Sunset in Edinburgh's New TownClimbing up the back of Hanover Street, the Old Town hovers in the sky like a mirage from a distant age. To my right, shooting down George Street, the sun crashes to the earth again. Its wake reminds me of the last vibrant flashes of a fever dream. Everything is cast either in the gauzy pastels of fantasy or sharp, black silhouettes.

The symmetry of the moment stills me.

A statue of William Pitt the Younger, little more than a somber outline, stares at a castle in the sky. Edinburgh overflows with such contrasts. Precious metals ripple to the horizon chased by a sky black as the night sea. It’s little wonder so many boundless imaginations harbored here. My own creative sails have pulled taught in these mystic drafts.

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  1. Katrina Mauro April 15, 2011 at 9:33 am

    Beautiful!! Great composition! And I love that bird at the top of the photo too…such a great detail!

    1. Keith Savage April 16, 2011 at 9:36 am

      I have so many birds hanging out in my photos from Edinburgh – I kinda like ’em too 🙂

  2. Katherina April 15, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    I love the contrast between the black and the light sky….

    1. Keith Savage April 16, 2011 at 9:38 am

      That’s really what makes this shot, but I also like the symmetry of the domed buildings on either side.

  3. Roy | cruisesurfingz April 15, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    Excellent contrast!

  4. Christine April 15, 2011 at 8:46 pm

    Gorgeous photo!

  5. Jen April 17, 2011 at 5:52 pm

    Your photography is fantastic, viewing your pictures makes me miss home all the more.

    1. Keith Savage April 18, 2011 at 8:11 am

      Hi Jen, which part of Scotland are you from?

  6. Raymond April 17, 2011 at 8:56 pm

    Edinburgh is the most awesome of places — great shot!

  7. Dalene - Hecktic Travels April 17, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    Beautiful shot! Will be in this corner of the world soon…can’t wait!

    1. Keith Savage April 18, 2011 at 8:10 am

      Hi Dalene, when and where are you going in Scotland?

  8. jade April 17, 2011 at 10:35 pm

    lovely shot! love the blues and yellows together.

  9. de VOC April 20, 2011 at 9:19 am

    Perfect snap 🙂

    Should get my camera and gear to Edinburgh (at the moment visiting Amsterdam)

    Keep those pics coming 🙂

  10. Dave and Deb June 25, 2011 at 9:53 am

    Gorgeous Photo and I love your description below. It brought me right into the moment.

  11. Simona July 28, 2011 at 8:43 am

    This is such a beautiful picture, I love the colors! I wish to go back there soon!

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