The theme of the Gallery over at Sticky Fingers today is Picture Postcard.
I’m not quite sure why I love this shot so much. It really shouldn’t work – I’ve got the fence in focus instead of the castle – but I guess in my mind those spikey black fences are as much a part of Edinburgh’s character as the castle itself. And even when it’s not the focus, the outline of the castle is so distinctive that you couldn’t mistake this for a photo of any other city in the world.
I’ve given it an old-timey look, because I’m a sucker for those rounded corners.
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You’re right, it’s instantly recognisable, and it’s a great shot. Just the blurred shape of the castle makes it everything Edinburgh
Thanks so much 🙂 xxx
It’s a very nostalgic looking photo. I like the fact that the railings are the focal point. The colours are fab too x
Me, nostalgic about Edinburgh? Never 😉 thanks for the lovely comment xx
Gorgeous picture. x
Thanks lovely 🙂 can’t wait to see all the other entries this week x
Ahh the lovely Edinburgh Castle. Love Edinburgh x
It’s a very photogenic city isn’t it?! Xx
gorgeous colours and I’m a sucker for the rounded corners too. I like the things you’re not expecting being the ones that are in focus – it makes you look harder and think…
We were born in the wrong decade, I guess! Trying to take photos like we’re living in the 70s! Thanks for commenting 🙂 x
Love it! It almost looks 3D!
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I think it looks like a hybrid oil painting. Definitely a unique photo and makes a pleasant change from the usual pictures you see of landmarks.
Thanks for such thoughtful comments xx
I have never been there or even seen the castle but I like the focus, it makes it more unusual! Great photo!
Thanks so much! Hope you can visit sometime, it’s a great city xx
It’s a gorgeous photo. I love that the castle isn’t in focus because then it would be exactly like any other postcard of Edinburgh!
Ahh, lovely comment, thank you! Xx
Gorgeous colours and i love that the railings are focal point to the picture xxx
Thanks so much! x
Another fab photo, you really have an eye for a great shot! I love the black spikes against the soft background, really artistic 🙂
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Ahh, you are very kind, thanks so much 🙂 xx
I still recognised Edinburgh castle instantly. Very nice photo! I really want to go here this year!
I hope you get there! It’s a brilliant city, so much to do. Always better if the weather is kind, of course! LEt me know if you get a date in the diary and I’ll send you a link to my A-Z of the city, lots of hidden secrets! x
Ahhh the castle! I’ve not been to see it in years, which is terrible. Beautiful picture.
Thanks Laura! It’s years and years since I’ve been inside it too! Love getting off the train and looking up at it though 🙂 x
Great picture, making me a tad homesick though……sob!
Sigh, me too! It spoils you, doesn’t it?! Xx
Wow I really like this. It’s very different x
Thank you!
Definitely recognisable – and I’ve only been to Edinburgh once!
🙂 it’s pretty distinctive! Hope you get to go again sometime x
Wicked photo! I’ve only been to Edinburgh once and I knew where it was right away! You clever photo-ing lady you!
Ooh, when were you there? You should go again, you’d like each other 🙂 xx
what a lovely shot!!!
I also have a monthly photo challenge and would love it if you would join in
http://serenityyou.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Photo%20Challenge
Natasha xx
Thanks Natasha! I’ll head over for a good look at your site tomorrow when I’m on my computer instead of on phone xxx
I still haven’t been to Edinburgh and I really want to go…I’ll get there and fab shot too
I hope you get there soon, it’s a brill city! Thanks for lovely comment xxx