National Monument, Calton Hill

The weather was unpromising, and the temptation to shut off the alarm and go back to bed was almost irresistable. But I made the effort, and got up pre-dawn to meet a group of flickr-ites for a photoshoot.

I think it was worth it.

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pampossum says:

It certainly was-love the light falling on the steps.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

4eyes1lens says:

Very nice, Alex. It's an interesting view for a sunrise shot and works well. You've caught the light well and I like where the figure is in the frame.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Karma' [deleted] says:

Alex that is fantastic! Well done to you.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

bonsaiTwang [deleted] says:

Wow, that's brilliant, the blue is so beautiful & you've handled the verticals so well!

Great to meet you Alex, finally a face to the name!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Claire Shearer says:

Wow what an amazing shot! I wish I had gone now :-(.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

soylentgreen23 says:

Truly excellent work - the lighting is great, the composition is just right, and the overall effect is quite an achievement.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

I like says:

Superb photo. I always find it hard to believe that this is in Scotland!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Surely Not says:

Great sky and the figure just finished it off perfectly!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Emerald Skies says:

Cracking shot Alex. Love the inky blue sky.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Gizmo_F says:

That's stunning Alex, so foreboding and with great dramatic impact.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Wide Eyed1 says:

Is that Rebus in the shot !!

Worth the early rise.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

wolfette says:

gorgeous.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

blue fin art - Settling in says:

That's stunning worth the early rise.

Great lighting and ominous clouds.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Nisbetography says:

Oh yeah! Great shot, well worth it I reckon.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Stem@ says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Most Beautiful of the Kingdom! Insert&Get admin/mod approval, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

MSA - photography/moderate and restricted only says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Crayola Creation / Post 1 - Comment 2, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

The most beautiful
of the kingdom

Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

fiumeazzurro says:

The most beautiful
of the kingdom

Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Rob F1.4 says:

YESSSSS!!!!!!
Your picture is far from the norm.
I like it's groove!
seen in

CrayolaCreation / Post 1 - Comment 2
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

f4h1m says:

The monument is quite dark, but the sky is great!
Nice
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

bernat... says:

Congratulations!!! your photo reach Explore Front Page
You can download the capture in lab.bernatcasero.com/flickr/frontpagecapture? user=8391678...
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

ρrakaz says:

Congrats on making it to Front Page! You can grab the FP screenshot here:
clipyourphotos.com/FP/screenshot/17308

You can keep track of your FP photos in the future here. :)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Ye Tun . says:

Worth it..
And very dreamy shot.. good using scale with one human.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

hype72 says:

Nice !
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Faire Un Voeu says:

Beautiful.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Aniket Prantor says:

Amazing stuff !!!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Iceman Forever says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ~Explore Photo's Group~ Only Explore, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

goodcryst (on and off) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Kens Collection (Admin Invite Only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Phiddy1 (Back on and catching up) says:

EXCELLENT IMAGE seen in "~Explore Photo's Group~Only Explore !!"

~Explore Photo's Group~( Only Explore)
" !! TRULY_ INSPIRING__ Thank You !! "
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Jean de la Tête says:

We would love to see this in:
Lines Curves and Shadows
Welcome!

Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Maphi74 says:

Wonderful Shot

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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Ostholländer (In Copenhagen) says:

Wonderful night shot. I like the colors.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

bhimarammali11 says:

B
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

gato-gato-gato says:

Schön gemacht, sehr gelungene Aufnahme.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

elyziumfields says:

Quality speaks
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Tristram Lesslie says:

What a Beautiful shot
Well-done

Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Iridiai says:

gorgeous!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Medicinemansam says:

Seen in Explore. A stunning and inspiration image well done :)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

vevoianhnheem_12 says:

Ja
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Mwanz says:

incredible!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

desisivo28 says:

Te propongo que pongas una mejor foto
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Katharina G. says:

Wonderful shot!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

relisys76 says:

very nice very
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

jalanilahhidupinipenuhmakna says:

Beatiful
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Billy Currie says:

Simply beautiful
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

G_iG_i says:

Awesome!
Congrats for the explore!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Steeve Lane says:

Well worth getting up early. Awesome shot.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Lux_Imagery [deleted] says:

This is a wonderful shot, I am an admin for Lux Top 100 and we would love to have this in our group.

Please consider adding it to "Lux Top 100", a unique kind of group.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Faisal! says:

Just beautiful!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

alberto_as_v2 says:

Oh my god!!! Edinburgh!!!! I miss very very much this BEAUTYFULL city!!!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Globetrotter1975 says:

This is a superb shot, love how you have captured the shadow of someone in the picture too!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Sigfredo says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called ICONOS DE "TOTO", and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Sigfredo says:

Seen in

ICONOSDE "TOTO"
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Dr. Ilia says:

Wow ! Great capture !!!
This photo has Spirit

This photo has been selected for ·Spirit Of Photography·
Please add this image to Spirit Of Photography,Post 1 & Awards 5
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Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

4eyes1lens says:

Seen in Square Scotland

Thanks for posting ;)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Azdoe says:

Good composition !
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Hossam_terbo_eg says:

Good photo
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

4eyes1lens says:

Congratulations!
Your photo has been chose as an admin's choice in Square Scotland and has been added to the Pick of the Week display. This week it will feature on the group homepage.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

r.AI (-) says:

Love it!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

ggggm01 says:

ب
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Soleil is me. says:

Bravo! Greeting from Bangkok:)

The splendid artwork from your great talent; beautiful & inspired million flickr members . Such a great artistic eyes to captured/treatment. I pleasure and honor to give you the awards; feel free to display to My amazing group;

SPLENDID PHOTO.. YOUR PHOTO WINS
THE BEST IN THE INSPIRE GROUP by the Admin considered.

INSPIRE Invite ONLY
You are INVITED to display this wonderful photo
in the INSPIRE Pool, and give 2 awards to your best friends..

Have a nice day and be happy:)
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Sette (anna_agnese) says:

Super!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve Masiello says:

Nice subject, but it's the sky that really makes the shot. Well done.
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

gian301 says:

the monument is beautiful, and your shot is even better ;)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

aamir.waheed says:

Congratulations Explored!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

dragonfly241 says:

Wonderful picture...
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Beanbiscuit [deleted] says:

Imposing perspective! And the dark blue sky is really gorgeous.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

shot away says:

Great stuff !!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Killah K says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called LIGHT | LUMIERE - Your Best Photos, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

digital kid2007 says:

Your Photo Has Inspired Me!!!
You Are Invited To:

Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

alex.steev [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The world is coming to an end very soon., and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jeffkingla says:

thanks for adding to the group!

--
Seen next to a fellow photo of the group "LIGHT | LUMIERE - Your Best Photos". (?)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Marcos Rivero2008 says:

Impresionante el procesado es increíble con tu permiso la guardo
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Grazerin/Dorli B says:

Fabulous.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

michael prince says:

Alex, well done - I hadn't seen this one till now. The light is superb.
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

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National Monument, Calton Hill

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