New Mills by Paul Wilkin
This is part of the sluice of the “New” Mills. The mill is long gone, it was originally built in 1430 and operated as a corn mills and water pumping system until 1897, when it was taken over by the City Corporation as part of the sewage system.
The mill caused a riot in 1442 after the Abbot of St Benets objected to the mill which was causing him a loss of revenue. His predecessors had been operating a mill for some 200 years.
Canon EOS400D
Post-processed in CS3 to accentuate the shape and form of the building, using textures.
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Comments
Really strong work Paul- the processing has certainly added to the drama of the image.
Hi Roy;
Thanks for the comment. The aim was to accentuate the windows and doors. This is a double-layered pinhole effect with some lighting effects.
– Paul Wilkin
Mysterious looking and just a little bit spooky. Great atmosphere! :-)
Hi Johanne; Thanks for your comment. I see that it does look a bit spooky. There is only machinery inside as far as I know though which regulates the flow of water through it!
– Paul Wilkin
Gorgeous work, Paul – love it :))
Colleen
Thanks ever so much!
– Paul Wilkin
Nice work,great contrast.
Thanks for the comment Paulo!
– Paul Wilkin
Great contrast and a wonderful moody pic!
Hi Vikram;
Thanks for your comment – the lighting creates the mood I think. I used several overlays to get the effect. Trial and error approach to learning!
– Paul Wilkin
Love the mood! Congrats on your feature!
Hi Robin;
Thanks for taking the time to comment on this shot. I was pleased with the results of my experimenting.
– Paul Wilkin
Great shot here, Paul! Really strong tones.
Congrats on being featured by the way!
So nice of you to comment on this.
– Paul Wilkin
Wonderful..I love this..such great lighting.
Thanks Kim – the original was quite bland but I was pleased with the results of the PP!
– Paul Wilkin
This is fabulous composition, but I really love that processing, nice work.
LeanneThanks Leanne – the building is nicely symetrical which guided the composition.
– Paul Wilkin