The Millpond

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The Millpond

The old millpond at the village of Stoke Gabriel cascades into the adjoining River Dart in Devon.

I had been walking up the river bank on a beautiful day in April and sat down at the end of the dam with the dappled sunlight playing through the overhead trees.

I got to thinking how nicely the branches framed the skyline on the village with it’s ancient 15th century parish church on the skyline, so decided to take a few images.

Nikon D100
18 -70 zoom @ 22mm
AP F13 for 1/40sec
CP Filter

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The Millpond by rodsfotos
  • WJPhotography

    WJPhotography

    Fantastic capture & color rod :))))))))))

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Wendy,
    Regards, Rod.

  • LYN EVANS

    LYN EVANS

    Absolutely WOW and DOUBLE WOW, Rod. An instant fave for me, this is stunning.!!!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Lyn, thank-you so much my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Donna Adamski

    Donna Adamski

    Beautiful and well captured…I love the feel of the setting :)

  • rodsfotos replied

    It’s such a small and peaceful village with nothing around for a few miles, thank-you very much Donna,
    Regards, Rod.

  • kentuckyblueman

    kentuckyblueman

    Awesome,I love this picture,great work~

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Steve,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Tom Gomez

    Tom Gomez

    Beautiful view Rod, a really nice shot …

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Tom, one of many sleepy little villages a few miles from home,
    Regards, Rod.

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  • davesphotographics

    davesphotograp...

    great shot love it the little waterfall looks great

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Dave, I normally get my feet wet trying to cross over there though,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Larry Davis

    Larry Davis

    As usual, your images just blow me over.
    You certainly know your stuff.
    Good on ya mate.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much young man, now you can buy the Guinness Larry, mine’s still a pint mate,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Barry Norton

    Barry Norton

    Wonderful capture

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Barry,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Anne-Marie Ladegaard

    Anne-Marie Lad...

    Really lovely capture, Rod. :)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Annemarie,
    Regards, Rod.

  • nedesigns

    nedesigns

    Beautiful, beautiful shot. You feel as though you’re right in the scene. Looking at your wonderful photos make me very homesick. As children, we used to spend holidays around Mevagissy and Polperro. Last time home, spent time in East Looe and Lyme Regis. Such a beautiful area.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Nan, I’m so pleased you like it, I am fortunate to live near to so many beautiful places in the Westcountry, I did go to Lyme Regis in the Summer but not very successful that day with the camera,
    Regards, Rod.

  • missmoneypenny

    missmoneypenny

    Great eye for a good capture Rod – lovely image

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Chris,
    Regards, Rod.

  • jell

    jell

    well done Rod. Lovely study in blue

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Jell, I submitted this one into the out of the blue group, just awaiting approval,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    This is so lovely rod, true English countrysie!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Gwenda, it is always very peaceful there,
    Regards, Rod.

  • jell

    jell

    good luck Rod

  • Nanagahma

    Nanagahma

    Very nice Rod. You are right, the branches add a lot to the composition. Good job.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much, it just wouldn’t have worked if the leaves had been out on the tree,
    Regards, Rod.

  • georgieboy98

    georgieboy98

    This is one of those places that I had completely forgotten until seeing the title! Now it all comes flooding back to me by way of this stunning photo. I used to love this little place so this is going straight into my favourites. The framing is wonderful, of course and the low angle of shot takes us right into the scene. So many of us fall down by keeping the camera up at head height all the time but you vary your angles and it really does make all the difference. Super photo Rod. All the best, Peter

  • rodsfotos replied

    So pleased it brought back a few memories for you Peter, there used to be two great old pubs in the village the Church House is still going strong but my favourite the Victoria and Albert closed a few years ago and it is now several small cottages, that saddened me, I enjoyed many good meals and evenings there over the years, many thanks my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    STUNNING shot Rod, wish I could sit there too. It looks like it would be a very peaceful place to sit for a while!

  • rodsfotos replied

    I often go there in the Summer to get away from the holidaymakers, a nice sleepy little village, many thanks Babara,
    Regards, Rod.

  • blondiegirl

    blondiegirl

    Looks wonderful and so peaceful

  • rodsfotos replied

    It is very quiet and peaceful there, many thanks Selina,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Trainman

    Trainman

    A very good take here Rod nice and clear but i wish you could send that water over here we are desperate

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Dave, I do sincerely hope the drought situation improves for you in the near future, it’s quite worrying how the climate of Mother Earth has changed to extremes over recent years, I feel we all need to take more notice about what we all can do to minimise global warming, it’s becoming too much of a reality to ignore,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Gerry Danen

    Gerry Danen

    Beautiful shot, Rod. The cascading water below and the branches above make it “picture perfect.”

