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View from St. Cuthbert's graveyard, Edinburgh
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Mar 14, 2019 14:40:51   #
jimcrna Loc: indiana/florida
 
wow..what an excellent photo..been there looks just like it..well done, really appreciate the composition.jim

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Mar 14, 2019 15:48:12   #
Bob Smith Loc: Banjarmasin
 
Good shot!!

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Mar 14, 2019 15:50:15   #
photophile Loc: Lakewood, Ohio, USA
 
SueScott wrote:
Taken during last year's Christmas holiday.


Well done Sue.

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Mar 14, 2019 16:03:23   #
shutterlab Loc: Jersey Shore
 
Man? I thought it was a ghost ...

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Mar 14, 2019 17:16:31   #
Remington
 
yes! that makes at least three living animals in the picture. Exquisite shot.

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Mar 14, 2019 17:37:16   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Dramatic! Good work, Sue.

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Mar 14, 2019 19:55:11   #
dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia
 
a very scary spot! where's Dracula?

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Mar 14, 2019 21:37:14   #
HS Loc: Wanaque, NJ
 
HS. Joined: Jan 26, 2019
Post #35. Loc: Wanaque,NJ
Love the choice of B&W, perfect for this topic. Also like the figure next to the stone for showing scale. Well framed. All to gather an interesting & excellent photo.

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Mar 14, 2019 22:21:13   #
SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio
 
Stephan G wrote:



Did you have the opportunity to shoot any of the headstones individually?


Here are some from the St. Cuthbert's graveyard. Like most in Scotland it is a fascinating place.


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Mar 14, 2019 22:27:55   #
SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio
 
jgudpns wrote:
Or the bird in the tree? Those are really big tombstones, BTW!


For big tombstones you have to go south to the Borders. Here are some from St. Michael's in Dumfries where Robert Burns is buried.


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Mar 14, 2019 22:30:20   #
SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio
 
jimcrna wrote:
wow..what an excellent photo..been there looks just like it..well done, really appreciate the composition.jim


Have you ever been inside of the church? It's gorgeous - we attended both the Christmas and New Year's services there and then stood in the graveyard to watch the fireworks from the Castle.

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Mar 15, 2019 19:48:43   #
Rob48 Loc: Portland, ME
 
SueScott wrote:
Taken during last year's Christmas holiday.


This is perfectly captured and framed, Sue, and has a wonderful sense of place.

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Mar 15, 2019 21:36:17   #
shutterlab Loc: Jersey Shore
 
I loved the photos and the lead to the location. Going to Edinburgh in October; I would welcome any additional tips.

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Mar 15, 2019 22:43:47   #
Texas1833 Loc: Houston, Texas
 
Fantastic!!! Black and white is usually not my favorite.....but I LOVE this photo. (The man looks like a ghost.)

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Mar 15, 2019 23:30:11   #
SueScott Loc: Hammondsville, Ohio
 
shutterlab wrote:
I loved the photos and the lead to the location. Going to Edinburgh in October; I would welcome any additional tips.


Edinburgh is great - we stay in a self catering flat (#1 Grassmarket) at the bottom of the Grassmarket - there is a great view of the Castle from the living room window. We do self catering rather than B&B's whenever possible because they are usually less expensive and are a whole flat rather than just a bedroom. There is a Sainsbury's grocery store up the hill from where we stay and it's easy walking distance to the Royal Mile. If you attend church, St. Columba's Free Church of Scotland is located at the base of Castle Hill - we attend there when we're in town. Deacon Brodie's Tavern and The World's End are two good restaurants - there is a place called "Oink" on Victoria street which serves shredded pork sandwiches - they go through an entire pig every day. The train service is great if you want to take a day trip outside of town - it's about a 90 minute ride to Stirling. Make your reservations via the internet ahead of time for a deep discount. Museums and art galleries are free (they take donations) and high quality. Make sure you bring comfortable shoes since you'll be doing a lot of walking and if you can, climb Arthur's Seat for a great view of the city. I've done it twice and am hoping to do it again if we return in September. The people are friendly and most areas of the city are quite safe. Enjoy your trip and take tons of pictures!!

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