For this month's 5 on the 5th, the theme is "new"... and I must confess that I have not gone (or even attempted to go) with the theme. (I don't think the fact that all the pictures are new will cut the mustard.)
I've chosen instead a series of pictures of Edinburgh Castle - taken from a variety of viewpoints and times. As ever, follow the link to Stephen's blog to see more 5/5th submissions!
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| From Princes Street with Evening News kiosk and Irn Bru cab |
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| The Barracks, from Castle Terrace |
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| From Princes Street. At night. Obviously. |
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| From the Grassmarket |
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| From Greyfriars Churchyard, with The Hub (formerly the Highland Tolbooth church) to the right |
Andrew
P.S. Had a number of candidates for entry today, so expect more Edinburgh and Fife photos soon!
Marvellous pics. Takes me back to my 2 visits to Edinburgh (1977 & 81) for the Festival - in fact, shamefully, my only two ever visits to Scotland - so far.
ReplyDeleteBtw the Castle is so imposing when seen from the City Centre but when you observe it from the vantage point of Arthur's Seat you see that it's perched on a 'pimple' of a hill and all around is relatively flat. But you already knew that. Still a grand structure, though, in a wonderfully landscaped urban setting. Thanks for posting.
All lovely views, to be sure. I kept thinking I found a favorite, until I checked out the next photo!
ReplyDeleteThanks both!
ReplyDeleteI love Edinburgh and, of course, the castle is such a big part of that. It's been so good to be home this last week - and I've been pleased to get a good view pics taken!
Andrew
The pictures look great. Clever idea to take pictures of the same thing from differing view points. I like that idea and may steal it in the future.
ReplyDeleteGood pics. Looks like a very comfortable and lovely city.
Nice pics, Andrew. Edinburgh Castle is stunning, especially as seen in #4. I'd love to visit some day.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics, thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have been in Edinburgh and at that particular castle once, like a million years ago or so. didin't snap any pics from that view though... damn! :D
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Daniel
Great pics! I liked the dramatic view of the castle on the rocky cliff from the Grassmarket the best.
ReplyDeleteAndrew, I like the idea of seeing the same place from different points of view and at different times. A nice treat.
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