Cockburn Street

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Cockburn Street

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Cockburn Street Edniburgh Scotland just love the look of these amazing buildings and the wave they seem to ‘wrap’ gently around the street…

The broad sweep of Cockburn Street runs from the High Street on the Royal Mile towards Waverley Station. It was built by the “Edinburgh Railway Station Access Company”, starting in 1859. The previous buildings were demolished to make way for the new street. Surprisingly, it is named after Lord Henry Cockburn who was a judge, advocate and journalist – and an outspoken conservationist. The Cockburn Society in Edinburgh now seeks to preserve the old buildings and architectural features in the city.

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Cockburn Street by GerryMac
  • GerryMac
  • AARDVARK

    AARDVARK

    Nice one Gerry, as a frquent visitot to Edinburgh i recognised it emmediately.

  • andygibb

    andygibb

    great view of a great shopping street…and youve jst cropped out one of the best pubs in Edinburgh on the left…many’s a sore head ive had the morning after!

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    great detail and love the perspective.

  • myoriginalsin

    myoriginalsin

    I love the contrast of the old buildings with the bright colourful escapades of the street below…

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    really teriffic Gerry, great hdr.

  • RichardV

    RichardV

    Excellent hdr Gerry.

  • papadad

    papadad

    Great picture Gerry, love the old buildings

  • Dave Warren

    Dave Warren

    Stunning, its like you could just step into the scene, well done

  • odarkeone

    odarkeone

    Gerry you must be in your element with all these beautiful building
    Great Photo

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    lovely image

  • Robin Webster

    Robin Webster

    Love your perspective here. What fantastic architecture! Beautiful shot!

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    Excellent HDR work Gerry!!

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Fantastic HDR work Gerry, love it.

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    Magnificent image

  • Jen Whyte

    Jen Whyte

    Brings back memories Gerry … that pale blue shop used to be the place where you bought your clogs when they were fashionable in the 70s. and you still get a good cup of coffee in a few places down here!
    Brilliant shot

  • Globalphotos

    Globalphotos

    Fab HDR image, looks great !!

  • NautilusBlue

    NautilusBlue

    Very nice , haven’t been there. Hope to some day

  • andrew cowell

    andrew cowell

    great use of tone mapping to give a fabulous 3D look to this

  • SueAnne

    SueAnne

    This is so beautiful, I just love the colors and the way the one building has such a curve to it and the other one is straight. BEAUTIFUL

  • viki66

    viki66

    Well captured, wonderful light and composition.

  • GerryMac replied

    many thanks Violet!

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    Know it well! I was born in Edinburgh in Caledonian Crescent nearl Dalry. At that time we were quite poor; no bath in the house, we used the public baths. Nine people living in a one bedroomed groundfloor tenament building. However, they were some of the happiest years of my life. Don.

  • GerryMac replied

    cheers Don! love to visit Edinburgh each time I am back in Scotland one of my fav places!

  • Chris Clark

    Chris Clark

    brilliant capture Gerry and love them both

  • GerryMac replied

    thanks Chris! I have another shot I took of a Church which is on the mile just short of the castle on left hand side don’t know it’s name… would you know?

  • Chris Clark

    Chris Clark

    Hi Gerry

    is it the Church at the top of the Royal Mile where the road forks to the right is the Castle and to the left takes you to Johnson Terrace????

  • GerryMac replied

    Yes I think that is the one…. I will put it up for you to see and if you know the name I will change the title Thanks Chris!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    fabulousssssssssssssssss

  • GerryMac replied

    many thanks my friend! :)

  • Danit Elgev

    Danit Elgev

    Beautiful shot!

  • GerryMac replied

    thank you Danit! :)

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    perfect

  • GerryMac replied

    thank you so much my friend! :)

  • janfoster

    janfoster

    truly great shot Gerry : )

  • GerryMac replied

    Thank you Jan! :)

  • JacquiK

    JacquiK

    Fantastic picture Gerry.

