THE FORTH BRIDGE

SCOTLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1119

The Forth Bridge is an iconic railway bridge crossing the Firth of Forth on the Fife coast, some 10 miles (16.1 km) from the centre of Edinburgh. By the 1870s there was an increasing call for a bridge to be built over the Forth. The idea of a bridge across the Forth had been debated frequently in the past, but the depth of the water and the hard whinstone rock base found underneath had discouraged any attempts. Work on a bridge for rail traffic eventually began in 1883, under the supervision of Benjamin Baker and John Fowler. The construction of the bridge would alter life in North Queensferry drastically. At its peak, the construction of the bridge employed over 4,000 men.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/320th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

QUEENSFERRY

SCOTLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1118

Queensferry is a village in Fife, Scotland, situated on the Firth of Forth where the Forth Bridge, the Forth Road Bridge, and the Queensferry Crossing all meet the Fife coast, some 10 miles (16.1 km) from the centre of Edinburgh. According to the 2011 census, the village has a population of 1,076.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/125th of a second and an aperture of F4.5. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

QUEENSFERRY

SCOTLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1117

Queensferry is a village in Fife, Scotland, situated on the Firth of Forth where the Forth Bridge, the Forth Road Bridge, and the Queensferry Crossing all meet the Fife coast, some 10 miles (16.1 km) from the centre of Edinburgh. According to the 2011 census, the village has a population of 1,076.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/125th of a second and an aperture of F5. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

QUEENSFERRY

SCOTLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1116

Queensferry is a village in Fife, Scotland, situated on the Firth of Forth where the Forth Bridge, the Forth Road Bridge, and the Queensferry Crossing all meet the Fife coast, some 10 miles (16.1 km) from the centre of Edinburgh. According to the 2011 census, the village has a population of 1,076.

TECHNICAL NOTES
The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 400. Exposure of 1/400th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

THE QUEEN’S LIVING ROOM

ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA, EDINBURGH

IMAGE NUMBER 1115

Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia, also known as the Royal Yacht Britannia, is the former royal yacht of Queen Elizabeth II, in service from 1954 until 1997, she was the 83rd such vessel since King Charles II acceded to the throne in 1660. During her 43-years service, the yacht travelled more than a million nautical miles around the globe. Now Britannia is permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal, Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ship is a popular attraction with over 300,000 visitors each year.

In 1997, the Conservative government committed itself to replacing the Royal Yacht if reelected, while the Labour Party refused to disclose its plans. After Labour won the general election in May 1997, it announced the vessel was to be retired and no replacement would be built. The Royal Yacht's last foreign mission was to convey the last governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten, and the Prince of Wales back from Hong Kong after its handover to the People's Republic of China on 1 July 1997. Britannia was decommissioned on 11 December 1997. The Queen, normally stoic, is reported to have shed a tear at the decommissioning ceremony that was attended by most of the senior members of the Royal Family.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 1600. Exposure of 1/200th of a second and an aperture of F3.5. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

THE ROYAL YACHT, BRITANNIA

EDINBURGH

IMAGE NUMBER 1114

Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia, also known as the Royal Yacht Britannia, is the former royal yacht of Queen Elizabeth II, in service from 1954 until 1997, she was the 83rd such vessel since King Charles II acceded to the throne in 1660. During her 43-years service, the yacht travelled more than a million nautical miles around the globe. Now Britannia is permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal, Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ship is a popular attraction with over 300,000 visitors each year.

In 1997, the Conservative government committed itself to replacing the Royal Yacht if reelected, while the Labour Party refused to disclose its plans. After Labour won the general election in May 1997, it announced the vessel was to be retired and no replacement would be built. The Royal Yacht's last foreign mission was to convey the last governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten, and the Prince of Wales back from Hong Kong after its handover to the People's Republic of China on 1 July 1997. Britannia was decommissioned on 11 December 1997. The Queen, normally stoic, is reported to have shed a tear at the decommissioning ceremony that was attended by most of the senior members of the Royal Family.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 1600. Exposure of 1/125th of a second and an aperture of F6.3. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

THE ROYAL YACHT, BRITANNIA

EDINBURGH

IMAGE NUMBER 1113

Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia, also known as the Royal Yacht Britannia, is the former royal yacht of Queen Elizabeth II, in service from 1954 until 1997, she was the 83rd such vessel since King Charles II acceded to the throne in 1660. During her 43-years service, the yacht travelled more than a million nautical miles around the globe. Now Britannia is permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal, Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ship is a popular attraction with over 300,000 visitors each year.

