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Image: Night Ops Freezing temperatures triggers Cold Weather Alert Runway snow clearing plan kicks into action as airport winter operations ramp up. Heavy machinery in action, a snow plough sweeps the runway of contamination during a snow event. When it's snowing at an airport machines are deployed to keep the runway operational. Ref: Scottish w...

Aircraft in flight Photographing aircraft movements Critical and non-critical phases of flight, creative aviation photography A compelling and challenging subject that fascinates many photographers both pro and amateur. Flight Planning: Preparation is key, gathering required information such as passenger details, load sheets, fuel figures and...

Image: Smoking types Aircraft undercarriage | Aircraft close up Wheels & Tyres: Touchdown on a dry runway, friction smoke when aircraft lands, tyres accelerate at pace, as a result white smoke can be observed. Ref: Aircraft landing gear on runway as it touches down, detail shot, smokey tyre, marks, image by John Gilchrist

Calton Hill, Edinburgh buildings and monuments in black and white An Edinburgh photographers journal, a damp and cloudy day on my wee wander. Image by John Gilchrist

Coronavirus: Public Information Covid-19 Scotland, important public notice. Encouraging a healthier Scotland some advice from the Scottish Government letting the public know they are well prepared in their response to Coronavirus. Better watch out, there’s a virus about, getting the message across of how important it is to wash your hands and catc...

Calton Hill views with sunbeams on Edinburgh, city vistas. Views from Calton Hill looking southwest over rooftops on a not so clear day. Taking in the Tron Kirk and building work in the distance, scaffolding seems to be a common sight around town. Weather wasn’t the finest, loved the sunbeams coming down from a gap in the clouds, bonus. Ref: Tron...

The Balmoral Hotel: Clock Tower Had a wee wander up Calton Hill, I liked how the Balmoral Clock Tower was framed inside the stone walls of the City Observatory.

Snapper, resident city photographer Local city photographer capturing a long exposure shot from a well visited vantage point. Calton Hill offers amazing scenic views, it’s no wonder that this lofty location is well liked and well visited by locals. Breath-taking 360-degree views, 365 days of the year, Edinburgh and surrounding areas seen from one...

Tramlines | Tram Network to Gogar Tram Depot Black and white view, a section of tram network, empty tram tracks leading to the Gogar Tram Depot. Taking in the Edinburgh Gateway, the line starts at Edinburgh Airport and ends at St Andrews Square, the proposed route will extend the line to Newhaven, work is currently underway. The image was taken a...

Outdoor swimming, Torduff Reservoir in Scotland Reservoir safety should be considered, probably not a good idea if you're not a strong swimmer. Captured tis brave fella having a swim, I can't image the water temperature was great, it was mid-October, I was cold just watching. Image John Gilchrist | The Edinburgh Photographer Ref: Swim Outside

In the office working the 9 to 5, on the job The Office: For folks on the 9 to 5 Working in an office isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, looks like the other 47 have the right idea, or maybe they are on their break at the water cooler. Why would someone want to work a desk job, would you be happier working behind a desk? Ref: Office number, desk work,...

Late summer at The Shore in Leith Twilight and the blue hour, I love the warm colours here, decided to go out and enjoy the last of the summers season, such a shame that the swing bridge is now closed. Ref: Arty Edinburgh

Extinct volcano Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh | Fine Photo Art View of Arthur's Seat and Salisbury Crags Location, Holyrood Park, adjacent Arthur’s Seat sits Salisbury Crags, such a scenic location to photograph and photograph from. Gets a bit blustery at the top, well worth the climb though, the effort is rewarded with stunning views. Ref: Arty E...

Playfair Building Collective: City Observatory Edinburgh | Fine Photo Art Edited as oil paint effect in Adobe Photoshop. Late evening summer skies from Calton Hill. Ref: Collective supports new work by artists at a pivotal stage in their development. Photo editor, painting effect, oil painting in Photoshop. Photography to photo art, not just we...

Estuary traffic Ships in the Fog in the Firth of Forth Shipping on a foggy evening around the Firth of Forth islands Fine Photo Art - Creative Edinburgh Photography Sea going vessels negotiate their way in the fog creeping over the estuary. Captured late evening from a vantage point on Calton Hill Edinburgh, the view looks over to Fife and beyo...