Monday, April 27, 2009

Theme # 174 "Local Landmark"


The "Old Hook Mill" is located in East Hampton, NY right on Main Street.
The owners of a post mill at the north end of town commissioned Nathaniel Dominy V to build a new smock mill with two pairs of millstones. The mill was built in 1806 and incorporated the main post of the 1736 Hook Mill. Nathaniel Dominy VII's "Register of Wind, Weather R Doings" documented the mill as being surprisingly active from I887 through I908 when it ceased operation. The Village of East Hampton bought the mill and the lot in 1922 and restored the mill to working order in 1939. It operated seasonally into the 1950's The village made additional repairs in 1984-1985. It is open during the summer months for a short tour.
Nikon D90 2009/04/26 16:41:14
RAW (12-bit)
Lens: VR 18-200mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 20mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/100 sec - F/11
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-A

11 comments:

  1. Was that a painting by one of the Dutch Nasters Eddie? Great.

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  2. Another beauty, Edward! What a beautiful day you had to take this as well!

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  3. Your photos are so inspiring Eddie. This is perfect!

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  4. This is perfect, Eddie. Wonderfully composed and ideal exposure, with colors that are so beautifully saturated. I like the shadows that are creeping into the scene from the left - to me they add interest and make the image more lively.

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  5. Wow! An incredible shot The shadow, trees, flag and clouds..

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  6. This is a spectacular shot, just gorgeous!

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  7. Great composition and absolutely stunning lighting!

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  8. Beautifully captured Edmund. Gotta love Windmills. Makes you feel like your actually there seeing it yourself. Great lighting. Well done.

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  9. I like the composition and color on this one too.

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  10. Who doesn't love windmills? This is gorgeous!

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  11. Lovely composition.

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