William Carrick. Chimney Sweep, 1860
He looks like a steampunk witch.
Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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Memories!
I always loved walking around the Old Town. History is alive in those medieval stones and twisty, narrow alleyways, especially when it’s a foggy day.
The Garden of Cosmic Speculation
The design of Charles Jencks’ Garden of Cosmic Speculation (created in 1989) was inspired by mathematics and science. It looks like something straight out of a Jorge Luis Borges story, doesn’t it?
Adding to its allure, the garden is only open to the public for one day a year. Proceeds from ticket sales are donated to cancer research. It is located in Portrack House near Dumfries, Scotland
A view of the original 18th c. manor house
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Snail Mound: A visualization of the Fibonacci sequence
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There are more images by Ardintigh and chthonus, as well as the Google Books version of The Garden of Cosmic Speculation by Charles Jencks.
Calton Hill Sunset, Edinburgh (by Grant_R)
The view from Carlton Hill is indeed spectacular. You can see nearly all of the Old City and a good amount of New Town. David Hume’s tomb is also nearby.
Probably the worst tanners I’ve ever seen lived in the British Isles
I lived in Edinburgh for a little while and couldn’t believe how many girls I saw walking around with faces as orange as Oompa Loompahs, but pale necks and hands. You’d think a naturally pallid people would be skilled at faking a bronzed look, but I guess not.
