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the Acropolis in... Edinburgh?
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Uploaded: 02/23/07 11:28 PM GMT
the Acropolis in... Edinburgh?
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....by some quirk of the imagination, I thought I was in Athens for a moment! ;) ...the Acropolis, also known as the National Monument is situated on top of Calton Hill in the centre of Edinburgh city - sometimes referred to as 'Athens of the North'. I walked up the hill on Tuesday, it was my birthday by the way, and I was just happy because of where I was and the sun was shining too and what a reward when I got to the top - the views around the city were amazing! The monument, which was built in 1822, was designed as a replica of the facade of the Parthenon in Athens a year after Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo, and was in commemoration of the soldiers who lost their lives in the Napoleonic wars.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Another fish!!!
I was as a kid in Greece and saw the Acropolis. It looks fantastic when you are in the city, but as closer you come, as more you see, how old it is. And when you are there, it feels like a lot of stones. This one looks amazing from close also. So congratulations again to your b-day and to this great shot.
I was as a kid in Greece and saw the Acropolis. It looks fantastic when you are in the city, but as closer you come, as more you see, how old it is. And when you are there, it feels like a lot of stones. This one looks amazing from close also. So congratulations again to your b-day and to this great shot.
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I would be happy, seeing you in my galerie. Today I've posted Stairs or Elevator?
Beautiful capture Patti, and thanks for narrative - really enjoyed it.
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Why not go out on a limb, that is where the fruit is....
Frank Scully
Your actually admitting to it this year eh?? LOL Are you sure you didnt take the wrong plane Patti and end up in Greece?? lol Thanks for the interesting info on this shot! I bet you saw a lot of neat stuff like this on your trip! Happy Birthday again my friend!
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WHAT IS MAN WITHOUT THE BEASTS? If all the beasts were gone, man would die from a great loneliness of the spirit. For whatever happens to the beasts, soon happens to man. All things are connected. ~Chief Seattle VISIT MY GALLERY
Bet that looks a little odd though with all the surroundings. LOL Great job my dear, did you have some ale on your birthday ??
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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
Great Photo and history lesson to boot. Where else but Caedes can you get all that.
E J
E J
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Very good. Birthday huh? I quit having them a long time ago. Hope it was happy.
Steve ;-)
Steve ;-)
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Right now, I'm once again in the middle of a move that won't be completed for 2 weeks, once I get that done, I'll post again. I will still comment on yours. Keep smiling in the mean time. ;-)
Steve
You again....quit buggin me...I'm not commenting. Wow this is great! Very nice job. I didn't really say that....I was just thinking it. *slams door really hard*
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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
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Great shot of a piece of history.....I believe this is 'related' to our 'Penshaw Monument'..same design and built at the same time!...in a similar kind of area!...
Good post my dear!
Good post my dear!
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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!*
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What a wonderful place to spent a birthday - wpuld make you feel very young :)
A great shot of this increible structure, and thanks for the history of it as well. The perspective is wonderful.
Btw thanks for you comment saying you liked my picture, not sure which one, you didnt say but glad you enjoyed it :)
A great shot of this increible structure, and thanks for the history of it as well. The perspective is wonderful.
Btw thanks for you comment saying you liked my picture, not sure which one, you didnt say but glad you enjoyed it :)
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
HAPPY BIRTHAY PATTI !!!!!
so you have the same day as my granny has, good to know for next year :o)
this one almost looks painted, the ascent was well worth it, great composition :o)
so you have the same day as my granny has, good to know for next year :o)
this one almost looks painted, the ascent was well worth it, great composition :o)
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If you have some minutes why don't you come visiting my gallery ?
Happy Birthday Patti, and what a marvelous picture of a marvelous place. I suffered myself to get up there to take an overview of Edinburgh myself (see Edinburgh in my gallery). It is a wonderful place! Thank you for the information, I didn't what it was before I read this!
Nick
Nick
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Please visit my gallery.
happy birthday (better late then never) from me to and a lovely picture it looks like greece:))
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laughter is the best medicine.
The fact that I love this form of architecture leaves me in awe of this gracious capture that you are sharing. Wonderful angle and colors in the shadowplay of columns. Great job!!
Gud Ole Bessy ;)
Gud Ole Bessy ;)
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Humor is a key to well being....I live life attempting to bring a smile and joy to others. ***SMILE***
Happy Birthday..! (better later than never) Superb shot with Fantastic colors and
composition..and with Great history..Thank You..
composition..and with Great history..Thank You..
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Most educational. And, Happy birthday again. I'm glad your here. great post.
Pat
Pat
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Only the lush green grass was the death give away here.
As usualy, you shot the image at the right time of day.
Thanks for this posting, i like it a lot.
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Oh, i just read that congratulations are in order with your 31nd birthday Patti ! although to late, HAPPY BIRTHDAY !