Skywatch Friday - gothic spaceship
The Scott Monument on Princes Street was described by Bill Bryson as a 'gothic spaceship'. Against a backdrop of exploding contrails this was exactly what it looked like on Saturday morning.
It wasn't easy to get this shot, trying to hold my wee camera steady against a southerly gale. And while standing in the middle of the road between traffic light sequences.
More bloggers risking life and limb for a shot of the sky are at Skywatch Friday.
And an update for Kelly, who asked about the Gaelic pronunciation of 'Bheniamian' (Benjamin), in my post Language lessons. I consulted an expert, and it's pronounced 'Venyamin'.
Woohoo, that was pretty impressive stuff. That monument was made for you and your camera.
ReplyDeleteGreat title!!!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent. The title alone, then the image to follow in tandem just brilliant.
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous photographs.
Wonderful shot! It could be part of Dr Who.
ReplyDeleteWow - that's impressive! I remember Scotts monument from the times I was in Edinburgh, a very interesting and beatiful monument. Love the title - it really looks like a gothic spaceship!
ReplyDeleteWow, that first picture is just stunning!!
ReplyDeleteClever use of that iconic building.
ReplyDeleteCool sky & cool shots!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of it being a Gothic spaceship. Wonderful description. The contrails and light make it seem all the more possible that the description is correct. :)
ReplyDeleteJust Glorious!! They don't build them like That anymore!!
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What a brave girl you are!
ReplyDeleteBut the effect is smashing:)
Hugs.
Wow! Great photos!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant shots! I've always been a big fan of got his architecture and blue skies, so a combination of both makes a wonderful mix in my books!
ReplyDeleteI've never even heard of this before, but it looks impressive in these great photos. If you hadn't written about it, I never would have guessed about the weather, it looks like a beautiful day!
ReplyDeleteTerrific shots.
ReplyDeleteThat first one is a fabulous shot!!! Absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love the back lighting and silhouette of the "gothic spaceship"!
Here in Mammoth we frequently have clouds that look like contrails, but I don't think that's what they are...In your study of clouds, did you learn about any natural phenomenon that creates the contrail type of cloud???
Sweet shots. I get a really good feel for how the monument towers over the street.
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome photo! (Not eloquent like Bill B. but so very true.) I must visit sometime soon.
ReplyDeleteDid you read Bryson's A Walk in the Woods? I listened to it on tape and would burst out laughing every 15 minutes.
This monument is massive, and you took advantage of these lights to do this magnificent artwork!Congratulations, your pictures are outstanding!
ReplyDelete*** Thanks so much for your gentle comment and visit in Bonjour Luxembourg.
Léia
It does put you in mind of something from Heman! lol
ReplyDeleteNice and interesting series
ReplyDeleteWow this structure is amazing! Great shot thanks for sharing and the visit!
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I'm impressed. This is a very interesting shot, great entry for Skywatch!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic structure. I'm glad you didn't get run over getting the photo. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteThe pictures are worth risking the traffic! Well done!
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Thank you for letting me know the pronunciation of Bheniamian!!!
ReplyDeleteAn impressive silhouette
ReplyDeleteReally stunning!!
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Brave creature for standing in the middle of the street for this shot. Gothic spaceship really is a perfect description of it.
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