John Knox
The Bronze statue of John Knox in the quadrangle of New College on the Mound, Edinburgh, Scotland with the gothic spire of The Hub behind.
The statue of John Knox is an Historic Scotland Category C Listed monument (HB Number 48246).
New College is home to the School of Divinity at The University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Hub, at the top of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, is the home of the Edinburgh International Festival, and a central source of information on all the Edinburgh Festivals.
Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA)
Canon 18-55mm IS lens
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Three bracketed JPGs converted to HDR in Photomatix. Some perspective correction in Photoshop Elements.
Related shots can be found at: Edinburgh or you can look at all my HDR shots.
Featured in : Unique Buildings Of The World : 5 Nov 09
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cherylc1 18 days ago
WOW~ Awesome Tom!!
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you so much Cheryl for your awesome comment …
Brenda Dow 18 days ago
That does it!!!!! I’m on my way!!!! What a wonderful image…. What a fortunate young man you are for having this in your back yard Tom!!!! I want to look at every angle….. so great!!!!
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Hehe, so glad you like it Brenda. It is a fabulous building. Click here to see the outside of the College.
artartartart 18 days ago
nice shot
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you kindly …
Bootiewootsy 18 days ago
This is very special image.. So much detail and color. My eyes travel upwards and see the clock above those beautiful red doors… Wonderful Tom
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you Carol, it is a rather busy image …
Finobub 18 days ago
Excellent capture Tom, wonderful HDR, lovely colour tones.
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you so much Fino …
Maureen Maliha 18 days ago
Tom! This is Wonderful.. excellent work
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you Maureen, much appreciated …
Phillip M. Burrow 18 days ago
Wow Great job Tom!
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you kindly Phillip …
Béla Török 18 days ago
Outstanding work, my friend!
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you Béla, always appreciated …
George Salazar 18 days ago
stunning image
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you so much Geaorge …
Cee Neuner 18 days ago
Tom what a wonderful capture!!! :D
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you kindly Cee, it is a wonderful building …
Catherine Veal 18 days ago
wonderful work dear Tom.x
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you so much dear Catherine …
Arrowman 18 days ago
Tom This is superb work !! – Colin
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you kindly Colin, always appreciated …
Trainman 18 days ago
Tom what a fabulous shot,and the history you have up there is awsome,keep them coming Regards Dave.
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you Dave, your great comments are always welcome …
Karen Stackpole 18 days ago
Congratulations
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you Karen, I am honoured …
Jason Connolly 18 days ago
Incredible detail and colour here, well shot Tom.
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you so much Jason, always appreciated my friend …
Sean Farragher 18 days ago
fantastic shot
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you so very much Sean …
Anna Shaw 18 days ago
Wonderful image, and congrats on the feature dear Tom.
xx
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you so much Anna, I always value your great comments …
Antanas 18 days ago
great capture….
Tom Gomez replied 18 days ago
Thank you kindly Antanas …
Paul Thompson ... 17 days ago
Great capture!!!
Tom Gomez replied 17 days ago
Thank you so much Paul …
Lucindawind 17 days ago
fabulous Tom !
Tom Gomez replied 17 days ago
Thank you dear Elaine, always appreciated …
dinghysailor1 17 days ago
beautifully captured and these steps are such an edinburgh feature – lovely work
:)
Tom Gomez replied 17 days ago
Thank you kindly Maggie, it is a great building …
John44 17 days ago
Esquire Thom …..
very beautiful composition…
well done…
Tom Gomez replied 17 days ago
Thank you kindly John, it is one of my favourite buildings in Edinburgh …
Baynanno1 17 days ago
Well done, congratulations on your feature!
Tom Gomez replied 17 days ago
Thank you so much Trish, so glad you like it …
Adri Padmos 17 days ago
Excellent capture, Tom!
Edinburgh is beauiful….
A few years ago we were here for a long weekend; we visited here the Military Tattoo.
Tom Gomez replied 17 days ago
Thank you Adri, I agree, Edinburgh is very beautiful …
Martina Fagan 17 days ago
Excelleant shot Tom and great info too
Tom Gomez replied 17 days ago
Thank you so much Tina …
TiffanyOpalite 16 days ago
What an incredible fantastic picture truly in awe! Amazing!
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Thank you kindly Tiffany, so glad you like it …
BarbaraManis 16 days ago
Awesome capture, Tom!
Tom Gomez replied 16 days ago
Thank you so much Barbara ..
BigD 15 days ago
Beautiful Tom
Tom Gomez replied 15 days ago
Thank you BigD, much appreciated …
Shaun Whiteman 14 days ago
Great composition and processing Tom, there are some wonderful old buildings in the shot!!
Tom Gomez replied 14 days ago
Thank you Shaun, that’s the beauty of Edinburgh, everywhere you point your camera, there is another wonderful building …
foppe47 14 days ago
Great look through Tom.
Foppe
Tom Gomez replied 14 days ago
Thank you Foppe, much appreciated …
Luca Renoldi 13 days ago
What amazing architecture and details! Wonderful capture of the mood!
Tom Gomez replied 13 days ago
Thank you Luca, it is a wonderful building …
lareejc 11 days ago
I love the architecture of this old building. Very beautiful.
Tom Gomez replied 11 days ago
Thnak you kindly, Edinburgh has some wonderful buildings …
BLYTHART 8 days ago
You are so fortunate to live near all these historical buildings. You obviously appreciate that fact though, which is one reason why I enjoy your portfolio so much.
Tom Gomez replied 8 days ago
Thank you kindly Dave, this is a particularly nice building …