Thursday, November 27, 2008 

Glasgow University


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.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008 

Ready to throw...


Ready to throw..., originally uploaded by equso.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008 

View of the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland - 2008

Monday, November 24, 2008 

Scottish Austin Seven Club AGM

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

Sunday, November 23, 2008 

Jetsam


Jetsam, originally uploaded by sahara13.

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

Friday, November 21, 2008 

Rab the Drystone Waller


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. "

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 

Glorious Fool


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"

Tuesday, November 18, 2008 

Gate to Morven Lodge


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

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

Monday, November 17, 2008 

Glencoe Cottage


Glencoe Cottage, originally uploaded by Allan Phillips.

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

Sunday, November 16, 2008 

Joe Six-Pack?


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. :-)"

Saturday, November 15, 2008 

Pass of Leny


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

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

Friday, November 14, 2008 

Marillion -ABC, Glasgow, 9th Nov 2008

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

Happiness Is The Road"

Thursday, November 13, 2008 

rainbow during tanker berthing

Wednesday, November 12, 2008 

Stonehaven


Stonehaven, originally uploaded by lost4words.

A view towards Stonehaven beach.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 

Burning Viking Longship in Kirkwall

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

Monday, November 10, 2008 

50 ways to leave your lover


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

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

Sunday, November 09, 2008 

Inveraray Memorial


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."

Saturday, November 08, 2008 

Edinburgh Castle Shines


Edinburgh Castle Shines, originally uploaded by Stewart =W=.

Friday, November 07, 2008 

North Coast of Scotland - 9

Thursday, November 06, 2008 

Holy Rude Stirling


Holy Rude Stirling, originally uploaded by Florian Seiffert (F*).

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 

Cockenzie


Cockenzie, originally uploaded by C Ray Dancer.

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

Tuesday, November 04, 2008 

Robbin 1


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."

Monday, November 03, 2008 

Cammo, Edinburgh


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."

Sunday, November 02, 2008 

fashion


fashion, originally uploaded by lesmcluckie.

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

Saturday, November 01, 2008 

Moon At The Beach (Again)


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."

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