A Wee Dander Around Town

[Rob MacKillop]

Had a meeting in town, so took a walk as the weather was beautiful today.

Princes Street Gardens




Stumbled on a paving-stone dedication to the famous naturalist, John Muir. This area is now known as Writers' Corner. Little quotations from various writers' works are engraved on paving stones.





The most expensive apartments in Edinburgh...Ramsay Gardens, overlooking Princes Street Gardens.




Trams have arrived in Edinburgh. They really could not have come up with a less inspiring design. Believe me when I say my photo makes them look a lot sexier than they are. No one can get on them yet - driver training is in operation - and also pedestrian awareness is paramount: we have to get used to seeing them around, and hearing their clanging bell. If you arrive at Edinburgh airport, this will be the smoothest connection to Princes Street.



All DP2M, in-camera b&w. I increased the contrast on the last image.​

 

[Pat Reehal]

Great photo's Rob. Terrible looking trams from one who remembers vividly the orange Glasgow trams to Giffnock in the late 50's. They were proper trams with clippies not smart cards!

My beloved would like to send a short note to you, Potsdam Pete and Julian,

"Thank you all so much for persuading Pat to get me a new Merrill DP2. I have always wanted one and it arrives tomorrow. Yours P..., sorry,... Sue."

 

[Rob MacKillop]

You'll love it, Sue. Don't let your worst half get his hands on it!

 

[Pat Reehal]

You'll love it, Sue. Don't let your worst half get his hands on it!

See above post.

Delete 'Pat Reehal likes this' and insert 'Sue Reehal likes this' as it is she who is getting the Merrill. Honest.

 

[Tom Dunne]

A great bunch from your outing and I think the third is the best of a good selection.

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

I knew that Tom and I see things differently at times as I like the second the most and the infomation about the trams. Last time we were there they were digging in the streets. Thanks Rob for keeping us updated about town we so much enjoy.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Thanks, guys. Something for everyone, Ivar

 

[Pete Askew]

Super set all round Rob. The first is so beautifully natural - you can feel the spring colours! The most interesting for me though is the third as it is very reminiscent (again) in its feel of the trees etc in there paintings of one of my favourite artists, David Inshaw.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I can just about see the connection with Inshaw, who I think you mentioned to me before, a long time ago.

I love the guy with the white shirt, lying on the grass in the first image.

 

[Pete Askew]

It is the fine, almost artificial detail of the trees I think.

In the first image, I'm sure that other figure is packing away a rifle. Are you sure you have not accidentally recorded something else here? Maybe you should make a Blow-up!

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Oh dear...