Category: City Photography

I took this city photography in and around Scotland, but there are a few from cities beyond. They are good for exploring architecture and textures,  trying to knit a view of interest while excluding extraneous detail. Random things happen in cities.

  • Catalonia Revisited

    Catalonia Revisited

    We have had several holidays in Catalonia the beautiful North East corner of Spain. The region and its leaders are in a struggle for independence from greater Spain. This struggle has always been visible while touring round its villages, towns and cities. We saw a few signs dotted around the main towns, often in English like this one in 2014.

    Girona, Catalonia, Spain

    On our most recent visit this year, this movement is more visible and, a reasonable assumption – more popular. More houses fly the Catalan flag, or a twisted ribbon insignia (much like the Scottish National Party’s emblem). Another campaign similarity with Scotland are signs that say “Si” or “Yes”. It often feels like a shared understanding exists between the supporters in each country.

    This year these signs have grown in size, number and sharper messaging.

  • Views of Stirling

    Views of Stirling

    More views of Stirling from an early morning wander around the Wallace Monument.

     

     

     

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  • Poppy Tails: To Stirling By Train

    Poppy Tails: To Stirling By Train

    A dog must have her hair just right before venturing outside.

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  • Disturbance Below The River Clyde

    Dark and distressing disturbance below the river Clyde in Glasgow. Before entering the tunnel we assembled north of the tunnel.

    Typically Glasgow

    And gathered in our small group

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  • The Wallace Monument

    The Wallace Monument

    The Wallace Monument was built by my wife’s father, as I explained to my children when they were young. You could tell because if you looked closely you could see he ‘missed a bit’! Capturing the brickwork means an early start for sunrise, but worth it.

    Sunset over Wallace Monument
    Sunset over Wallace Monument

     

    Moonset
    Moonset

     

    Sunrise light
    Sunrise light

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  • Stirling Night Light and Bridge of Allan Fireworks

    Stirling night light and Bridge of Allan fireworks.

    Stirling Night Light from above the M9
    Stirling Night Light from Above the M9

     

    Frizzy fireworks
    Frizzy fireworks

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