Edinburgh Tattoo and Festival

[paulmurphy]

Just got back from an overnight trip to Edinburgh to see the Military Tattoo and take in a bit of the street performers.

I've got stacks of images to process, thought you might like to see a few. Here are the first three that I have done.

This guy was comparing the street performance advertising a show based on a Ray Bradbury (Farenheit 451) play



The entrance of the pipe bands at the castle - fantastic sounds



Leading the band



Will post more when I process them

Cheers

Paul

[bakubo]

That is certainly one extreme face tattoo on that first guy. He either has lots of self-esteem or hardly any.

[david antony]

Very nice Paul, love the colours, looks like a very enjoyable event, & well worth the trip.
Hope we see some more. ;^)

[Greg Beetham]

Yeah Farenheit 451, it's sortof coming too pass anyway it seems, but not in the dramatic fashion as in the book, what with the superstitious rubbish being included in some school curriculums in the US nowdays (here as well it seems), it looks like the direction is becoming a fascination with anything but the facts.
I always marvel at the Edinburgh Tattoo, how they can march in precision formation AND play the pipes so well at the same time.
Greg

ps. Great shots Murph, you had yourself a good spot for photographing the band.

[Dr. Harout]

1 & 3 for me. More please.

[gio67]

great photos, you cannot beat the sound of the massed pipes and drums as they walk up the royal mile, the sound just resonates through the narrow streets, a tremendous feast of sound and vision

[paulmurphy]

Hi all,

Thanks for looking, Henry that was stage make up on the compere, here are a few more

Another member of the street performer cast



A couple of the IMPS motorcycle display team (age range 5 - 16yrs)



From the angle it does look like his head was on fire (it wasn't!!)




Cheers

Paul

[bakubo]

Thanks for looking, Henry that was stage make up on the compere, here are a few more

Not a full-face tattoo? That is so disappointing. People who have the courage of their convictions always get my respect.

[Birma]

Hi Paul - great views of the pipe band, and the little motorcycle experts - as Greg said you found a good spot for pictures. The street performers certainly have some very striking make-up .

[paulmurphy]

A really good street performer - low wire act






There was not only bagpipe music




Best wishes

Paul

[Dr. Harout]

I guess the second shot from the last 3 has a better perspective than its predecessor.
But as always awesome shots.

[aster]

Hi Paul, : )

Thank you for sharing these. A very enjoyable sight for the young and the old...All the things they can do with a line of steel wire! Amazing!

You captured the colourful faces and the parade nicely with the interesting expressions on the faces. The real experience should have been a lot more impressive with all the sounds.

Yildiz

[paulmurphy]

Thanks for the kind comments, I still have more to post if you want to see them.

Glad you are enjoying your hols Yildiz.

Here are a few from inside the castle

Highland fling



Two as the evening draws to a close





Best wishes

Paul

[aster]

Ah, what a night it must have been!

Very, very colourful indeed. The castle looks amazing as a stage backdrop. Hardly any modern structures or items to ruin the authenticity except maybe the spectators on the sides...

Lovely historical environment!

Thanks for sharing, Paul.

Yildiz

[Greg Beetham]

Those last ones are definitely 'wow'
Greg