Lake Luzerne Leather Mill Dam, a photo from New York, Northeast

Photographer's Note

Seen here are the ruins of Lake Luzerne's 19th dam who's water power was used in the a large leather tannery. There is also a 125 ft. brick smokestack surviving.
Most of the industries of the previous century have disappeared and the buildings which housed them have been taken down. No longer does the town profit from the tannery, the paper mill or the glove-sewing shop. There are no more grist mills, harness shops or general stores so typical of life seventy-five to one hundred years ago. Of the old industries, logging and lumbering continue as major eco assets. The town's only manufacturing activity now is a small business making animal ear tags, leg bands and veterinarian’s supplies. The Ketchum Manufacturing Company is one of the only three such firms in the United States, and its products are shipped on occasion all over the world.

The latest matter in the history of Luzerne is an act of legislature in 1963 which changed the name of the town from Luzerne to Lake Luzerne, conforming to the name of the principle village, whose name is known far and wide.

Colombiana, ribeiroantonio, phwall, trekks, vmf-214, Royaldevon, pauloog, gracious, snunney, saylan-cb, yedirenk, Longroute, asajernigan, Kielia, parbo, Charo has marked this note useful

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Colombiana (2957) 2009-02-02 18:56

Hi Tom,
Very interesting note about the town and its recent history. Beautiful winter photo with good light and colors.
Best regards!
Maryori

phwall (6787) 2009-02-02 19:51

Hi Tom,
Ok, Ok, I get the point, either like it or lump it, its my blue grad and I'll use it if I want to.
Good stuff here mate, the long shadows across the snow look terrific. I like the patterns the water has formed as its flowed through the snow.
Superb composition, lovely balance in the image.
Very nice, very nice indeed.
Cheers
Peter

trekks (14348) 2009-02-02 21:11

hi Tom

Great view of the winter that is not really just B&W as some people see it; you show a different look of winter that can be a comfort to live through, the bright light, trees, water and snow. Good shot in vertical format.

tfs, bill

vmf-214 (1648) 2009-02-02 22:07

Hi Tom,

Good winter scene with remains of the dam surrounded by the snow and dark water. Good lighting and clarity in this shot, Like the shadows from the trees. Great job Tom.

Best regards
Jason.

Royaldevon (85638) 2009-02-03 1:33

Oh, Tom, the light and shadows, here, are truly outstsanding! Just look how they define the contours of the snow and rocks.
A great pov where the eyes are easily encouraged to move deeper, and investigate the trees and the low, green building.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

pauloog (11751) 2009-02-03 1:40

Hello Tom,
An interesting view brought very well with beautiful winter colours and good depth and contrasts.
Regards,
Paul

gracious (20025) 2009-02-03 1:48

Hello Tom,
Thank you for sharing such wonderful winter scenery which truly well captured!
I loved the depth here especially the fine displayed of light and shadows over the place!
thanks for the informative notes on this place!
warmest regards
Tony

snunney (130967) 2009-02-03 1:53

Hello Tom,
A fine winter composition. I like the diagonal placement of the line of triangular stone cairns topped with snow. The sombre tones make for an interesting atmosphere and suit the subject of the disappearing industrial heritage.

npecanhuk (79329) 2009-02-03 1:57

Hello Tom!
Beautiful winter picture!
Lights, shades and colors are truly nice!
Well chosen pov and well done composition!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

jplebrun (21208) 2009-02-03 4:33

Hi Tom
de toute beauté de voir cette rivière avec ces ruines qui émergent de l'eau, bien encadré dans cette forêt et ce ciel d'un beau bleu azur, bravo mon ami.
Amitiés
Jean-Pierre

saylan-cb (12738) 2009-02-03 4:47

Hi Tom,
Very beautiful winter photo.Great light and good POV.Wonderful compositions and perfect capture.
Well done!
Have a nice day,
TFS/Regards

mumek (20226) 2009-02-03 6:20

Hi Tom!
You captured a very nice different tones of the snowin in this beautiful winter scenery from Lake Luzerne.My compliments.
best regards
ziggy

yedirenk (11244) 2009-02-03 7:08

Hi dear Tom,
İmpressive scene with snowy nature details.texture,light,shadows and depth are eye catcher.also fine sharpness and very good point of view.wonderful winter atmosphere under the blue sky.well done.TFS
Greetings

Cevdet

Longroute (19600) 2009-02-03 7:40

Hello Tom,

these winter scenery you are showing us are really superb and intriguing. Here we have a fine play of lights and shades and those snow heaps create a fine drawing which makes the whole picture so alive and smart. Excellent sharpness as even in your pics.
All the best,
Donato

bosskokoss (2272) 2009-02-03 9:13

Hello Tom. Very good winter photo. Your photo shows this extraordinary atmosphere with tones of blue. Regards Piotr.

asajernigan (21427) 2009-02-03 10:01

Tom,
Great winter shot here, it makes me cold just to look at it. The zig-zag of the water leads the eye into the shot nicely creating a sense of direction. The lighting and colors are great with nice sharpness and detail. The play of the sunlight and shadows makes for an appealing photo.
TFS,
Asa

ahmetgedikli (25609) 2009-02-03 15:20

Beautiful winter scene... Great colors, sharpness and POV. Well done.
Best regards,
Ahmet

Kielia (24077) 2009-02-04 11:15

Hi Tom,
when I opened the image I was a bit amazed by the darkness but now I think that it suits the subject very well. Excellent capture of this place that once had given income for many people. I also like your note. TFS!
Warm regards
Harriet

jaywalker (16105) 2009-02-04 15:50

Hi Tom, A wonderful winter sight with the snow on the ground & the icy water trickling through, you really have managed the light very well & the deep blue sky is gorgeous, TFS, kind regards Wilson.

pboehringer (770) 2009-02-06 9:14

Tom,
wonderful play of patches, shadow and lights. The detail of the pilars sticking out of the water and partially covered with now makes it almost a surreal view.
Peter

parbo (11092) 2009-02-06 10:40

Hello Tom,

This wintry scene is very attractive with dried trees, snowy ground and water between tehm, under blue sky. Long shadows on snowy surround are splendid. Sad part is loosing old production techniques and styles. Good notes too. Congratulations. Have a nice weekend.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

Charo (51290) 2009-02-06 14:11

Hello Tom,
Magnífico the effect of the shadows of the trees on the snow. Excellent composition and fantastic light and atmosphere.
Good weekend.
Greetings,
Charo