Gold light spilt like blood
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So romantic, in an historical sense. Love this
I couldn’t resist trying to catch the golden light shining out into this historic square. A statue of John Knox, my least favourite Scottish figure, looms over this space….but he was wreathed in darkness 🙂
Lovely Seonaid – the photo is beautiful and the text even more so.
Thanks Tina, it’s an evocative spot in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town 🙂
Very evocative. I know similar Old Town Edinburgh spots and I can see why you chose those words. Beautiful x
Thanks Kellie…..there’s so mush history spilling over the cobbles of Edinburgh 🙂
I hope you had a wonderful trip away, 25 years of marriage is a wonderful achievement!
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I may be intruding into the poet’s mind too far, and perhaps this is something that should not be done in the realm of creative writing, when I ask you to comment on how you came to write “gold light spilt like blood” as you reflected upon this particular photo. This brought to me a feeling that I would not have experienced in simply looking at the glowing light in the photo. Your photos are always breathtaking, and your words along with them open up whole new thoughts for me. Beautiful thoughts, and others thoughts too.
Wow, that really has atmosphere.
Thanks Colin, when I turned into the courtyard I was stopped in my tracks. The whole place feels washed in history and us overlooked by my less than favourite historic Scot…..Mr Knox!
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Beautiful, yet inspiring! Wonderful post, Seonaid!
Thank you Amy, it’s been wonderful getting to know you through the blogs over the year. Looking forward to many more years of sharing 🙂
I’m wondering whether all these really nice recent shots were taken as part of what I call ‘photo expeditions’ or do you always have your camera with you to capture unanticipated moments? I carry a Sony Hx9V with me in the truck to capture these unanticipated moments but bring the Nikon along when I am ‘purposefully’ out to take pictures. What usually happens however (as it did the other day) is that I happen upon a prime opportunity and don’t have the Nikon with me. So frustrating. Keep an eye out for an upcoming post. The image (of frost flowers) is OK … and was taken with the Sony … I’m still kicking myself for not having had the Nikon along which would have done a much better job. Argh! Keep these beautiful posts coming Seonaid. We will be celebrating the Solstice here today. And as I compose this comment I do so by lamp light … one of our concessions on this day is to go without electric lights as a way of celebrating the sun and the little illumination it will provide today. 14:48 of darkness tonight and 9:12 of light today. Peace. D
David, most of the recent Edinburgh shots were taken on a couple of days when my husband had a few jobs to do for clients in the middle of the city….so I hitched a ride with my camera and went looking for shots!
I do carry my Canon with me most if the time….on all daily dog walks and car trips…..just in case 🙂 I found a wonderful camera bag which doubles up as a not very stylish, but very practical handbag. This allows me to carry my camera, tripod (when I can be bothered with its extra weight), purse and phone….everything a girl needs when out and about 🙂
I love your idea of spending the solstice by candle light. I might need to borrow it for next year here in Scotland. I love the stillness this time of year offers. Thank you for all your wonderful comments over the year, and I look forward to another year of blogosphere friendship. Xx
Yes indeed. I have enjoyed all of your thoughts and observations. Having you reflect on my work has been a delight too. A real synergy … let’s both agree to more in the coming year. I’m game. D
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Great image, and the haiku just adds to it 🙂
Thanks Sue, I walked under an archway I usually just walk past and was captivated by the pool of light and the silhouettes. I took lots of shots, but it was difficult with the very low light, and the wind and rain…..this one captured what I saw in my mind 🙂
And that’s what it’s all about! 🙂
These are inspiring Seonaid, I might try to write some winter haiku 🙂
I’ll look forward to reading them….link them to here if you like Gilly:-)
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The stories your photos tell are always interesting.
Charlie, it’s always wonderful to hear from you. I’m delighted my photos lead you into stories…that’s what images do for me too 🙂
This is one of my favorites! Your photos always touch me Seonaid!
What a lovely comment, it’s so wonderful to hear that what catches my heart and eye also effects you 🙂
It true!