"On the summit, hard and clear like an equestrian statue upon its pedestal, was a mounted soldier, dark and stern, his rifle poised ready over his forearm." - The Hound of the Baskervilles, Arthur Conan Doyle ... See MoreSee Less
"You start in April and cross to the time of May One has you as it leaves, one as it comes Since the edges of these months are yours and defer To you, either of them suits your praises. The Circus continues and the theatre's lauded palm, Let this song, too, join the Circus spectacle." - Ovid ... See MoreSee Less
"Perhaps it had been intended as a counterpart, but there was not the slightest difference to be seen between it and the first picture, there were the trees, there the grass and there the sunset." - The Trial, Franz Kafka ... See MoreSee Less
A real beauty of a photograph - interesting how black and white emphasizes the long shadows of those stunning trees on the ground - simple, but stunning!
A truly appropriate quote for a truly engaging photo.
Gorgeous photograph - I love the buildings and architecture of Edinburgh - so unlike anything we have here in New England and showcases the city's fantastic history.
Cannongate. On the left hand corner New Street
down to the Lower Calton Road.The Ark was also on that corner, my Dad took me several times😢 days.
"The earthy smell, the sunless air, the sensation of the world being shut out, the resounding of the organ through the black and white arched galleries and aisles, are wings that take me back, and hold me hovering above those days, in a half-sleeping and half-waking dream." - David Copperfield, Charles Dickens ... See MoreSee Less
If that's where I think it is (Thistle St lane) I lived in the 3rd floor flat for 6 months '92/'93. Converted offices. Ironically during that time the warehouse next door was torched.
"And looking along them, with reverently shaded eyes, a bridge of light appeared to span the air between him and the sun, while the river sparkled under it." - A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens ... See MoreSee Less
Used to visit regularly every week as a kid in 60's. Can honestly say I never ever saw anyone on this bridge, and looked at it every time I passed.
What an awesome photo - the view is so incredible, and I love the road - just a bit damp which makes it shine and surrounded by those elegant, old buildings.
"I stood staring into the pit, and my heart lightened gloriously, even as the rising sun struck the world to fire about me with his rays." - The War of the Worlds, H. G. Wells ... See MoreSee Less
"Violent blasts of rain had accompanied these rages of wind, and the day just closed as I sat down to read had been the worst of all." - Great Expectations, Charles Dickens ... See MoreSee Less
"Close on its apparition, and blindingly violet by contrast, danced out the first lightning of the gathering storm, and the thunder burst like a rocket overhead." - The War of the Worlds, H. G. Wells ... See MoreSee Less
That's just fantastic. Will it be available as a print?
Is this the Walter Scott monument?
Love this awesome photograph - and the way the clouds balance the dark sky - not certain whether this is a building or a monument of some kind - but whatever, it is so magnificent!
"On the summit, hard and clear like an equestrian statue upon its pedestal, was a mounted soldier, dark and stern, his rifle poised ready over his forearm."
- The Hound of the Baskervilles, Arthur Conan Doyle ... See MoreSee Less
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Lindsay Penland
"You start in April and cross to the time of May
One has you as it leaves, one as it comes
Since the edges of these months are yours and defer
To you, either of them suits your praises.
The Circus continues and the theatre's lauded palm,
Let this song, too, join the Circus spectacle."
- Ovid ... See MoreSee Less
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I love this.
Mews houses near St.Clements Church.
Love it❣️
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"Perhaps it had been intended as a counterpart, but there was not the slightest difference to be seen between it and the first picture, there were the trees, there the grass and there the sunset."
- The Trial, Franz Kafka ... See MoreSee Less
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A real beauty of a photograph - interesting how black and white emphasizes the long shadows of those stunning trees on the ground - simple, but stunning!
I love dark pics
Love this.
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"It seemed to have in it a whole history of the country."
- Dracula, Bram Stoker ... See MoreSee Less
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A truly appropriate quote for a truly engaging photo.
Gorgeous photograph - I love the buildings and architecture of Edinburgh - so unlike anything we have here in New England and showcases the city's fantastic history.
