Monthly Archives: February 2011

Athens of the North

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Edinburgh is often referred to as the ‘Athens of the North’, not for the unfinished Acropolis like monument, but rather for the diversity and quality of the educational opportunities available there. Long ago it was a city at the heart of the Enlightenment. Calton Hill reaches above the city, grasping the last rays of winter...

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Inverary Harbour on Loch Fyne

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A few boats sit peacefully in the harbour of Inverary, Scotland, on the shores of Loch Fyne at sunset.  A thin veil of smoke was heading east over the water.   Loch Fyne is known to produce exceptional oysters. – Brian Van Tighem Tweet

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Sunset Over Edinburgh

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I took these two shots at sunset from Castle Rock on a beautiful winter day in Scotland. Edinburgh Castle stands on the right, seated proudly above Old Town Edinburgh on steep, rough spines of volcanic cliffs.   – Brian Tweet

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Night on the Thames

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An evening on the River Thames with two very close friends this past January.  It’s always inspiring to meet with old friends in new places. -Brian Van Tighem   Tweet

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