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.
Wellington & Copenhagen in matching hats
I love the public’s contribution to the statue of Wellington and horse Copenhagen outside Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art . So much more memorable. (Thanks to tweet from @DunningDesign who mentioned dual coneheads).
Edinburgh & no camera ?
A relaxing family weekend in Edinburgh did not mean image creation with no camera was impossible, I just had to be fast with the iPhone. Some shots from George St, Edinburgh.
Look cor blimey its Mary Poppins ! No cheese in the Church ?
Burn your fur-coats, its summer Hello ? Spring outside a monumental little secret
Last year I wrote about how visiting The Church of Holy Rude in Stirling was surprising. While the car was being serviced I spent an hour wandering around the outside of the church. I have no fasciation for graveyards, but the textures and symbolism was so strong (as were the snowdrops) my iphone was deployed.
Stirling’s monumental little secret
I have visited many churches and this one is stunning. The 14th century timber roof beams, graphic windows, and an organ to make the hairs on the back of your neck stand on end.Fine buildings become special when the people who own, run and maintain them not only appreciate their wonder, but share it freely with others. It is staffed by friendly volunteers, knowledgeable in its construction and heritage. I visited this church many times and always received a warm welcome. If your are looking for discovery and enrichment while in Stirling, take an hour and make this part of your day. Judging by the visitors book, the rest of the world knows all about Stirling’s monumental little secret too.
This is my first Church Panorama taken near the Altar. Church of Holy Rude website here.
