Location - Starting from Fingal's Hotel
Weather - Sunny intervals
Optional theme - Layers
Refreshments - Relish
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| Abstract layers by Kate |
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| Maggie zoomed in to this abstract detail of a huge structure |
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| Sandra gave us a view across the dock to some of new new high rise buildings |
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| Ada found this layered view of Leith's varied architecture |
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| Alex used double exposure to create this layered effect |
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| Geometric composition by Colin |
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| Dorothy photographed these layers of kegs |
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| Eileen photographed layers of slate |
Location: a poor weather forecast made us decide to visit an exhibition of digital photography at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. On the day, the weather was better than expected, so some of us explored the surrounding streets instead.
Weather: dull but dry; better than expected.
Optional theme: yellow. We leaned heavily into this theme - several of us based our whole morning's shooting around the colour yellow.
Refreshments - The gallery café. Coronation chicken focaccia was very warmly received!
Memorable moment: when reviewing these photos, we had a spirited debate about whether gold was a shade of yellow, or a different colour.
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| Eileen found multiple layers of gold frames in the gallery |
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| Kate's photo finds gold in the architecture |
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| New recruit Vincent found another layered composition in the gallery |
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| Ada found a yellow detail in a child's portrait |
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| An abstract detail from a portrait of Nicola Benedetti, found by Alex |
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| Beryl found a clash of gold and blue |
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| Colin found a yellow fingerprint reader on the gallery wall |
Further afield
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| Dorothy photographed a hummingbird hawk-moth |
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| Ian shared some photos from a recent trip to Orkney |
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| Sandra shared the first phot she ever took as a member of the group |
This is a mix of photos from various locations we've visited over the past three weeks.
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| Alex captured this abstract view of the Granton Gasholder lying on his back in the centre of the park |
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| Ada captured a classic view of Duddingston Loch from Dr Neil's Garden |
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| The theme at South Queensferry was black and white. This is Colin's interpretation of the theme |
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| Dorothy shared this very funny shot of a dog being prepared for his agility contest. Don't worry - he got to eat the treat! |
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| Eileen loves to photograph intentional camera movement so we assumed this was deliberate - but she tells us this time it was accidental |
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| Maggie shot this abstract of the Queensferry Crossing |
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| Mandy was tickled by these bush dogs she saw at a recent zoo visit. Cute but deadly. |
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| Sandra's reflection of branches in a small pond feels very serene |
Location - starting from the clock at Canonmills
Weather - fine spring day, occasional bright sunshine
Optional theme - scapes (landscapes, riverscapes etc)
Refreshments - Betty and George was hugely successful for everyone
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| Ada photographed a very sociable group of benches |
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| Alex found a more romantic seating plan |
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| Arthur photographed the trees along the Water of Leith |
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| Beryl channeled her inner Gursky |
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| Also following the theme, Colin found a busy cityscape |
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| Eileen found a fascinating angle in a familiar scene |
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| Canonmills Baptist Church was photographed by Ian |
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| Kate nailed the theme this week |
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| Three green bottles photographed by Maggie |
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| Sandra found a church tower in the skyline |
Location: Starbank Park
Weather - Bright and sunny
Optional theme - Small worlds (suggested for us by ChatGPT)
Refreshments - The Pier House - finest bacon rolls in North Edinburgh
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| Arthur photographed the blossom with the Firth of Forth in the background |
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| Eileen's version of "small world" shows a tiny TARDIS |
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| Ian gave us a beautiful close-up |
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| Maggie found abstract shapes in this complex tulip |
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| Sandra's tulip portrait concentrates on colour |
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| Alex chose a minimal composition |
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| Ada found a different view of our theme - the small world enjoyed by children playing in the park |
Location - Starting from Fingal's Hotel Weather - Sunny intervals Optional theme - Layers Refreshments - Relish Abstract layers by K...
