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This steep curved stairway of 70 steps leading up from the lower castle near the Portcullis Gate to the Upper Ward of Edinburgh Castle, Scotland.
The Lang Stairs are an Historic Scotland Category B Listed structure (HB Number 48221).
The curved wall a short way up on the right may have been part of a tower from the medeival castle.
The stairs are named after the Lang Siege, which took place between 1571 and 1572 when Sir William Kirkcaldy of Grange, the keeper of the castle, changed sides in support of Queen Mary, rebelling against the new regent the Earl of Lennox (who supported the then infant King James VI).
The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Camera: Canon EOS 450D (Digital Rebel XSi in the USA)
Lens: Sigma 18-200mm
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Single RAW image Tonemapped in Photomatix 4.0.2.
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WOWzer Tom. What a stunning capture mate. Love this kind of detail shot.
Cheers my friend, so do I …
– Tom Gomez
Beautiful, curving stairs – heading towards the gorgeous blue sky. Colors are excellent here.
Thank you so much Barbie, so pleased you like it …
– Tom Gomez
great capture and pov Tom
Thank you dear Trudi …
– Tom Gomez
Another super picture, Tom!
Cheers David …
– Tom Gomez
Very nice Tom
Cheers young Ian …
– Tom Gomez
Lovely pov and shot Tom
Thank you kindly Jamie …
– Tom Gomez
what a wonderful capture dear Tom.x
Thank you dear Catherine …
– Tom Gomez
very good photo
Thank you kindly Antanas …
– Tom Gomez
This is lovely Tom.. great colours and the textures look amazing XX
Sheila
Thank you dear Sheila …
– Tom Gomez