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Uploaded: 03/02/07 11:56 PM GMT
If at first you don't succeed, try, try, again!...
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famous words by Robert the Bruce Here he is surveying the land of Stirling from the Castle. If you look to the left of the statue you will see the Wallace Monument in the distance. Click on the link to learn more about the history .....I know! more homework!!! lol! ;)

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.Blumie
03/02/07 11:57 PM GMT
No question - this is his land. He looks that much like a king as he stands there. Great capture from a fantastic angle my friend.
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I would be happy, seeing you in my galerie. Today I've posted 3 handsome guys
.boremachine
03/03/07 12:20 AM GMT
as Sabine said, he's the King :o)
and your composition is worthy ;o))
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If you have some minutes why don't you come visiting my gallery ?
::tiganitos
03/03/07 1:02 AM GMT
the view is amazing. Your camera must worth a fortune but the capture is priceless. So much depth. Who took this shot ? It's awesome 11/10
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life is a movie that has no genre
::scorpie
03/03/07 1:33 AM GMT
Another amazing capture, fabbu fogz.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is.... Frank Scully
.photos_587
03/03/07 1:40 AM GMT
Yes, this is a fabulous shot in all ways. Thanks. ;-)
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I will only have limited internet access for the rest of the week - my move is finally started and I won't be connected back until sometime Mon. afternoon. ;-( Steve
::100k_xle
03/03/07 1:47 AM GMT
Great shot ! Gave it a 10. Well deserved.

E J
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::LynEve
03/03/07 3:58 AM GMT
Well if the Scottish Tourist Board (or whatever it is called ) see this they will be beating on your door - Excellent Patti.
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
::phasmid
03/03/07 4:12 AM GMT
I agree with Lyn, Patti. You've grown so much as a photographer since I've been on the site...And I know it's not just your equipment. Another priceless shot, my dear.

:)♥PJ

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"You owe it to us all to get on with what you're good at." W.H. AUDEN (1907-1973)
::DigiCamMan
03/03/07 4:14 AM GMT
Ok...which one is he? Robert or Bruce? A grand view and a nice composition. A great job ere Mizz Fogz.
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I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is. Albert Camus ........ My Gallery
::jswgpb
03/03/07 4:36 AM GMT
I thought he was dead ?? Oh it's a statue. :-) Great job my dear.
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Always remember - Follow the Yellow Brick Road, it will lead you to the Emerald City and OZ A very nice place to repose. Trust me on this one, I live there ............The Lion...................... MY GALLERY - The Magical Mystery Tour
::Dunstickin
03/03/07 8:37 AM GMT
Never looked like this beside Mel Gibson?...
Terrific shot getting both near and distance included!...
There is so much history around us, that we can work at teaching our 'cousins' for years to come...however, in Digi's case....I think we have a problem eh?....
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*You will have noticed that I haven't been commenting as much on your fine images!..This is because of the pains in my hands!..the constant use of the keyboard, makes this difficult..so, my dear friends..I can only apologise to you all in advance!* Dunstickin's Gallery
.corngrowth
03/03/07 9:00 AM GMT
Patti, not only thanks for the beautiful image but for the cultural /historical education as well. Very interesting! Regards, Cornelius
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Verbeter de wereld, begin bij jezelf (improve the world, start with yourself).
.s0050463
03/03/07 11:21 AM GMT
Great shot Patti, what a wide view and nice history!
Thank you.
Nick
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Please visit my gallery.
::kidder
03/03/07 1:11 PM GMT
I'll echo everyone elses comments on the quality of your shot Patti!! Beautiful capture! Really enjoying your series! C):-)
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EXPERIENCE TEACHES SLOWLY; and at the cost of mistakes! VISIT MY GALLERY
::Anita54
03/03/07 2:50 PM GMT
Perfectly done Patti. The strength of his character against that wonderful background is really a powerful presentation. Excellent post. Thanks.
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Please know that I enjoy your work even though I don't always get to comment. I try to look at (and enjoy) all your new posts and always appreciate the time you take to stop in at my gallery as well. Have a happy day ;) Anita
.Inkeri
03/03/07 4:02 PM GMT
Another Amazing shot,Patti..He stands there like a king..
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::krt
03/04/07 6:19 PM GMT
Fabulous! Stunning composition and excellent DOF. Only 64 in the C-Index??!! Someone's being a sourpuss; it should have got more (IMHO) :-)
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solita17
03/05/07 5:23 AM GMT
A powerful, imposing image, Robert's statue, looking out over his country. T'riffic shot, Patti.
mary
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"If I dream I shall be real, or really myself..." Robert Penn Warren
.PhotoKandi
03/07/07 7:49 PM GMT
Excellent picture Patti! It's so sharp and there is so much depth in it, i really like it. Great perspective on all sides, thumbs up!
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~ Capturing the elements of nature ~
.johindes
04/04/07 11:33 PM GMT
What a wonderful picture,Lord of all he surveys indeed. The things he must see from up there. Brilliant picture.
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Very very new to this, and only have a bog standard fuji 2mb digi camera.

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