In 1997, the Conservative government committed itself to replacing the Royal Yacht if reelected, while the Labour Party refused to disclose its plans. After Labour won the general election in May 1997, it announced the vessel was to be retired and no replacement would be built. The Royal Yacht's last foreign mission was to convey the last governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten, and the Prince of Wales back from Hong Kong after its handover to the People's Republic of China on 1 July 1997. Britannia was decommissioned on 11 December 1997. The Queen, normally stoic, is reported to have shed a tear at the decommissioning ceremony that was attended by most of the senior members of the Royal Family.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 1600. Exposure of 1/200th of a second and an aperture of F3.5. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

THE ROYAL YACHT, BRITANNIA

EDINBURGH

IMAGE NUMBER 1112

Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia, also known as the Royal Yacht Britannia, is the former royal yacht of Queen Elizabeth II, in service from 1954 until 1997, she was the 83rd such vessel since King Charles II acceded to the throne in 1660. During her 43-years service, the yacht travelled more than a million nautical miles around the globe. Now Britannia is permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal, Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ship is a popular attraction with over 300,000 visitors each year.

In 1997, the Conservative government committed itself to replacing the Royal Yacht if reelected, while the Labour Party refused to disclose its plans. After Labour won the general election in May 1997, it announced the vessel was to be retired and no replacement would be built. The Royal Yacht's last foreign mission was to convey the last governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten, and the Prince of Wales back from Hong Kong after its handover to the People's Republic of China on 1 July 1997. Britannia was decommissioned on 11 December 1997. The Queen, normally stoic, is reported to have shed a tear at the decommissioning ceremony that was attended by most of the senior members of the Royal Family.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 1600. Exposure of 1/200th of a second and an aperture of F3.5. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

THE ROYAL YACHT, BRITANNIA

EDINBURGH

IMAGE NUMBER 1111

Her Majesty's Yacht Britannia, also known as the Royal Yacht Britannia, is the former royal yacht of Queen Elizabeth II, in service from 1954 until 1997, she was the 83rd such vessel since King Charles II acceded to the throne in 1660. During her 43-years service, the yacht travelled more than a million nautical miles around the globe. Now Britannia is permanently berthed at Ocean Terminal, Leith in Edinburgh, Scotland. The ship is a popular attraction with over 300,000 visitors each year.

In 1997, the Conservative government committed itself to replacing the Royal Yacht if reelected, while the Labour Party refused to disclose its plans. After Labour won the general election in May 1997, it announced the vessel was to be retired and no replacement would be built. The Royal Yacht's last foreign mission was to convey the last governor of Hong Kong, Chris Patten, and the Prince of Wales back from Hong Kong after its handover to the People's Republic of China on 1 July 1997. Britannia was decommissioned on 11 December 1997. The Queen, normally stoic, is reported to have shed a tear at the decommissioning ceremony that was attended by most of the senior members of the Royal Family.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/800th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

THE ROYAL MILE

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1110

The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh. From the Castle gates to the Palace gates the street is almost exactly a mile (1.6 km) long and runs downhill between two significant locations in the royal history of Scotland, namely Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, hence its name. The Royal Mile is the busiest tourist street in the Old Town, rivalled only by Princes Street in the New Town. Today, the Royal Mile is an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, pubs and visitor attractions. During the annual Edinburgh Festival, the High Street becomes crowded with tourists, entertainers and buskers. Parliament Square is at the heart of Scotland's legal system, being the home of both the High Court of Justiciary and the Court of Session.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/400th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

THE ROYAL MILE

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1109

The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh. From the Castle gates to the Palace gates the street is almost exactly a mile (1.6 km) long and runs downhill between two significant locations in the royal history of Scotland, namely Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, hence its name. The Royal Mile is the busiest tourist street in the Old Town, rivalled only by Princes Street in the New Town. Today, the Royal Mile is an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, pubs and visitor attractions. During the annual Edinburgh Festival, the High Street becomes crowded with tourists, entertainers and buskers. Parliament Square is at the heart of Scotland's legal system, being the home of both the High Court of Justiciary and the Court of Session.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/250th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 80 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

CHARLOTTE SQUARE

EDINBURGH

IMAGE NUMBER 1108

Charlotte Square is a garden square in Edinburgh, part of the New Town, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The square is located at the west end of George Street and was intended to mirror St. Andrew Square in the east. From the very inception of Charlotte Square in 1791, it was anticipated it would be one of the top addresses in Edinburgh. As the Victorian era commenced, the square was increasingly occupied by the elite of the middle class: legal and medical professionals. This is reflected in the notable residents who have lived there.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/500th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

KAZUYA MORIMOTO AT WORK

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1107

New York City based artist Kazuya Morimoto was born and raised in Japan and studied at the Art Factory Institution Of Art with Makoto Arimichi in Japan. Shortly after graduation, Kazuya moved to New York City to study painting at the Art Students League. He was awarded several grants and scholarships and has had exhibitions and public art displayed in New York, Chicago and Washington DC. Recently Kazuya Morimoto has been devoting most of his time to painting the streets of New York City, especially historical preservation areas such as Greenwich Village, the West Village, and nearby neighborhoods. He has been archiving old shop fronts and capturing the moments of local scenes before they change and lose their current quality. He attends local art events and helps to save and revitalize the uniqueness of local scenes. Atticus encountered him in a delicatessen window in Edinburgh and shot this image without knowing he was capturing an internationally-known artist at work.

