Hyde's Mill 2010

[mjs1973]

Took a trip to Hyde's Mill the other day to burn up my last roll of Kodachrome, but took a few digital shots as well. This is the one I like the best and I'm wondering what you think. It was the first time all month I had clouds to photograph in the sky so I tried to take advantage of it. This is a combination of 2 exposures, one at 4 seconds for the sky, the other at 15 seconds for the foreground. What do you think?

[llewpics]

Mike, a very good shot.
Here is what I like: the overall mood and composition. I think the up/left to down/right diagonal composition holds the image together well. The whole image has a certain, somewhat "blue" or "moody" feel to it, which I enjoy. The falls are exposed very well - and the "misty" feel goes along well with the rest of the picture.
Here is what I would potentially improve: I don't like the name of the mill on the side of the building - however, unless you are not ok with Photoshoping it out - it's there to stay. Also, I would perhaps crop a little off the right side - I am not sure the branches on the right side add much ....

Regards,

Stevan

[mjs1973]

Thanks for your input Stevan. I'm not opposed to PSing the sign out, just didn't give it much thought since I'm so used to seeing it there. I already PS'd the No Trespassing sign off the side of the mill.

[gahspidy]

Love the shot and the PP mike. everything is eye candy and moody. composed well. My only nitpik would be to have a bit more foreground. . .some more breathing room for the mill and waterfall.
excellent

[daq7]

Very cool shot! I would pull the mill just a BIT more out of the dark. But awesome nevertheless.

[LeeIs]

Hey I remember this place! Another nice take on it. love the colours and sharpness of it. I think you pretty much nailed this one.

[corei5]

Very nice image there I wish there's something like this place somewhere near my place lolz..

I like the water and the sky.

[armando_m]

Love it !!

do you sell this ? I think people would buy it

[mjs1973]

Thanks for taking the time to look and comment everyone one. I think I will try to lighten up the FG just a tad before printing.

Gary, I know what you mean about having a little more breathing room for the mill and water. I composed this pretty tight because with more FG you would have seen a mowed area in front of the mill. You can just start to see it in the bottom left hand corner but not enough to tell what it is. I think including the mowed area would take a little bit away from the 'old & abandoned" feeling that this place brings to mind.