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The Old Harbour - Cockenzie and Port Seton

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Lawson McCulloch

Free Account, Musselburgh, Scotland

The Old Harbour - Cockenzie and Port Seton

Cockenzie and Port Seton has grown from what were initially two small fishing villages. The older parts of the town, between the two harbours, retain a more traditional feel and look, similar to many other small fishing villages on the east coast of Scotland. Although the fishing industry has declined in recent years the harbour at Port Seton still retains a small fleet of vessels, mainly fishing for prawns. In the past Cockenzie was also involved in the salt making and coal mining industries.[5]

Cockenzie's most recent claim to fame is attributable to the building on the far left. This is the Royal British Legion Club, and the interior was used in the recent film - The Railwayman. Also my wife comes from Port seton, but after 37 years I am still very much an Outsider.

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Herr N 08/01/2015 20:14
Wonderful monochrome image.
I really love the dynamic sky and the harbour wall growing straight into the picture.
Best wishes.
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Dragomir Vukovic 07/01/2015 0:19
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troedeljahn 06/01/2015 1:46
Beeindruckende s/w Aufnahme. Klasse Bildaufbau dazu. Gefällt mir ausgesprochen gut.
Viele Grüße
Wolfgang
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photodh 05/01/2015 21:48
Bonne composition
A+
Daniel
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Chaito Bahamonde 04/01/2015 19:01
excelente
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Mirjam Burer 04/01/2015 15:34
beautiful Lawson and thank you for the information...
I like the feather-like clouds which give a dramatic mood to it..compliment..
lg, Mirjam
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alexander stefanatos 04/01/2015 11:28
Very beautiful monochrome, Lawson, To my opinion the slightly excessive contrast sits well and the water surface is excellent.
many wishes alexander
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Harold Thompson 04/01/2015 9:52
Good lighting across the harbour
Harold
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Dennis Maloney 04/01/2015 1:29
....very nice calm water on this side of the seawall, excellent monochrome image of the old harbor and Port Seton....
Best wishes,
...den
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archiek 04/01/2015 0:18
Good photo with the lead in of the wall and then across. Good sky and a nice description.
-Regards,
Archie
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Adele D. Oliver 03/01/2015 21:04
strong fortifications against high tides and sudden
storms .... strong feelings against newcomers like
in many old and proud little towns - you show this
harbour well, Lawson .... light and sky and reflections
are wonderful !!!
greetings, Adele
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Mark Billiau. 03/01/2015 18:39
The beautiful light and great tones make this shot !!!

Mark
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s. sabine krause 03/01/2015 18:34
interesting stuff! and the shot is full of suspense! in fact, it has me wriggle in my chair, wanting to know what's behind that concrete barrier on the left. the seemingly low, lid-like clouds even enhance that feeling. and the light, once again, is beautiful!! greetings, sabine.
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Antonio Hijano 03/01/2015 17:27
Muy buena captura con una excelente luz. Muy bueno el BN.
Saludos.
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Alfredo Spagnoli 03/01/2015 17:26
Ottimo scatto, e bel bianco e nero.
Complimenti.
Ciao, Alfredo
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