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Alley Springs Mill
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Alley Springs Mill

by Mark Pelton

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted November 24, 2014198 views9 comments
100 yr old mill on Alley Springs, Missouri


D800 24-85

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on November 24, 2014 at 4:10 PM
Beautiful throughout, Mark, and sharp as a tack. I like the understated saturation, looks very natural. :toast:

My only nit/question would be your decision to not include the entire roof when it is so close to being there? It seems like the building should be completely framed by vegetation. At least the roof is cut off on the reflection also. I would probably also clone out the bright white bits to the left of the structure.
Registered on October 8, 2014, 226 Posts, 1187 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on November 24, 2014 at 8:24 PM
I love the way the red mill stand out from foliage, Mark. Very nice reflection as well. Like Dave, my initial reaction was that the top of the mill is cut off but I am sure there is probably a good compositional reason for it.
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on November 24, 2014 at 8:27 PM
Sweet!! Lovely detail. Was this a Spring shot? I wish the roof had been included, but a lovely shot nonetheless. :toast:
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by Ryan Shain on November 24, 2014 at 9:35 PM
A beautiful capture MARK, and I love the vibrant greens. They play do nicely with the red mill, and the composition is solid. That reflection is so sweet, and this is beautiful photography.
Registered on February 20, 2007, 226 Posts, 4571 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 25, 2014 at 2:58 PM
Mark, This is really a beautiful scene! The quiet and peaceful feel is wonderful and your processing looks great. I agree about the roof being cut off but as mentioned you probably had a good reason for that, maybe just sky. No matter this is beautiful as is. I love the colors in this and the water with the reflection just looks fantastic!

Nick Bristol
lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Pelton on November 25, 2014 at 11:04 PM
Bald sky right above the roof. Phil, this was a bout a month ago.
Registered on November 25, 2003, 380 Posts, 4647 Comments
Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on November 28, 2014 at 6:50 PM
A beautiful shot. The complementary colours are a treat.
Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on December 2, 2014 at 10:58 PM
A really beautiful image! I would not have cropped the top of the mill's roof, but then you would need a wider aspect ratio, so as to keep the grass and moss on the foreground. Small details, though - it is a fine image!
Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 4, 2014 at 11:15 PM
Mark: Oh this is fine! Love the reflection especially. The larger version is a delight.>=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments