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Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is a stunning destination for photography enthusiasts. With its rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking landscapes, Edinburgh offers a plethora of opportunities for capturing stunning photographs. From the iconic Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile to the charming cobbled streets of the Old Town and the picturesque views from Arthur's Seat, there are plenty of photography locations to explore. The city also boasts a vibrant arts scene, with numerous galleries and museums showcasing the works of local and international artists.

Castle and the Balmoral by night
Edinburgh with Dugald Stewart Monument
by Damon Finlay

Nice night for a bit of evening photography.

Minute past Five
Princes Street
by Damon Finlay

Actually it's 4 minutes to Five, as the clock is set 5 minutes fast so train passengers will hopefully not miss their trains down in Waverley Station, behind the hotel.

Curve
Granton Harbour
by Damon Finlay

Following the curve round to the end of the sea wall.

Nighswimming
Saint Anthony´s Chapel Ruins
by Damon Finlay

The swans of St. Margarets Loch in Holyrood Park doing a bit of Nightswimming. Title inspired by youtu.be/ahJ6Kh8klM4

The Future is Now...
Napier University
by Damon Finlay

A fellow tog on FB had posted a shot from this location and I liked the shot that much I just had to try it out for myself. This is part of the Napier Uni building up at the Craiglockhart Campus in Edinburgh

Merry Christmas!
The Dome
by Damon Finlay

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all who have commented and faved on my stream over the year and especially the contacts who do so regularly. Without your feedback, interaction and inspiration Flickr just wouldn't be the same. Heres to another year of great images to come from everyone!

Twilights come and gone
Always lurking in the Background
by Damon Finlay

One more shot from that awesome night about 2 weeks ago now.

It's that time of the Year
The Dome
by Damon Finlay

And time for a piccie of The Dome's Xmas decoration!

Give us our daily bread
Give us our daily bread
by Damon Finlay

Chancelot Mill is a flour mill, producing organic and non-organic flours, bakery pre-mixes, concentrates and sundries for the baking industry in Scotland and the North. Theres something I like about the shape or layout of the assorted buildings and have thought they'd lend themselves to a dark and moody long exposure.

The Balmoral Hotel clocktower with a cameo by  the Castle
Edinburgh with Dugald Stewart Monument
by Damon Finlay

The clocktower of the Balmoral Hotel, as seen from Calton Hill, dominates the view of the city towards the Castle.

Seems so long ago...
Newhaven Harbour
by Damon Finlay

And could well be, came across this after a LR trawl, thought I'd posted it here but a check through the stream says no! Newhaven Harbour basking in the light of sunset, a fairly long time ago!

Cammo Cloud
Cammo Estate Water Tower
by Damon Finlay

Thought it was looking promising for a bit of colour in the sky last night but the cloud kind of evaporated just when I was looking for it to hang arounda bit longer! Typically there was a decent bit of cloud cover and colour behind me but not much in the way of a shot... The tower is an old water tower which supplied the Cammo Estate

Edinburgh Castle at dusk
Auld Reekie
by Damon Finlay

Took a wander around the Radical Road round Arthurs Seat last night, this is one of the results.

Shore Reflection III
Shore Reflection III
by Damon Finlay

Met up with group of local photographers for a wander round The Shore in Leith, turned out to be a cracking sunset although I was kind of in the wrong place to take full advantage of that.

Dynamic Earth
Always lurking in the Background
by Damon Finlay

Dynamic Earth visible in the bottom right, was an awesome sight from up on Arthurs Seat tonight. Unfortunately had to leave just when things were getting really good!
Seem to be making a habit of falling on my backside, slid down the hill in the dark this time tonight!

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Up!
Quartermile
by Damon Finlay

Another shot from the Quartermile development in Edinburgh. Also more experimentation with Silver Efex Pro 2.

Untold Tales from the Forest, Who Remembers the Fallen"
Untold Tales from the Forest, Who Remembers the Fallen"
by Damon Finlay

Went hunting for Bluebells in a local woods with a good friend and came across this fallen tree. Decided to get a bit "creative" with the processing in this one!

Tidal Surge I
Cramond Island Causeway
by Damon Finlay

The old naval defences leading out to Cramond Island, at this end of the causeway it is about 10ft or more above the ground or beach level and during taking this shot I was nervously glancing back to the shore as the tide had begun to just lap over the top of the causeway. Decided to beat a hasty retreat as I hadn't packed my swimming costume!

Dugald Stewart memorial
Edinburgh with Dugald Stewart Monument
by Damon Finlay

A view from Calton Hill towards the city centre with the Dugald Stewart Moonument in the foreground

August Edinburgh
Edinburgh Sunset
by Damon Finlay

Lulling New Comers to the Festival Month with a showing of some nice sunlight right at the start of the month!

Everyones in a rush
Always lurking in the Background
by Damon Finlay

Got this shot from Arthurs Seat last night, looking over Edinburgh as the stom clouds gathered and the sensible people in the cars rushed home in a blur. In the foreground there is Dynamic Earth and the Scottish Parliament with Calton Burial Ground just behind, in the background Calton Hill sits on the right and as you gaze round to the left you take in the Balmoral Hotel and Castle on the extreme left.

Directing traffic in the fog
Directing traffic in the fog
by Pete Rowbottom

View On Black Meeting up with a few friends in Edinburgh I had half an hour or so to kill, this area was closed and gated off as the workers had gone home for the day, a quick hop over and the the tripod was soon set up, had some great fun for 20 minutes or so, nobody batted an eyelid.... when I got set up I loved how the statue seems to be pointing and 'directing' the traffic. The fog here today was the worst I'd ever seen in Scotland, from 10am it did not lift once. If you can't beat it, use it to your advantage . . .

Light Up, Light Up
Always lurking in the Background
by Damon Finlay

Looking out over Holyrood and the city in general as the lights come on and the light trails appear.

This horse has bolted...
Edinburg
by Damon Finlay

It's a shame there isn't any banking institutions housed in the buildings near this statue of a horse rearing out of control. Would be a good metaphor/symbol for those in charge of those establishments trying to regain some form of public trust and respect.

Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Edinburgh!
Most notably Damon Finlay, Lenis Las, The Jacobite, Pete Rowbottom, Di_Chap, Juan Mercader and Andrey Sulitskiy.