Lithgow Blast Furnace
Another shot from the Lithgow Blast Furnace (just west of the Blue Mountains, NSW, Australia) ... a site which is now the only remaining relic of Australia’s iron-making history. Walls are barely standing – these structures are a sad shell of what they were. The Furnace was established in 1886 by William Sandford, and it continued production until 1928 when the entire industry was moved to Port Kembla on the South Coast.
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Michael Matthews
Great shot Rosalie. I don’t remember seeing this angle when I was there last year.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Ummm I did wander off just a bit – when you look at the site from the carpark, these 2 freestanding remains of walls are off to the left of the main structure. It is such a surreal feeling being there – not our usual Aussie type piece of architecture!
John Edwards
Stunning shot Rosalie.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks so much John for the fav
John Kowalski
This is a wonderful shot Rosalie! the structure is rather imposing shot from this angle! the menacing clouds add some drama which completes this fabulous image!!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks a lot John. Fascinating area this with all the old buildings. Had to take off just after this as the storm certainly was brewing!
Josie Jackson
Love the angle Rosalie, give it that “eerie” feeling, love the structure and the plants growing out of it, great capture
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Strange stormy day did add to the feel Josie – the weather changed pretty quickly. That seems to be a creeper – not sure if it was deciduous and had lost leaves, or if it actually was dead! Should go back and visit in summer!
Kenart
Oh I know this place Rosalie and you have really done its atmosphere justice.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
The storm helped Ken! Thanks for the kind words.
Paul Manning
thanks for sharing ~ cheers Paul
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Thanks Paul (a bit of a contrast to your beautiful summery wave shots!)
Hans Kawitzki
Very impressive ruins,looks like they are growing hair now,the dark clouds are adding drama to it.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
Old and growing whiskers Hans!
PhotoAmbiance
Beautiful shot, great light!
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
It was getting a bit dark actually however I guess it adds to the atmosphere! Pleased you like it.
Deborah McGrath
Beautiful Rosalie. You will be pleased to know that the Blast Furnace is part of the Lithgow Cultural Precinct and we are currently about to undertake a cultural precinct study which will assist in developing this site and a number of others within the precinct.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
I cannot believe how huge that site was, looking at the signs around the area. What an impressive sight it must have been when it was in full steam!!!
Thordis
Great shot Rosalie, love the ominous sky !
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
I’m surprised it didn’t snow Thordis! It was stormy and came up so cold! Thanks for the kind words.
georgieboy98
Amazing! We covered all of this area in 1983 and again late 1987 but I can’t ever recall seeing this, yet we would certainly have called in to the Visitor Centre to ask about local sights-not- to-be-missed. What a great shot this is and the weather was on your side by providing the exact right atmosphere for the shot you were taking. Very well spotted and captured. Peter
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
It is sort of on the edge of town – maybe the locals just took it for granted back then. I also had passed through countless times, having lived west of here, and had never seen it before. If you ever come over this way again … !!!!
Michael Matthews
Thanks Rosalie. I should have spent more time there. I love the way you have made the vegetation look like wings & the colours are beautiful.
Rosalie Dale IPA replied
You’ll have to mosey on over again sometime Michael! And wander off down towards Harley Vale etc – backroads there are just wonderful! Thanks for the fav.
brian pendrey
great shot
Tom Gomez
Nice capture Rosalie …
satwant
very impressive shape of the subject and shot beautifully. Well done Rosalie
solareclips~Ju...
Great moody shot Rosalie!
sfmilner
Greetings Rosalie; Excellent framing, lighting and color. A great photo of landscape architecture !
steve
barkeypf
Excellent capture Rosalie
Marvin Collins
Beautiful image Rosalie, great processing!!
Philip Golan
Another beautiful capture of a part of the local history.
debsphotos
What a fantastic capture Rosalie…*-)
Ruth Maginness
Great capture Rosalie !!
Deanna Roberts...
Nice shot Rosalie. Can’t help but think of bushy eyebrows and a big nose on an old man :D
stevendesiow
The sky really add interest to this excellent image.
Steven Agius
Great mood in this capture Rosalie.
GailD
Ooh. Like this. Will have to put it on my list of places to go. Great work Rosalie.
Rosalie Dale IPA
Thank you hotbox for adding this to your favs