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Scottish Independence Vote As Seen Through Pictures Of Alex Salmond's Face

Alex Salmond Goes From Happy To Sad Yesterday
Jack Sommers
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Alex Salmond went yesterday from the leader of an insurgency that was about to make history - to the leader of an insurgency that did not make history.

We have the pictures of Salmond from throughout the historic day, with the fortunes of the Yes campaign illustrated by the facial expressions he pulled.

Today, he announced his resignation as SNP leader after 20 years heading up the party, eight of them as Scottish First Minister.

Alex Salmond's face falls on referendum day
(01 of13)
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Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond outside Ritchie Hall polling station in Strichen as polls have opened on the historic day for Scotland determined whether to become independent.
The day became decidedly less historic later on when it voted not to become independent. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
(02 of13)
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Full of hope, Salmond poses with first time voters Lia Pirie (L) and Natasha McDonald (R) before casing his vote. (credit:BEN STANSALL via Getty Images)
(03 of13)
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Salmond poses for photographs with school children, after casting his ballot. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(04 of13)
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Salmond with a Yes supporter in Turriff, when there was everything to play for. (credit:Danny Lawson/PA Wire)
(05 of13)
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Salmond meets members of the public on a walkabout in Inverurie. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(06 of13)
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German Short Haired Pointer dogs Dude and Hector (R) meet Salmond and seem to get on. If only chocolate labradors could vote. (credit:Peter Macdiarmid via Getty Images)
(07 of13)
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V for Victory. Salmond gestures as he walks to meet with supporters. If you're scrolling through these pictures expecting to see him to do a D for Defeat gesture later on, you will be disappointed. (credit:Peter Macdiarmid via Getty Images)
(08 of13)
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Salmond relaxes with a cup of tea at a hotel during a break on referendum day in Ellon. (credit:Peter Macdiarmid via Getty Images)
(09 of13)
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Salmond sticks his tongue out for a selfie with a supporter. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(10 of13)
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Salmond, energised by his Saltire cap, gives a thumbs up sign as he meets members of the public on a walkabout in Newmachar. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(11 of13)
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In the first sign (get it?) that something is not right, Salmond looks on at a No campaigner during a walkabout in Ellon. (credit:ASSOCIATED PRESS)
(12 of13)
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After Scotland voted no, Salmond delivers a speech to supporters at Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, conceding defeat. (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
(13 of13)
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During the speech, Salmond looks sad. (credit:Matt Cardy via Getty Images)
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