George Square 1956 Photo

Photographer’s Note

This was the view from our kitchen window throughout the 1950s. The romantic silhouette was the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh until a few years ago. Edinburgh Castle is peeping up to its right. The buildings just beyond the trees were demolished about 1958 to make way for university buildings, despite great opposition. You can see the recent state of the area in the BirdsEye view here. It looks as if this photo was taken in late autumn; workshop shows a slightly different aspect in early autumn.

Scanned, filtered with Neat Image, some black marks removed in Photoshop, USM, border added in Photostudio. No other adjustment.

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AROBN54 (10791) 2009-06-01 17:02

Simply extraordinary, Winifred.
I was two years old at the time. Despite a bit of softness there is wonderful detail in the buildings and trees and considering the age? It is fabulous. I love the trees in the FG and the nice balance to the whole shot. Amazing.... Many thanks and warmest regards,
Shelly

Docarmo (8856) 2009-06-01 21:54

Hello Winifred,
It seems a painting, with this beautiful foliage in the foreground and the buildings fading in the background. Another excellent work!
Bravo!
Docarmo

saxo042 (16316) 2009-06-02 0:45

Hi Winifred,
A very fine documentation of "older times". This is also a fine picture and a good scan. I like the addition of the BirdsEye view!
Kind regards
Gunnar

AiresSantos (42964) 2009-06-04 2:48

Hi Winifred
Nice photojob, good picture taking in consideration you scanned it
Good POV and informative note
Have a beautiful day
Aires

jmdias (19935) 2009-06-09 7:54

winifred

very nice view., I liked the towers and their sharp shapes including the industrial chimneys. despite the time, the scan job, the image is interesting and I liked the pov and the framing. beautiful view of the past, 6 years before I arrive on this world.

hugs

jorge

Fis2 (46449) 2009-06-12 16:56

Witaj Winifred!
Wow 1956...........
Good frame and old colors.
Well done.
Regards
Krzystzof

stego (22482) 2009-06-17 16:52

Hi Winifred,
Quite a view to have from one's kitchen! Despite the hazy appearance and the paled colours, it still is an attractive image, beyond being a valuable documentary. The same goes for the WS.
Thank's for sharing.
Regards, José.

anesugur (17018) 2009-07-26 13:22

Hello Winifred,
Very nice picture.
Thanks a lot for your sharing.
Best regards. Uğur