  • GerryMac replied

    Thank you Jacqui! :)

  • Karl Williams

    Karl Williams

    Good streetscape, Gerry .. like the treatment!

  • GerryMac replied

    many thanks Karl! :)

  • Pauline Black

    Pauline Black

    Fantastic, I remember it well from my younger days :-)))

  • GerryMac replied

    Thank you Pauline! are you from Edinburgh? :)

  • Karen  Brodie Photography

    Karen Brodie ...

    A wonderful shot Gerry, my HQ is just around the corner from here :))

  • GerryMac replied

    many thanks Karen! is it on Cockburn Street? as I have taken one from the bottom of the street as well! :)

  • Karen  Brodie Photography

    Karen Brodie ...

    Hi Gerry, Lawnmarket, just up near the castle :))

  • Franmacimages

    Franmacimages

    Brilliant Fab Capture The Texture & colour of the amazing Stonework Is superb A Cracking shot mate A Fav for me Love teh whole scene Classic Capital Edinburgh Well done Regards Frank

  • GerryMac replied

    Thank you so much for the kind comments my friend!

  • Pauline Black

    Pauline Black

    Yes…..myself, hubby and two daughters!!!

  • GerryMac replied

    my wife, myself and two daughters are from the West coast we have been here 18 years….

  • Meeli Sonn

    Meeli Sonn

    Great street shot. Beautiful sky and composition

  • GerryMac replied

    many thanks Meeli! :)

  • Pauline Black

    Pauline Black

    Hi Gerry….....39 years for us and the family has grown of course!!!

  • GerryMac replied

    but the important question…. do you still have your accent? lol!

  • Pauline Black

    Pauline Black

    Emmmm…..as if I had just arrived…..then aye!! haha

  • PhotoAvenue

    PhotoAvenue

    Such a beautiful image…nicely done Gerry:-)
    Love the treatment

  • GerryMac replied

    many thanks PA! :)

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    This is an excellent view of one of the nicest streets in Edinburgh …

  • GerryMac replied

    thanks so much Tom! :)

  • Jan Fijolek

    Jan Fijolek

    Amazing capture Gerry, colours and lighting are creating almost “painting” looks ;)

  • GerryMac replied

    many thanks Jan! :)

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Great shot Gerry!

  • GerryMac replied

    thank you Brian! :)

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    It is very beautiful Gerry! The light and architectural details are wonderful and I very much enjoy the history you provided!

  • GerryMac replied

    thank you for your kind comments Sharon! it is really a beautiful city to visit steeped in history and a fun place to visit! :)

  • Sharon Mau

    Sharon Mau

    sorry for the typo, perhaps you could delete this and the first note as well :)

  • rosiczka

    rosiczka

    very nice shot)))

  • GerryMac replied

    many thanks Margarete! :)

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Fantastic work, Gerry!

  • GerryMac replied

    many thanks Béla! :)

  • Hans Goepel

    Hans Goepel

    Stunning capture, my friend

  • GerryMac replied

    thank you Hans! :)

  • Patricia Gibson

    Patricia Gibson

    This brings back memories!! Great POV, textures and contrast. Well done!

  • GerryMac replied

    thanks Patricia! :)

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Wonderful shot Gerry and gorgeous buildings. When I first saw the title, I thought ‘thats not the Cockburn I know & love’ lol :))

  • GerryMac replied

    lol! no it’s a wee bit further away! thanks Trish! :)

  • RRoca

    RRoca

    Amazing perspecitve and capture!! Love it!

  • GerryMac replied

    thanks a lot! :)

  • RebeccaWeston

    RebeccaWeston

    Absolutely amazing image, Gerry. Excellent XX
    Becca

  • GerryMac replied

    thanks so much for your kind comments Becca! :)

  • Aleksandar Topalovic

    Aleksandar Top...

    great hdr.

  • GerryMac replied

    many thanks Alexandar! :)

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