Flickr Scotland

Glasgow University, originally uploaded by pixelsandpaper.

The largest of the original buildings making up what is currently Glasgow University is the Gilbert Scott Building.There is a twin quadrangle layout and between the quadrangles is an open undercroft, seen in the image above. The undercroft lies beneath the grand Bute Hall of the university.

Scottish Austin Seven Club AGM, originally uploaded by mobilevirgin.

"Happened across the AGM of the Scottish Austin Seven Club"

Jetsam, originally uploaded by sahara13.

"Thought this look rather good with the low evening sun."

Rab the Drystone Waller, originally uploaded by Chris Frear.

"Rab spends Saturday morning showing his nephew the finer points of drystone walling. In the afternoon they went fishing for Salmon on the local river. "

Glorious Fool, originally uploaded by Kenny Maths.

"Behold! I give you Mr John Martyn who is indirectly responsible for me having taken up photography seriously...and VERY directly responsible for giving me immense pleasure from his music and live performances.

As for how he led to me taking up photography, I've already detailed that story here:

Ain't No Saint -
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kennymathieson/2650927418/

The wheel turns full circle...or so they say. The first time I ever saw John Martyn perform it was on his Grace and Danger tour. Tonight I attended a concert where he played all of this (now) classic album.

Most of it is about his marriage break-up. At the time he recorded it, he was working with Phil Collins (who drums on the album) and who was also going through a divorce.

It should be too painful to listen to...it's sublime.

John Martyn is a mass of contradictions (but then again...aren't we all?) He's not a household name, but he really should be. His music is the stuff of beauty...it stirs the soul...and moves the heart.

He started out as a folkie, but his music is a mix of folk, jazz, blues, funk, rock and probably a few other influences all fused into a unique style.

Some of my pictures of him have appeared on a couple of official releases...the wheel turns full circle.

Tonight I was in the happy position of having permission to photograph the whole of his concert at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow. My considerable thanks for this are due to John Hillarby (who runs the official John Martyn website) who arranged it with Roy, the tour manager.

If you've never heard of John Martyn, you owe it to yourself (and to a superb artist) to at least find out more. The official website is here:

www.johnmartyn.com/

You can hear some of his classic tracks here:

www.last.fm/music/John+Martyn"

Gate to Morven Lodge, originally uploaded by Thomas in't Veld.

"This is really in the middle of nowhere..."

Glencoe Cottage, originally uploaded by Allan Phillips.

"White Cottage with Stob Dearg of Buchaille Etive Mor in background"

Joe Six-Pack?, originally uploaded by Kenny Maths.

"One of the dancers from Brazilian group the Capoeira Knights, performing during the World Festival 'jam session' on the final Saturday night of this year's Fringe.

Personally, it was a great night for me. I saw/photographed the Capoeira Knights, then Hemingway's Havana, before the wonderfully memorable jam session. If only all Fringe nights could be like this one. :-)"

Pass of Leny, originally uploaded by Unh@ppyb@st@rd.

"hate waterfall ... why are they so hard to get to lol"

Marillion -ABC, Glasgow, 9th Nov 2008, originally uploaded by 1Alan_M.

"Marillion - live at the ABC in Glasgow on the 9th Of November 2008.

Happiness Is The Road"

Stonehaven, originally uploaded by lost4words.

A view towards Stonehaven beach.

Burning Viking Longship in Kirkwall, originally uploaded by Craig in Orkney.

Visiting Jarl Squad came down to Orkney from Lerwick in October 2008.

50 ways to leave your lover, originally uploaded by werewegian.

"Get on your bike, Mike, and set yourself free"

Inveraray Memorial, originally uploaded by JayTeaUK.

"Given I've been reviewing some older shots, seemed appropriate to post this image taken at Inveraray on the shores of Loch Fyne, earlier in the year.

The memorial plaque is dedicated to "....those young lamented here who died in their country's service 1914-1918."

Cockenzie, originally uploaded by C Ray Dancer.

"Looking west from Longniddry Bents in East Lothian towards Cockenzie, with Edinburgh in the distance."

Robbin 1, originally uploaded by bubz85.

"Robbin on a bench at Birnie Loch. I used a fill in flash because of the sun reflecting off the frost."

Cammo, Edinburgh, originally uploaded by edinburghgary.

"Water Tower, Cammo. Located west of Maybury Road. Cammo House lies close. This is the first photo I actively "chased the light for" so to speak. I have read a lot about the golden hour, and how it can really enhance a photo. Well today, I decided to test the theory. I arrived an hour before sunset, however I had a window of only 7 minutes to capture the light which is hitting the hill and tower. I was amazed at how little time it took for the light to die down and the golden glow to disappear."

fashion, originally uploaded by lesmcluckie.

"Miss Scotland 2005 Louise Wetherup at a fashion show for clicsargent childrens charity"

Moon At The Beach (Again), originally uploaded by CitizenLee.

"There was quite a lot of lens flare on this but thankfully I managed to get rid of it all except for the little bit left on the moon. I should have probably cloned out the boats too. I still kinda like it as-is but maybe it's something I'll redo at a later date."