June, being the month of the longest day, and most hours of sunlight, is a good month to celebrate the light. From May into the summer months, the sun performs some spectacular displays over Ben Ledi – look at these –
I’m always reminded at this time of year of C S Lewis’ story of the blind man whose sight is restored and having heard all his life about “light” asks to see it, but everyone can only point to sources of light, or to objects illuminated by light, but not to light itself.
So, through this month of June, why not see if you can find the light….and share a photo or two with your family or friends.




I’ve stumbled across your blog whilst looking up the poem ‘Night Sister’ by Jennings.
Just wanted to say that the photos are absolutely stunning. I have a few pics myself but haven’t managed to catch the light in the way that you have here.
Now I’m going to google Ben Ledi.
WS
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