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Gerry, the little cascading waterfall was barely 6 feet wide, a bit of perspective trickery but I was pleased with the result even if I did get a bit wet taking this one,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Arrowman

    Arrowman

    Rod, brillliant as ever – Colin

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Colin, thanks so much my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    Great capture, amazing view

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Antanas, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Stuart Chapman

    Stuart Chapman

    Like the viewpoint for this that makes it look as though you’re in the water. Great foreground with the falling water diagonally leading you in.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Looks can often be a true reflection of reality Stuart, it was not my wish or intention but I did end up with one foot deeply submerged, LOL.
    I had the tripod fully splayed in an effort to get down to just above water level and got a bit too wrapped up in the composition to stay dry, how we suffer for our art, thanks so much,
    Regards, Rod.

  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Lovely perspective and shot Rod,lovely restful image

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much Trudi,
    Regards, Rod.

  • shanemcgowan

    shanemcgowan

    aaaah me laddie that tis fabulous sir,

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Shane, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Wonderful moody capture my friend!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Bela,
    Regards, Rod.

  • sigfusson

    sigfusson

    Nicely done Rod – I like the framing with the tree branches. Cheers, s

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Sandra,
    Regards, Rod.

  • eXposure

    eXposure

    beautiful capture rod.
    love the composition

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    Many thanks Wendy, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • henrihan

    henrihan

    A great shot Rod, you’ve captured the movement of the water so well, love the colours and the view too.A good framing by the tree branches on top of the picture,very well composed.Regards,Henri

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Henri, much appreciated as always my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • amarica

    amarica

    Fabulous capture Rod…xxxxxxx

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Ann,
    Regards, Rod.

  • mikequigley

    mikequigley

    beautiful capture mq

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Mike,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    I really like this shot , the color of the water in the shade is perfect!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Gail,
    Regards, Rod.

  • shanemcgowan

    shanemcgowan

    wonderfull work !!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much Shane,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Magee

    Magee

    So nicely done again Rod! Keeping the camera low certainly works a treat! When I saw this enlarged, I have to admit, I too sat a while, taking it all in!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Robyn,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    Very nice shot indeed Rod, love the composition..

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much my friend, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • danapace

    danapace

    beautiful image..lovely place so well photographed ! At first I did not like the branches on top, but they bring life in the picture. So no objections :-)

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much for the kind comment Dana and I welcome your input regarding the overhead branches, I wasn’t too sure about them myself at first but realised it helps the viewer see I was under a tree, hence the dappled sunlight and shadow on the foreground,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Kate Adams

    Kate Adams

    Stunning capture and amazing scenery Rod!!! very well executed.

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much indeed Kate,
    Regards, Rod.

  • emolena

    emolena

    very beautiful !!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you so much again Emolena,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    What a gorgeous composition, Rod!!!! The blues are so refreshing!! I love the overhead branches … the framing is the perfect touch!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    I used to go there quite a lot during the Summer to escape the many holidaymakers in the area, it’s such a peaceful little village, thanks again Lois,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Evita

    Evita

    An absolutely gorgeous and beautiful scenery!! :D

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much Evita, appreciated as always my friend,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Sharon Davey

    Sharon Davey

    WOW AWESOME image i Love the framing with Tree Branches feel like am there GREAT Natural ART WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thanks so much for your wonderful comment Sharon,
    Regards, Rod.

  • RhondaR

    RhondaR

    This is simply stunning. Makes me feel like I’m right there, just beautiful.

  • rodsfotos

    rodsfotos

    Thank-you very much Rhonda,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Cheryl Dunning

    Cheryl Dunning

    very pretty..love your perspective

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Cheryl, it was almost worth getting wet feet for this one,
    Regards, Rod.

  • Monica Di Carlo

    Monica Di Carlo

    Beautiful!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks Monica, much appreciated,
    Regards, Rod.

  • chen cohen

    chen cohen

    this is such a beautiful image rod!!! i love the brunches frame and texture at the top of the picture!!! the color of the sky is gorgeous!!! this little waterfowl looks stunning!!! fantastic!!!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Many thanks again dear Chen, I had to get down very low for this photograph and ended up with one foot in deep water,
    Regards, Rod.

  • NordicBlackbird

    NordicBlackbird

    fantastic capture, Rod!!! :))))
    Awesome blue!

  • rodsfotos replied

    Hi Nat, thank-you so much my friend, I was just going off to bed when I noticed your comment,
    Regards, Rod.

  • daffodil

    daffodil

    What a magnificent place ! Gorgeous colors, superb background with little houses and the superb parish church.
    The branches add beauty to this picture .
    Great work as always Rod !
    Amitiés Daffo

  • rodsfotos replied

    Thank-you very much for the wonderful comment Daffo, I like to visit these small nearby villages in the Summer when our town gets a bit too busy with tourists, it always seems to be a bit quieter and more peaceful there,
    Regards, Rod.

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    Another fine piece, Rod. Feels cool and refreshing. Looks like a great spot for a picnic lunch. I can hear the water as it falls over the rocks. Nicely framed.

  • rodsfotos replied

    We have enjoyed many picnics by the waterside here over the years Carol, it’s so quiet and peaceful with plenty of overhanging trees to use as sunshades, thank-you so much,
    Regards, Rod.

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