Balgone Photo | TrekEarth

Photographer’s Note

Derelict 17th century vaulted windmill near North Berwick. Vaulted tower mills are rarely found outside Scotland. Here, an underground vault extends 20ft out from the base of the tower. There were two doors, one of which is now blocked up. The major part of the tower is still sound although about a third has collapsed from the top. It was originally a barley mill although it probably fell into disuse in the 18th century and had ceased to function as a windmill by 1799. it was was heightened by about 10ft to become a dovecot.

The blue sky contrasts with the field of yellow rape.

dougie, tyro, adores, hgupta, maloutim, windosil has marked this note useful

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dougie (2920) 2007-04-26 12:14

Hi,
Very interesting. You got good detail, composure and colours. I bet this catches a nice light in the evening. Might be good to try a slightly higher POV. Thanks.
Dougie.

adores (15527) 2007-04-27 3:56

Hi Lisa!
This is a very beautiful composition with the ruins on the left and all the yellow field in the foreground. I like those yellow flowers at the top of the ruins. Good work!
Regards, Anabela

tyro (2666) 2007-04-27 19:02

Hi, Lisa,

Very nice! Excellent contrast between the complementary colours of blue sky and yellow flowers and the simple impact of the windmill. A very good note too. Well done.

Kind Regards,

John.

p_m_geraldes (774) 2007-05-07 19:46

Hi Lisa. Great photo, with vibrant yellow flowers that bring this scene to life. Very good composition and detail.

hgupta (1320) 2007-05-21 23:55

Hi Lisa,

This is such a lovely picture....ver colorful.....also I liked the contarst between old ruin and new fresh flowers in the foreground. Really good work.
Regards,

Hemant

bigboroboy (1009) 2007-05-22 18:29

I like your scenes of a bucolic UK best in your gallery (although the Frence ones are also interesting). I am an Englishman living in Japan for 6 years now and your images have made me more than a little homesick so I guess that means they work. Keep up the good work, PHIL

jdwyer264 (1082) 2007-05-25 3:11

A beautiful shot, well composed with warm crisp colours.
The only thing which would have sent this image to another level would have been a more detailed sky, maybe some wispy clouds, but sadly something we can't control.
The windmill looks to have been bitten into.
Really nice sharpness throughout also, even in the rape seed.
TFS.

JanD (14893) 2007-10-24 6:00

Dear Lisa! Amazing composition. Original ruins, original flowers. Amazing sky! Beautiful take. Cheers!