Warriston's Close

Artist: Tom Gomez
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Warriston's Close

In Edinburgh, Scotland, closes and wynds are narrow lanes running out north and south off the Royal Mile. This is why, when looking at a map, the Royal Mile resembles a fish bone. Each close has a name, usually associated with the owner of tenements on that close.

Formerly known as Bruce’s Close, Warriston’s Close is named for Lord Warriston, Sir Archibald Johnston who was a judge and a strong supporter of the Covenanters.

This view is from the foot of Cockburn Street leading up to the High Street ((part of the Royal mile).

Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix.

Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA)
Canon 18-55mm IS lens

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Catherine Veal

what a great capture Tom.x
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you Catherine, there are a lot of closes, and each tells a different story …
Catherine Veal

i used to live up a close in Glasgow but they were not called after anyone Tom.x
Tom Gomez replied

The closes off Edinburgh’s Royal Mile tend to be much more elaborate, have a look here
Robin Brown

Keeps yuo fit climbing that lot Tom Mrs ‘B’ used to work at the Council offices near the top.
Excellent shot!!
Tom Gomez replied

Cheers Robin, I’ve climbed it a few times myself …
Julie Langford

Beautiful shot Tom – symmetry is awesome
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you so much Julie …
Jason Connolly

Now thats a lot of steps..Well shot Tom.
Tom Gomez replied

Thanks Jason, always appreciated …
Baynanno1

Well done Tom. The steps look as if they could be a bit treacherous at times.
Tom Gomez replied

Very true Trish, there have been many a twisted or broken ankle on these steps especially when they are icy …
MichelleR

This is great. The depth to this shot is fantastic. Nice job!
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you so much Michelle …
Cee Neuner

That’s a lot of stairs. :D :D Great capture!
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you Cee, there are a lot of steps in Edinburgh …
Sean Farragher

fantastic
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you Sean, much appreciated …
John44

Excellent details and strong view!
Pleasant composition with opposite diagonals,
John
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you so much John, so glad you like it …
Martina Fagan

wonderful shot nice comp Tom
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you so much Tina …
cherylc1

Wonderful capture!!!
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you kindly Cheryl …
imagic

Great photo, ledinlines brings you to the top, a lot of interesting lines breaking all others, great Clear good shot my friend.
Greetings
Jens.
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you so much Jens, very much appreciated my friend …
Lynne Morris

Wow what a fantastic capture Tom, makes me see these steps in a new light, climbed them a fair few times too!
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you Lynne, there are some great steps in edinburgh …
TiffanyOpalite

Wonderful shot, amazing stairs!
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you kindly Tiffany, so glad you like it …
BarbaraManis

GREAT capture, Tom!
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you so much dear Barbara …
Steve & Lesley

love this one tom
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you Steve, Edinburgh is a photographer’s dream …
Alex Gardiner

Av’ Run up an’ doon these stairs many a time. Thanks fur the memory.An’ they hivnae changed there colour since then.
The Auld Yin.
Tom Gomez replied

Thank you Alex, so glad you like it. I have run up and down them myself over the years …
Paul Vanzella 23 days ago

love the way you have presented this tom, very striking… and wonderfully processed!
Tom Gomez replied 23 days ago

Thank you kindly Paul …