Centre of Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Park
Description
- Title:
- Centre of Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Park
- Caption / Description:
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The centre of Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park, Edinburgh, Scotland. Arthur's Seat is the main peak of an extinct volcano, rising to a height of 251 metres above sea level. The top of the peak provides excellent views of Edinburgh and the surrounding area.
Holyrood Park itself was created in 1541 when King James V of Scotland had the area enclosed with a stone wall. The park is scheduled as an ancient monument and site of special scientific interest due to its landscape, history, and wildlife.
- Tags / Keywords:
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- Europe
- UK
- Britain
- Dreary
- Overcast
- Scotland
- Alba
- Arthur's Seat
- Holyrood Park
- Extinct volcano
- Midlothian
- Meadhan Lodainn
- Edinburgh
- Dùn Èideann
Admin
- Date Original Photo Taken:
- Original File Name:
- Centre of Arthur's Seat.psb
- Event:
- Rating:
- ☆
- Date this image added/last updated on website:
- Original File Dimensions:
- 10500px x 5250px
- File Type:
- JPEG
- Color Mode:
- RGB
- Original Image Color Profile:
- Nikon Adobe RGB 4.0.0.3001
Location
- Location Shown:
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- Sublocation:
- Holyrood Park
- City:
- Edinburgh
- Province/State:
- Midlothian
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- World Region:
- Europe
- Location Created:
-
- Sublocation:
- Holyrood Park
- City:
- Edinburgh
- Province/State:
- Midlothian
- Country:
- United Kingdom
- World Region:
- Europe
- Geo-location:
- 55.94407, -3.1619633333333 View on map
Rights
- Copyright Status:
- Copyrighted
- Licensing Status:
- Rights Managed
- Available for Editorial Use:
- Yes
- Available for Commercial Use:
- No
- Copyright Notice:
- © 2011 Dave Kennard
Camera Data
- Date Digital Resource was created:
- Shutter speed:
- 1⁄5 s
- Aperture:
- f/8
- Camera Model:
- Nikon D200
- ISO:
- 100
- Exposure Compensation:
- 0
- Focal Length:
- 10mm
- Focal Length (35mm equiv.):
- 15mm
- Metering Mode:
- Multi-segment
- Flash:
- No Flash
- Exposure Mode:
- Manual
- White Balance:
- Manual
- Light Source:
- Cloudy
- Exposure Program:
- Manual
Additional shooting metadata
- Lens:
- Tokina ATX107 DX FishEye 10-17mm F3.5-4.5
- Filters used:
- Additional Optics used:
- Setup:
- Benro C-428 Tripod
Nodal Ninja 3 II Rotator and lower rail
Nodal Ninja 3 vertical arm and upper rail
Arca Swiss Compatible Quick Release Clamp
Remote shutter release
6 shots around, 1 up, 1 down, 1 down handheld, all bracketed ±1EV
Post Processing
- Image Modified:
- Software used:
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- Nikon Capture NX 2
- Adobe Photoshop CS5
- PTGUI 9 Pro
- Post Processing:
NEFs converted with -0.3 exposure compensation in CNX2
Images stitched, blended, and exposure fused in PTGUI 9 Pro
Images blended for exposure and nadir patched in PS CS5
Topaz Adjust 5 using preset 'Photo Pop' selectively applied in PS CS5