Skywatch Friday - holding up the sky


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

See other Skywatch Friday photos here.

Comments

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

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  3. 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. Cor, he aint half strong!

    Stunning pic. Thanks for sharing.

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

    Have a great weekend!
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  6. perfect title for that photo, just great.

    Gill in Canada

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

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

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  10. Perfect entry for skywatch. Enjoy the weekend.

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  11. Beautiful. Thank you for sharing!

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

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  13. great photo, sky photos are my favorite

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  14. Great perspective! :)
    Happy SWF

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

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  16. Very nice framing. Good capture :)

    Have a great week end!

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  17. This is beautiful sky.
    Great photo!

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

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  19. Very nice - makes my back ache thinking about it.

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  20. Great shots and perspective.

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

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  22. Great photo, great caption! Have a great weekend.

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

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

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  25. A very creative photograph. Really enjoyed this one.

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

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