The lower image shows the particular buildings that Kazuya Morimoto was painting.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a tripod-mounted Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/125th of a second and an aperture of F5. Schneider Kreuznach 80 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

GREYFRIARS PUB

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1105

Greyfriars Bobby’s Bar occupies the ground floor of a row of Georgian houses adjoining the historic Candlemakers’ Hall. The name of the bar is inspired by an Edinburgh legend of a Skye Terrier called Bobby. His owner was John Gray, who worked for the Edinburgh City Police as a Night Watchman. When John Gray died in 1858, legend has it that Bobby faithfully watched over his grave every night and from then on his licence and collar was paid for by the Lord Provost , Sir William Chambers. When the little dog died in 1872 he was buried alongside his master in the Greyfriars Kirkyard. Queen Victoria visited their graves and outside the bar there is a fountain and bronze statue of Bobby erected in 1873.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/125th of a second and an aperture of F5.6. Schneider Kreuznach 80 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

GREYFRIARS KIRKYARD

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1106

Greyfriars Kirkyard is the graveyard surrounding Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located at the southern edge of the Old Town, adjacent to George Heriot's School. Burials have been taking place since the late 16th century, and a number of notable Edinburgh residents are interred at Greyfriars. The Kirkyard is operated by City of Edinburgh Council in liaison with a charitable trust, which is linked to but separate from the church. The Kirkyard and its monuments are protected as a category A listed building.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/500th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 80 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

THE ROYAL MILE

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1104

The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh. From the Castle gates to the Palace gates the street is almost exactly a mile (1.6 km) long and runs downhill between two significant locations in the royal history of Scotland, namely Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, hence its name. The Royal Mile is the busiest tourist street in the Old Town, rivalled only by Princes Street in the New Town. Today, the Royal Mile is an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, pubs and visitor attractions. During the annual Edinburgh Festival, the High Street becomes crowded with tourists, entertainers and buskers. Parliament Square is at the heart of Scotland's legal system, being the home of both the High Court of Justiciary and the Court of Session.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/200th of a second and an aperture of F8. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

THE ROYAL MILE

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1103

The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh. From the Castle gates to the Palace gates the street is almost exactly a mile (1.6 km) long and runs downhill between two significant locations in the royal history of Scotland, namely Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, hence its name. The Royal Mile is the busiest tourist street in the Old Town, rivalled only by Princes Street in the New Town. Today, the Royal Mile is an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, pubs and visitor attractions. During the annual Edinburgh Festival, the High Street becomes crowded with tourists, entertainers and buskers. Parliament Square is at the heart of Scotland's legal system, being the home of both the High Court of Justiciary and the Court of Session.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/200th of a second and an aperture of F5.6. Schneider Kreuznach 80 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

THE ROYAL MILE

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1102

The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh. From the Castle gates to the Palace gates the street is almost exactly a mile (1.6 km) long and runs downhill between two significant locations in the royal history of Scotland, namely Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, hence its name. The Royal Mile is the busiest tourist street in the Old Town, rivalled only by Princes Street in the New Town. Today, the Royal Mile is an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, pubs and visitor attractions. During the annual Edinburgh Festival, the High Street becomes crowded with tourists, entertainers and buskers. Parliament Square is at the heart of Scotland's legal system, being the home of both the High Court of Justiciary and the Court of Session.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/125th of a second and an aperture of F5.6. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

THE ROYAL MILE

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND

IMAGE NUMBER 1101

The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh. From the Castle gates to the Palace gates the street is almost exactly a mile (1.6 km) long and runs downhill between two significant locations in the royal history of Scotland, namely Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, hence its name. The Royal Mile is the busiest tourist street in the Old Town, rivalled only by Princes Street in the New Town. Today, the Royal Mile is an eclectic mix of shops, restaurants, pubs and visitor attractions. During the annual Edinburgh Festival, the High Street becomes crowded with tourists, entertainers and buskers. Parliament Square is at the heart of Scotland's legal system, being the home of both the High Court of Justiciary and the Court of Session.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/320th of a second and an aperture of F5.6. Schneider Kreuznach 80 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.

CHATILLON-SUR-CHALARONNE

FRANCE

IMAGE NUMBER 1100

The charming medieval town of Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne, a floral town with a 4-flower rating and winner of the National Floral Grand Prix, contains wonderful heritage buildings. These include picturesque timber-framed houses, a 17th-century wooden market hall, the gate of Villars, the Church of Saint-André in the flamboyant gothic style, Saint Vincent de Paul House, and the relics of the old castle. The floral bridges and riverbanks of the Chalaronne are ideal for a leisurely stroll. A traditional market full of local produce takes place every Saturday morning in the covered market at Châtillon-sur-Chalaronne. The market even has an organ grinder.

TECHNICAL NOTES

The image was taken with a hand-held Phase One 645XF Camera at ISO 200. Exposure of 1/200th of a second and an aperture of F5.6. Schneider Kreuznach 45 mm lens with leaf shutter. The image was captured on a Phase One IQ3 100 megapixel digital back.