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Solitary person walking through an urban architectural environment in black and white
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Black and white street photograph showing a solitary figure moving through modern stone architecture
Square format black and white street photography with strong architectural geometry
Solitary person walking through an urban architectural environment in black and white
Diagonal composition showing architectural rhythm and movement in a black and white urban photograph
Detail of stone facade and vertical architectural lines in black and white
Solitary person walking through an urban architectural environment in black and white
Wide view of modern urban architecture framing a single moving figure in black and white

PRESENCE

from £83.00
Variants:

10 × 10 in (25 × 25 cm) — £83
16 × 16 in (41 × 41 cm) — £127

I took this photograph while walking past the modern extension of the National Museum of Scotland. From the outside it’s sandstone, light in colour but heavy in presence. Inside, the newer part of the building is bare concrete. Cold, quiet, almost empty of detail.

What caught my attention was how the space felt at that moment. One person moving along the pavement, surrounded by stone and shadow. No rush, no crowd. Just a brief pause where the city softened and allowed the scene to settle.

Edinburgh is rarely this calm in that area. Especially close to the festival season. That’s why this moment stayed with me. It felt unplanned and honest. A small human gesture passing through a structure built to last.

This image is simply about being there, noticing the balance between movement and stillness, and pressing the shutter before it disappeared.

10 × 10 in (25 × 25 cm) — £83
16 × 16 in (41 × 41 cm) — £127

I took this photograph while walking past the modern extension of the National Museum of Scotland. From the outside it’s sandstone, light in colour but heavy in presence. Inside, the newer part of the building is bare concrete. Cold, quiet, almost empty of detail.

What caught my attention was how the space felt at that moment. One person moving along the pavement, surrounded by stone and shadow. No rush, no crowd. Just a brief pause where the city softened and allowed the scene to settle.

Edinburgh is rarely this calm in that area. Especially close to the festival season. That’s why this moment stayed with me. It felt unplanned and honest. A small human gesture passing through a structure built to last.

This image is simply about being there, noticing the balance between movement and stillness, and pressing the shutter before it disappeared.

Print Details

  • Giclée fine art print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308

  • 100% cotton, smooth matte surface, rich tonal depth

  • Includes a clean white border for professional framing

Sizes & Custom Orders

  • 10 × 10 in (254 × 254 mm)
    Image: approx. 225 × 225 mm

  • 16 × 16 in (406 × 406 mm)
    Image: approx. 376 × 376 mm


    Custom sizes are available on request.
    Please use CONTACT ME if you need a specific format.

Shipping

  • Printed and shipped from Scotland. Worldwide delivery via trusted carriers.

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About This Work

  • Part of an ongoing body of contemporary work focused on minimal form, quiet tension, and balance.
    Each print is made individually to ensure consistent quality.