Edinburgh Light-Trails & Walter Scott Monument

DonDavisUK

Edinburgh Light-Trails & Walter Scott Monument

Captured on Princess Stree in the darkness of the dawn light. I just love light-trails from vehicles in these kinds of pictures. I had to stand in the middle of the road with traffic flowing past in the early hours to get this shot, but I think it was worth the danger;)

I was born in Edinburgh Scotland, and was always amazed as a child at the crowds of people along Princess Street. It always seemed to be teeming with life. Today Princess Street is being ruined by the local council’s traffic schemes and most of the high class shops have been replaced by tourist shops selling garbage. IMHO:-) One day it will spring back into life again, I’m sure.

Captured with Nikon D700 and 24-120mm: On a tripod with a small aperture and daylight WB setting, ISO 100. Long exposure.

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Edinburgh Light-Trails & Walter Scott Monument by DonDavisUK
Edinburgh Light-Trails & Walter Scott Monument by DonDavisUK
  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    it looks like the film back to the future Don great shot.x

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Just what I was thinking Catherine:) How spooky is that?

  • DonDavisUK replied

    BTW I just watched Back-to-the-Future again. What a great film:-)

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    My god, Princes Street without 30 red buses, how on earth did you manage that? – hehehe

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Tom, As you’ve probably guessed they were there in great profusion, but as you can see I only captured their light trails. Praise the Lord! Don.

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    This is great Don…

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Jason, thanks for that. Don.

  • Smudger

    Smudger

    excellent – dangerous place to be in the middle of the road though

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Steve, it certainly was! Thanks for viewing and commenting. Don.

  • Babbler

    Babbler

    superb !

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Babbler, thanks for that. Don.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey Babbler, thanks for the FAV too. You’re a good friend! Don.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Babbler, I just wanted to thank you for the FAV too. Have a great weekend! Keep snapping away! Don.

  • kalaryder

    kalaryder

    Terrific shot. You need a buddy to keep the cars from bouncing off you :)

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Kala, you’re sooo right. Those big red buses just don’t care:) Don.

  • SharonAHenson

    SharonAHenson

    nice 1 Don .

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Sharon, thank you for viewing and commenting. Don.

  • mekea

    mekea

    Great capture!!! Really great work! :)

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Kea, thanks so much for that. Don.

  • Cora Wandel

    Cora Wandel

    Awesome photography Don!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Cora, thanks for viewing and commenting. Don.

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    Neat shot…well done.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Phil, thanks for that my friend. Don.

  • tonymarsh

    tonymarsh

    Cool pic Don.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Tony, thanks for that my friend. Don.

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    More than worth the danger of standing in the middle of the road Don, a wonderful result from the long exposure, well done indeed my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Rod, I’m still counting the scars) LOL. Don.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Rod, Just wanted to thank you for the fav too. Have a wonderful weekend! Don.

  • Hollie Nass

    Hollie Nass

    Risky, but it looks fabulous!!!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Tooo true it was risky! Those Bus drivers are crazy:) LOL> Don.

  • saseoche

    saseoche

    Superb!!!!!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Cheers Mate!

  • conifer

    conifer

    wow – a marvellous image and your guardian angel was obviously watching the traffic

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Wings of protection! I like that. Don.

  • lallymac

    lallymac

    Stunning image – definately worth it!!

    Thank you for the comment on my work.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    No Probs! Thanks for yours too. Don.

  • grarbaleg

    grarbaleg

    Nice Don reflects peace in the deserted street yet the light which travels at speed lets u know that the world does not stop great capture ABUNDANCE

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Grarbaleq, As you know the City never sleeps really:) Don.

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    fantastic capture Don!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Gerry, thank you my friend. Don.

  • eXposure

    eXposure

    thats quite an image Don!
    love the lights and the thought of standing there.
    excellent and worth it

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Wendy, thanks for that! It was either brave or crazy. Don.

  • Tibby Steedly

    Tibby Steedly

    Wow, Don! This is truly a beautiful shot!!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Tibby, thank you so much for the kind words. Don.