Cannongate. On the left hand corner New Street down to the Lower Calton Road.The Ark was also on that corner, my Dad took me several times😢 days.
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"The earthy smell, the sunless air, the sensation of the world being shut out, the resounding of the organ through the black and white arched galleries and aisles, are wings that take me back, and hold me hovering above those days, in a half-sleeping and half-waking dream."
- David Copperfield, Charles Dickens ... See MoreSee Less
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Lower Calton Road.
The New Flats, Student Accommodation. It used to be Silk Night Club.
Totally love ❤️ this, absolutely love it!
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"Put it to the test and cast your eyes upon the history of mankind."
- Notes from the Underground, Fyodor Dostoevsky ... See MoreSee Less
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Awesome shot - how I love those magnificent old buildings - and the streets are so amazing - and very photogenic!
Absolutely love this ❤️.
A dreary day the cobblestones reflect the greyness of the sky!🌹
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"If they feel as we feel they may stop."
- A Farewell to Arms, Ernest Hemingway ... See MoreSee Less
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Looks like it's taken from the front seat upstairs on the bus.?
Great quote!
Thats where we will be staying in 2 weeks at the mercure 🤣
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"And we are out here, and the city is there, all wrapped up in its own coat of a thousand colors."
- Fahrenheit 451, Ray Bradbury ... See MoreSee Less
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That's taken from a great angle
Love black and white photos.
That's a terrible edit
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"Without the fire we can't be rescued."
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If that's where I think it is (Thistle St lane) I lived in the 3rd floor flat for 6 months '92/'93. Converted offices. Ironically during that time the warehouse next door was torched.
What a great quote. Makes you think about life.
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"And looking along them, with reverently shaded eyes, a bridge of light appeared to span the air between him and the sun, while the river sparkled under it."
- A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens ... See MoreSee Less
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Used to visit regularly every week as a kid in 60's. Can honestly say I never ever saw anyone on this bridge, and looked at it every time I passed.
What an awesome photo - the view is so incredible, and I love the road - just a bit damp which makes it shine and surrounded by those elegant, old buildings.
Where is this please?
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"I stood staring into the pit, and my heart lightened gloriously, even as the rising sun struck the world to fire about me with his rays."
- The War of the Worlds, H. G. Wells ... See MoreSee Less
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I can still hear the thumping and eerie sounds of the aliens from the film. Is one about to come down that passageway? Run away! Run away!
Can't you just imagine Arthur Conan Doyle staulking these streets gathering material for the Sherlock Holmes series in the Strand magazine?
Applied perfectly to your work here!
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"Violent blasts of rain had accompanied these rages of wind, and the day just closed as I sat down to read had been the worst of all."
- Great Expectations, Charles Dickens ... See MoreSee Less
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For those wondering about the statue : www.nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artists/features/visiting-antony-gormley%E2%80%99s-6-times
Great shot. I might have gone with a spooky eg M.R. James quote, though.
Is that Stockbridge man ?
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Later this year, I'm doing a talk on the History of Edinburgh Photography at the beautiful Lauriston Castle.
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Lauriston Castle Lectures
www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk
Join us in the beautiful surroundings of Lauriston Castle for our 2024 lecture programme.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Sounds great !
Katie Thewlis fancy any of these?
"Close on its apparition, and blindingly violet by contrast, danced out the first lightning of the gathering storm, and the thunder burst like a rocket overhead."
- The War of the Worlds, H. G. Wells ... See MoreSee Less
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That's just fantastic. Will it be available as a print?
Is this the Walter Scott monument?
Love this awesome photograph - and the way the clouds balance the dark sky - not certain whether this is a building or a monument of some kind - but whatever, it is so magnificent!
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"It was exactly the kind of detail that might betray you."
- Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell ... See MoreSee Less
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Wonder what was behind that door? I love mysteries. Janet Inglis
Loved that book..freaky
Just watched that movie with my husband, kinda freaky and future telling, the thought police are out to get you!
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