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The Wind Mill

© Nadya Johnson

The Wind Mill

Uploaded: August 10, 2009

Description


"De Immigrant"

Fulton, Illinois

(This authentic Dutch wind mill was constructed in the Netherlands, then dis-assembled and shipped to Illinois where the builders re-assembled it. Made of wood, it sits on the banks of the Mississippi River - one of only two such working wind mills in the USA actually producing grain with the power of the wind. You can buy the stone-ground flour in the shop on the lower level and it's also sold at certain markets in the area.)

-- Travel and Place --

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/750 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 6.30 mm, Model: KODAK DX6490 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA

Comments

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 10, 2009

I didn't even know we had one here...excellent shot! #1166394

Robert R. Goodman August 10, 2009

Hi Nadya,and a lot more beautiful than those big green windmills they want to put in our state.Gorgeous capture my friend!!!!! #7834518

Monnie Ryan August 10, 2009

How neat! Interesting background, too -- another place I'd like to visit! #7834548

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 10, 2009

Monnie and I think alike. "Neat" was the first thing that came to my mind, too!

Fun image Nadya! :) -Laura #7834602

Nadya Johnson August 10, 2009

Thank you Linda, Bobby, Monnie and Laura! #7834608

Jack Ryan August 10, 2009

Very cool! A rare find...and an excellent photo of it. Nicely composed with excellent detail and color. Interesting info an added plus. Well done. #7834609

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic August 10, 2009

Super capture, Nadya! I have always wanted to see these....beautiful colors too! #7834687

Jessica Jenney August 10, 2009

Fantastic find, Nadya! So charming and full of character! #7834737

Ron McEwan August 10, 2009

You had a beautiful day for this shot, love the sky. I seen a lot of these in Holland years ago, they would send certain messages by turning the blade at a certain angle and the canvas they use on the blades were also used, they sure are interesting. Beautiful shot Nadya #7834745

Sam Britt August 10, 2009

Terrific find & capture, interesting story, Nadya. #7834816

A P August 10, 2009

Incredible clarity, vibrant and bright color, awesome capture Nadya #7834854

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 10, 2009

amazing clarity on this wonderful capture Nadya! #7835008

Ray Clarke August 10, 2009

Wonderful find and capture Nadya.!!!(R) #7835033

Tammy Scott August 10, 2009

Wow! Gorgeous shot and terrific sky! #7835082

Tiia Vissak August 10, 2009

a cool capture! #7835404

Alan L. Borror August 10, 2009

Wonderful image with great color and detail, Nadya! #7835467

Mike Clime August 10, 2009

Neat capture! We have one here in St. Louis but it is a restaurant. #7835593

Renee Doyle August 10, 2009

They are fascinating!!! Wonderful capture Nadya!! #7835690

Ellen Hodges August 10, 2009

Beautiful capture, Nadya! #7835704

Nadya Johnson August 10, 2009

Thanks for your great comments, everyone! I really appreciate each and every one! #7835717

Melissa G. Meiselman August 10, 2009

WOW this is a fantastic shot taken with ultra sharp detail, terrific light and vibrant colors, Nadya!! #7835816

Melissa G. Meiselman August 10, 2009

WOW this is a fantastic shot taken with ultra sharp detail, terrific light and vibrant colors, Nadya!! #7835817

Melissa G. Meiselman August 10, 2009

WOW this is a fantastic shot taken with ultra sharp detail, terrific light and vibrant colors, Nadya!! #7835818

Nadya Johnson August 10, 2009

Thanks, Melissa! #7835858

Nancy L. Green level-classic August 10, 2009

FANTASTIC find and capture Nadya, beuatifully composed with GREAT colors and wonderful lighting!! <>< #7836618

frank w. degenhardt August 10, 2009

Nadya- It is always so refreshing to see something like this that still is producing and has proven that some of the old inventions still are the best.
Not only that, but it offers a fasinating beauty that would decorate and be in harmony with any landscape. I love the blades of the windmill and the fact that the mail part is made of wood. What a beautiful blue sky you had for this picture with the white clouds. Gorgeous color, lighting and clarity are outstanding.
Fantastic work my friend.
Have a blessed day, you take care girl. #7836745

Margaret R. Barry August 10, 2009

Fantastic light, clarity and colors, Nadya! #7837063

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 10, 2009

Very impressive mill - and story, Nadya. Beautiful capture with wonderful lighting, colors and clarity. #7837100

Barbara Waldoch August 10, 2009

Wonderful shot, Nadya! #7837115

Paul E. Earl August 11, 2009

Very cool. I am glad they use it to grind flour! A terrific image and history! #7837245

Amy M. Wilson August 11, 2009

Wonderful capture, I thought it was a MT image... the details and that sky are stunning, Nadya! #7837800

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