Sunrise Over The National Monument

Andrew Ness

Sunrise Over The National Monument

My word what a fantastic morning it was today, so I hopped on my bike around 5am and pedalled up to Calton Hill for a few snaps. I hope you enjoy.

The National Monument, Edinburgh is Scotland’s memorial to those who died in the Napoleonic Wars. The monument is on the top of Calton Hill, just to the east of central Edinburgh. It was designed by Charles Robert Cockerell and his collaborator William Henry Playfair and is modelled upon the Parthenon in Athens. Construction started in 1822.

The monument is famous for being only partially complete. According to documentary evidence, the monument was intended to be a full replica of the Parthenon, but money ran out midway through construction and only one side of the structure was completed. The city of Glasgow reportedly offered to cover the costs but Edinburgh was too proud to accept the other city’s charity. As a result, the monument is often given the nickname Edinburgh’s Disgrace or Edinburgh’s Folly.

If you like this please check out my other National Monument shot here:

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Sunrise Over The National Monument by Andrew Ness
Sunrise Over The National Monument by Andrew Ness
  • Chris Clark

    Chris Clark

    wow wow wow . worth being up early and the cycle ride Andy

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Oh yeah mate, it was absolutely stunning around 5:30am this morning. I just sat there for ages admiring the beauty and then realised I needed to take some snaps haha. Glad you like it mate, and thanks for favouriting.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    superb!! well done you!!

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Cheers Maggie, and thanks for making it a favourite of yours.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Fab view of this much photographed landmark, but you will not see many with the sun rising behind it. Well done, glad to see you got on your bike and caught those early morning rays …

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Thanks Tomg, I have lots more but decided this one was the pick of the bunch.

  • Jen Whyte

    Jen Whyte

    This is just a stunning capture

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Thanks Jen, much appreciated lass.

  • davidmilne

    davidmilne

    Excellent photo Andrew,well worth the early rise!!

  • Andrew Ness replied

    You’re telling me David, it was a stunning morning. Thanks for favouriting matey.

  • dinghysailor1

    dinghysailor1

    well done you for being up and out so early! I feel a real sloth now teehee!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Great capture

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Cheers Antanas.

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Excellent capture Andrew.

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Thanks Holly, glad you like it and cheers for stopping by and providing me with some feedback.

  • Rachel Counts

    Rachel Counts

    That’s an awesome picture!

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Thanks a lot rmcbuckeye.

  • Suzanne Forbes-Murray

    Suzanne Forbes...

    well worth getting up early for stunning colours gorgeous sunrise…

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Thanks Suzanne, I couldn’t believe how stunning a morning it was. Guess I was just lucky to be up so early that day.

  • Keiran Lusk

    Keiran Lusk

    Fantastic capture Andrew! Love the silhouette, colour and composition angle.

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Much appreciated Keiran, it’s so great to get feedback from new people as yourself. Thanks a lot.

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    Wow Andrew gorgeous capture of the silhouetted architecture and not to mention that brilliant sky and burst of the sun!

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Thanks a lot Kellie. Coming from such a wonderful artist as yourself this comment has made my day.

  • Mar Silva

    Mar Silva

    Beautiful lighting, colors and composition!

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Thanks heaps Mar, much appreciated.

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    A wonderful view.

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Thanks very much Don.

  • Brian Dodd

    Brian Dodd

    Great Shot!! Love the color!!!

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Cheers Brian, much appreciated.

  • warriorprincess

    warriorprincess

    It certainly was a fantastic morning! Thank you for letting me share this with you. This shot reminds me of why being alive can be such a wonderful experience that doesn’t have to cost anything but “appreciation”. Great capture, well done!

  • Andrew Ness replied

    What an amazing comment, thank you so much. You’ve made my day!

  • David Lewins LRPS

    David Lewins LRPS

    Don’t think I’ve seen the Edinburgh Disgrace look so good! ;-) Truely wonderful sky and colour.

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Cheers David. I’m really happy about how this one has turned out. Guess I was just lucky to pick such a nice morning (albeit 5-6am!).

  • ChelseaBlue

    ChelseaBlue

    Congratulations, you have been featured in ”Treasured UK Structures (TUKS)“

  • Andrew Ness replied

    Wow thank you so much ChelseaBlue! I’m honoured.

  • GraceNotes

    GraceNotes 29 days ago

    Andres, this is absolutely beautiful. You have a wonderful eye! Congratulations on a well-deserved feature. I guess I will have to get up at 5 am to approach this.

  • Andrew Ness replied 22 days ago

    Thank you very much Grace, appreciate your kind words.

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