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Skywatch Friday - holding up the sky


The 'golden boy' on top of the University of Edinburgh's Old College holds up the sky.

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  1. Anonymous19 March 2009 at 20:38

    That's such a great photo! I actually spotted this statue for the first time this earlier this week so I'm really happy you've posted more of a close-up!!

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  2. Maria19 March 2009 at 21:02

    Really a great photo! And what a task for the 'golden boy' to hold up the sky :)

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  3. B SQUARED19 March 2009 at 21:10

    I remember that guy. And it has been a long time since I was there. Thanks for jogging my memory.

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  4. Anonymous19 March 2009 at 21:25

    Cor, he aint half strong!

    Stunning pic. Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Guy D19 March 2009 at 21:42

    Great shot of the dome and sky, thanks for sharing Linda.

    Have a great weekend!
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  6. Gill - That British Woman19 March 2009 at 21:44

    perfect title for that photo, just great.

    Gill in Canada

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  7. Neil Tasker19 March 2009 at 22:07

    Cracking photo. Just discovered your blog for the first time. I'll be back.

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  8. Anonymous19 March 2009 at 22:19

    Great photo, and I love the title - holding up the sky! That's exactly what it looks like. Love it!

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  9. Jane Hards Photography19 March 2009 at 22:36

    I had forgotten all about that little figure. A little pocket atlas. Cute.

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  10. Photo Cache19 March 2009 at 23:30

    Perfect entry for skywatch. Enjoy the weekend.

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  11. Baruch20 March 2009 at 04:17

    Great photo!

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  12. Enigma20 March 2009 at 04:29

    Beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

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  13. Tash20 March 2009 at 05:57

    ditto-ditto from me! Funny and scenic - really really great photo.

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  14. Deb20 March 2009 at 08:56

    great photo, sky photos are my favorite

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  15. Julie20 March 2009 at 11:30

    Great perspective! :)
    Happy SWF

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  16. Arija20 March 2009 at 12:06

    oor golden boy, he never gets a chance to lie down and have a rest.

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  17. Kiji20 March 2009 at 13:06

    Very nice framing. Good capture :)

    Have a great week end!

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  18. kazu20 March 2009 at 13:14

    This is beautiful sky.
    Great photo!

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  19. Olga Levina20 March 2009 at 13:55

    Nice of the golden boy to do such an important job!.. very cool post.

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  20. Russ20 March 2009 at 14:54

    Very nice - makes my back ache thinking about it.

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  21. Unknown20 March 2009 at 16:30

    Great shots and perspective.

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  22. Tink *~*~*20 March 2009 at 17:20

    He looks so teeny-tiny up there =8^0

    http://mymobileadventures.tumblr.com/

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  23. Bj20 March 2009 at 19:40

    Great photo, great caption! Have a great weekend.

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  24. HappyK20 March 2009 at 20:17

    Love the title!
    Interesting picture and a great one for sky watch.

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  25. Carolyn21 March 2009 at 02:06

    Wonderful photograph, Golden Boy looks a little to real! Happy Spring and have a great weekend.
    Smiles

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  26. Tarolino21 March 2009 at 02:13

    A very creative photograph. Really enjoyed this one.

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  27. Greg Dimitriadis21 March 2009 at 13:24

    Very nice photo. These golden boys can be usually found on top of columns (like the Bastille column). It's original to see one on top of a cupola.

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  28. Anonymous23 March 2009 at 11:13

    Very nice semisilhouette and sky. I like this. Happy SWF!

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