  • emolena

    emolena

    wonderful view ! Great !!!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Emolena, thank you so much for the kind comment. Don.

  • sunchaser

    sunchaser

    How lovely, Don!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Sunchaser, you’re soooo kind. Don.

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Your long exposure here is perfect Don…...beautiful work!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Thank you Joyce, I love capturing traffic trails. Don.

  • terezadelpilar

    terezadelpilar

    fantastic Don!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Tereza, thank you very much for viewing and commenting. Don.

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Fabulous colour and light trail wonderful work

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Trudi, thanks for viewing and commenting. Don.

  • Kimberley Davitt

    Kimberley Davitt

    this is stunning and so well framed, your lucky u didn’t get run over lol

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Kim, thank you for your kind comments. I am lucky. Don.

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    Brilliant work Don

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Linda thank you very much for that. Don.

  • Ann7f

    Ann7f

    wow…just sitting here with my mouth hangin open!! :.)

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Ann, thanks for that, you can close it now:) LOL. Have a great Christmas. Don.

  • Harald Gick

    Harald Gick

    Awesome capture!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Harald, thank you very much for viewing and commenting. Don.

  • jack8

    jack8

    Well done… Greetings Jacek

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Jacek, just catchin up again. Thanks for that. Don.

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    Well done, like this a lot.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Mary, thank you very much for all your lovely comments. You’ve just made my day:) Don.

  • morpheus71

    morpheus71

    Great light trails Don!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Morpheus, thank you so much for that my friend. Regards, Don.

  • MarathonMan

    MarathonMan

    You’ll get killed standing there…!!!! Worth it for the shot perhaps…? Superb image.

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Ha Ha, thanks for that, it was dangerous at that time of the day, but I was between traffic cones:-) LOL. Thanks for visiting and commenting my friend. Don.

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    wow Don a fabulous shot, definitely back to the future.x

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Catherine, just thought I’d give this one another go. Thanks for commenting again and for adding it to your FAVs. God bless and have a great week my friend. Don.

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Great capture, will have to rename you “Danger man”

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Ha Ha, thanks for that. It’s just one of those things that you don’t really think about until later. No one in their right mind would stand in the middle of the road at that hour of the morning with all the bus drivers in Edinburgh just waking up to their driving duties. Ahhh the stupidity:-) LOL.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great capture, lovely shot….....

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Antanas, thanks very much for that my friend. And for the Favourite too. Have a wonderful day my friend. Don.

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Fabulous long exposure!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Svetlana, thanks for that my friend. Love your little clapping man. How do you do that? :-) Don.

  • M G  Pettett

    M G Pettett

    Fantastic composition and photography!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Mike, thanks for that mate. Don.

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Find a animation on a web, copy link & paste between !! no spaces, should work

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi Svetlana, thanks for that I may give it a try sometime:-) Don.

  • Peter Lusby Taylor

    Peter Lusby Ta...

    Brilliant lets see if this works

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Cooool. looks like that chicken is saying; done and dusted:-) LOL

  • Peter Lusby Taylor

    Peter Lusby Ta...

    Sorry Don I think that could be very annoying please feel free to delete

  • DonDavisUK replied

    No worries Peter, It brightens up a static page somewhat:-) Thanks for stopping by once again. Regards, Don.

  • Peter Lusby Taylor

    Peter Lusby Ta...

    You’re welcome, the brilliant above is of course a reference to the photo!

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Awesome! Cheers Peter, have a great weekend my friend. Sunday’s Coming:-)

  • Martina Fagan

    Martina Fagan

    Just brilliant

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Marsbub, thanks very much for that my friend. Regards, Don

  • aussiedi

    aussiedi

    Brilliant night capture Don.

    Di

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hey there Di, thank you so much for that my friend. This was a dodgy one to take in the middle of the road, but well worth the rist I think:-) Madness. Have you tried night photography?

  • PJS15204

    PJS15204

    awesome shot Don I lovee these long exposures nice backdrop also

  • DonDavisUK replied

    Hi PJ, thanks so much for that my friend. I also love doing these long exposures. You just don’t know what the effect is going to be like, until you get it home on the computer.

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