Days Of Old
I enjoy photographing the foggy autumn mornings. I also dabble some with my family’s genealogy. I find it interesting to see how my forefathers lived. This Photo is a combination of the two interests. I think the times past is important and should be preserved.
This is Mingus Mill located on the North Carolina side of the Great Smoky Mountain N.P.It is one of the many historic structures preserved by the Park Services. It was built in 1886.It is one of two operating grist mills in the GSMNP.These mills were a vital part of the communities of that era.The people of that era could grow there grain but still needed to have it ground so they could have there day to day bread.
I feel it’s important to call peoples attention to structures like this. They may then have a better understanding of those wishing support to help preserve them.So our grandchildren can see the struggles of how we became a nation
Days Of Old belongs to the following groups:
All of North Carolina, Dilapidated Buildings, National Parks of the World and Smoky Mountain Masterpieces Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
James Price
Great image – excellent exposure of the moving water – I love it!
imageworld
the tranquility this shot captures is just perfect
Sharon Hammond
Gorgeous image
Antanas
Excellent B&W photo. Well done!
David Meacham
Great B and W shot – I like the silky water too.
If you have frequent access to this place why not do a similar shot with the water caught on a quick exposure with something coloured floating down it – a rose maybe – just an idea
studiofascino
great comp and love it in mono!
funkyfacestudio
Great photograph and thank you for the description.
budrfli
Love the depth and character in this capture. The black and white contrast is great!
TonyLegg
wonderful tones !!!!
BonitoPhotography
Fantastic Work!
chriso
Lovely image here, great exposure and good in B&W. Thanks for the history lesson, it’s great to have more of an idea of the story behind the image.
jlynn
Fantastic!!
Gene Praag
Excellent composition….well done!
hcroft
Excellent work – love the black and white Have you thought of adding this to the Mills and Mines group?
hcroft
Thanks Gary great to have you on board
Anthony Pierce
Fantastic composition with the mill stream leading the eye right to the mill. Great shutter speed capturing the movement in the stream. The black and white was a great choice as well.
Walter Strength
Hey I was here last summer. I thought this image looked familiar. Great composition.
Joyce Dickens,...
Beautiful composition Gary; the B&W works so well on this piece. The exposure is superb; nice work!!!
Jeremy Harrington
this is a great shot Gary, love the composition and the black and white works well
Michelle Boyer
Fabulous B/W- wonderful history
davidmilne
Fantastic perspective and comp,great mono work!
Madeline M Allen
What a beautiful capture ! Love it in B/W. Well done Gary !!!!
Marc Evans IPA
Stunning image, Well Done.
Scott Denny
Very nicely done. Great composition. I like this in BW.
budrfli
so enjoy seeing this one again, just perfectly beautiful!
Darlene Marrya...
I agree, i think children should be able to see firsthand what life was like long before their time and the struggles faced by those trying to live in those times. This is a beautiful image and I thank you very much for the reminder!
LjMaxx
Great presentation Gary and good information along with it.. Very well done…
SueAnne
OMG, instant fav….......... I wouldn’t change a thing, the bw tones are perfect as well as the flowing water down the water mill.
handprintz
Fabulous capture and perspective,looks great in the BW
rodsfotos
The old mill makes a great subject Gary and black and white gives it that classic timeless appearance, very good depth and tonal range, I like how the eye is led up the water shute and on towards the mill, well captured and presented,
Regards, Rod.
Seth Weaver
One of my favorite spots in Cherokee.
Maria Dryfhout
Great B&W of history…
Jonathon Lee
Superb monochrome my friend!! :D
Lois Bryan
wonderful composition on this one, hon!!!!
michael byerley
this is fantastic b&w work !!!! spectacular
linda858100
FANTASTIC
ilpo laurila
Great work, nice perspective.
Kuulei2you
Wow, Great capture of a oh so beautiful place!!! :-)
Mary Campbell
I don’t usually like B&W just too many years just doing that on the enlarger, but this one is exceptional in it’s composition. Great job.
Elf Evans
Fine image and well narrated…Happy New Year!
Regenia Brabham
An excellent image and description. I photographed one in Byron, Georgia not to long ago, but it was falling in at the time and now it is even worse. It is so sad to see history just rotting away. I am very glad to see this one so well taken care of.
Mar Silva
Wow-this is really an amazing image! Great choice of color, POV and composition!
Maureen Bloesch
terrific image, great comp!
nancie
nicely done!
lizalady
Beautiful shot of a flue (maybe spelled wrong) Nice story to go with the photo. Used to see these in the apple orchards in eastern Washington in the 1970’s but they started disappearing. I don’t know what’s more fun Photography or genealogy (been working on mine since 1975). Luckily they can go hand in hand.
Kim Roper
Great leading line and composition, very moody image!
Christine Wilson
I really love this shot Gary its a timeless scene and love the black and white of this shot it works so well
Wanda Raines
Great information. The water movement and the black and white was perfect for this scene.
Steve Chapple
Wonderful sentiments and great image to match…
“A great photograph is a full expression of what one feels about what is being photographed in the deepest sense, and is, thereby, a true expression of what one feels about life in its entirety.” ~Ansel Adams
Mia1
Wow, this is veery cool. Beautiful shot.
DApixara
Absolutely magnificent Art!
wayne d
Great image Gary….......brilliant compo and nice tonal quality.
Jerry Mumma
well executed. Great narrative along with it.
MountainHawk
Nice composition of this shot. I have been here a few times myself and it is a challenge to get the angle just right on this much. Nice job and I agree that exposing structures such as this is a great way to preserve them. I have been an association member of the smokies long before I moved here. With all the visitation to this National treasure it is vital that we continue to preserve it for future generations. Thanks for a great picture and being part of the solution not the problem
sendao
superb shot,looks perfect in B& W,GREAT WORK!
Jan Timmons
The care for history shows in this beautiful b/w, Gary. Others have already noted the good composition, so I won’t repeat their praise. Lovely fog and a most appealing photo.
Best wishes for Coco’s speedy recovery!
Elizarose
Wow. This is great.
Ginger Barritt
Stunning image….beautiful photo
KcranmerArt
Fantastic exposure Gary and I love this in mono!
Madonna007photo
Wonderful image
Danny Cross
very nice!!!!!