into nectaropolis (the bee in the previous post lives there).

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More lights! More trees! More loch!

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Part of the route is a short wooden bridge over a narrow part of Dunmore Loch, and it is always blinged up. This year was super swirly, & I liked it a lot, but not quite as much as last years when they turned it into a giant glitter ball bridge. I'm not sure they're going to be able to beat that one for me.

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We interrupt this annual thread of lights & trees for our weekly scheduled nonsense of dancing... accompanied by lights & trees.

So hooray, it's Friday! Have a good Halloween weekend, if you possibly can 🎃

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#sillyScribbles #FridaySparklyDancers #EnchantedForest #Halloween

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And we're back to lights and trees. I've nearly finished my 2025 collection now. Promise.

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I did say *nearly* finished didn't I?

Bit annoyed I didn't get better video of this, but first & foremost we go to be there, not to record it, so occasional poor footage is the price we pay.

This was a really nice bit though. The path that runs alongside the loch had a series of big flowers overhead that were activated by movement so they opened & lit up as people passed by.

It was very lovely.

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And that really is it now*

Thank you for joining me on this wee journey 😁

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* I mean, I say that, but I will have no shame in extended this thread if I find something else

#EnchantedForest #Scotland #sillyScribbles

Show threadcobaltNov 2
@eclectech I’ve never seen such a great light show like this. Is it done as a money raiser? Who does all the work to assemble it? I wonder if there is a group of designers who create the complex settings. I so enjoy seeing you photos of it all.
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@cobalt123 It's run by a local community trust (charity) and raises money for a lot of local groups and events. As I understand it they employ a professional team to put it together; there's sound throughout the forest as well, and some very choreographed pieces.
Show threadLappenjammerNov 2

@eclectech Oh, how lovely Friend got to be there with you.

Thanks for taking us with you too.

Show threadSindarina, Edge Case DetectiveNov 2
@eclectech Kewl!
Show threadLappenjammerNov 2
@eclectech Maybe Little Shop of Horrors damaged me for life but this might scare me irl 🫣
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@lappenjammer Hahaha, I hadn't thought of that 😬
Show threadLappenjammerNov 2
@eclectech I am such a scaredy-cat!
Show threadSindarina, Edge Case DetectiveNov 1
@eclectech Awww, I wouldn't mind seeing more 😄
Show threadSunnJax 🌷🏳️‍🌈 Oct 31
@eclectech Happy weekend! 🎃👻💀
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@SunnJax Thanks!
Show threadNyakoKittyOct 31

@eclectech

Happy Halloween from us 🎃👻😸

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@NyakoKitty Thank you 😁
Show threadjoeOct 31
@eclectech Friday : D
Show threadBliss ☀️🐈Oct 31

@eclectech you are lovely for sharing the media and experience of the Enchanted forest :)

Appreciated and marvelled at the beauty.

Thanks for being such a lovely person. Hugs from Vancouver. Enjoy the Halloween weekend!

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@Crissy Aww, thanks. Hugs from Scotland back 
Show threadWarren MooreOct 31
@eclectech Wow! I do love the Kew Gardens Christmas lights but that looks even more amazing. I’ll need to make the long trek North to see it!
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@wamonite I heartily recommend it! The area is beautiful in autumn too.
Show threadLappenjammerOct 31
@eclectech This looks amazing. The area seems to be suited perfectly to it too. Your photos do it justice too, they are stunning. Also yay for bees (and glitter disco balls).
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@lappenjammer It is one of my favourite things (and thanks, you are too kind about my photos of it).
Show threadPriscilla Haring-KuipersOct 31
@eclectech i love it - thanks for sharing (Ma Baker is playing here and it goes really well with the blinky lights on the bridge)
Show threadmorphNov 1
@eclectech This is so wild! 😳
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@morph It's a great trip!
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@eclectech I believe. 😎
Show threadEdgeOct 29

@eclectech

That is so 100% cool!

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@czarbucks It was great.

Also, funny moment when I was standing in the middle of the maze holding the camera way up in the air, and this wee kid appeared and seeing the lit up screen on the camera obviously thought I just had a novelty light, and proudly showed me their novelty light on a stick too 😁

Show threadSteve GisselbrechtNov 5

@eclectech

Oh, gorgeous!

My friend @anca posts pics from the Oakland Autumn Lights Festival every year and you two should perhaps compare notes.

https://mas.to/@[email protected]/115396789602115087

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@stevegis_ssg @anca Oh lovely!
Show threadAncaNov 11
@eclectech @stevegis_ssg this is cool! I love the lights in your show.