In the Capital — Weekend Sky #121

Hi All 👋 My latest entry for Hammad's Weekend Sky Challenge. This early morning shot was during an unplanned overnight stay in Edinburgh ??????? Looking towards Princes Street, Edinburgh I also transformed the image into a watercolour ?? In the prompt, I specified the location as being Edinburgh. Giving the AI a location does change … Continue reading In the Capital — Weekend Sky #121

Edinburgh Reflections — Cellpic Sunday

Hi All 👋 This is my latest post for John's Cellpic Sunday. This is The Ivy in Edinburgh. I took this shot just as we came out of Rose Street & was impressed by the reflections in the building. The entrance to Rose Street is the gap in the buildings in the reflection that can … Continue reading Edinburgh Reflections — Cellpic Sunday

Cascading Floral Fountain: FOTD Jan 23 with AI Artistry

Hi All 👋 My latest post for Cee's FOTD. Although Cee's taking a much-deserved break, I'm keeping my FOTD posts going as I explore further with flowers in Hot Mods. Looking forward to Cee's return in February ? I am delving into my archives for warm, sunny shots during these frosty days. This one took … Continue reading Cascading Floral Fountain: FOTD Jan 23 with AI Artistry

On the Edge — Lens-Artists Challenge #269

Hi All 👋 My entry for this week's challenge, hosted by Patti. These first shots were inspired by Patti's capture of the Scott Monument. Edinburgh Castle perched on the edge of a volcanic plug. Edinburgh CastleEdinburgh Castle Next is a busy bee working it's way around the edge of an allium flower head. Honey Bee … Continue reading On the Edge — Lens-Artists Challenge #269

Floral Clock — Photographing Public Art

Hi, all ? My latest post for Natalie's #PPAC. This Floral Clock is a large-scale, decorative timepiece in Edinburgh. It can be found by the stairs leading down in to West Princes Street Gardens & has been created from flowers since 1903. I took the shots below at different times & you can see that … Continue reading Floral Clock — Photographing Public Art

In The Gardens — Pull Up a Seat Wk #38

Hi All 👋 My entry for Xingfumamas Pull Up a Seat Challenge. This bench sits by the lower path in the Western Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. Bench in Princes Street Gardens This wee guy I've featured before, sits across from the bench ? Andy Scott Baby Elephant Sculpture

Elephant Sculpture — Monday Portrait Sep 11

This is a fun challenge not hosted by anyone, so if you want to join in, just post a photo. This is one of Andy Scott's Sculptures & can be found in Prices Street Gardens, Edinburgh. Andy Scott is a world renowned sculptor based in LA. One of his most notable pieces is the Kelpies, … Continue reading Elephant Sculpture — Monday Portrait Sep 11

It’s Great to Often Look Up

Hi All 👋 My entry for Debbie's Six Word Saturday. While waiting for the Pro-Independence March gathering last week, my wife & I decided to get a coffee at a wee cafe off the Royal Mile called Hideout Cafe. The stonework of the surrounding buildings was set off perfectly by the clear blue sky & … Continue reading It’s Great to Often Look Up