The Brick & Tile works by artaddict2
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I stood on this side of the canal with my back to the Mine facing the remains of the Brick & Tile works that was situated here at Blists Hill.
After the Blast Furnaces were finally blown out in 1912, and the canal closed down soon after, the Mines and Brick and Tile Works limped along between the two world wars. In 1941 the Mines were abandoned, and followed in the 1950's by the Brick & Tile Works. In 1952 railway pasenger service ceased, and the last goods train ran in 1960.
The Brick & Tile works covered most of the present re-created upper town, including buildings now housing the plumbers and tinsmith and foundry.The picture shows the far side of the canal where remains kilns and dry sheds but now exist at ground level only.
A good weekend to you all, thanks for taking a look. all comments welcome( even ones telling me my sky is washed out ) Thanks ALAN.
Comments (19)
MrsLubner
This is a marvelous shot. It has the old and abandoned, retired and put out to pasture side and then the sun beams down, brings out hope and life and a sparkle of all that is good. I like this.
kgb224
Thank you for sharing the history of this mine. Like the way the rays are casted on the mine. Fabulous capture. Regards, Christo
prionbrain
Fantastic!! Very romantic scenery!!! Really enjoy it!!! Magnificent lighting!!!
RobyHermida
Excellent work!! Very beautiful
Windworker
Well, you chose an excellent composition, but with a very great challenge. From all I know, it looks like you made the best compromise and got a great capture of the reflection. Very possibly, though, a graduated neutral density filter would have also gotten a beautiful star reflection through the trees saving from the washout. Don't know for sure, just a thought. Again, your photo journalism is appreciated and admired.
mairekas
Fantastic capture! Very beautiful!
Ionel
Excellent view and light!!!
Georges_H_Hoens
The light is magical here, wonderful view!!!
mbz2662
A nice capture here. Reflections of days gone by...
KarmaSong
A beautiful capture, which also lends itself to nostalgia...well done!
iaacf
No doubt those buildings are abandoned for a very long time.. a great atmosphere..
auntietk
I don't mind the sky. Ours looks like that nine months out of the year. This is a very cool shot. I love the history, and your presentation is wonderful!
JeffG7BRJ
Your sky's washed out, just thought I'd let you know, roflmao. This shot is a lot better than mine, taken from the same spot I might add, the reflection in the water shows what the sky should look like anyway. When you are walking about(as much as we did that day) you have to limit what you carry with you. This site is afterall over a mile long, so you take bare essentials with you, not a bag full of filters. I think this is very atmospheric Alan and coupled with the narrative quite excellent. Great stuff. Bravo!!!!!
junge1
This is a wonderful shot. The sky, and the rays, caught the mood perfectly and create the 'Stimmung'. Your narrative is also very interesting. It always seems to help when a little background info is provided to fully appreciate the picture.
mickuk50
well i wont say anything about the sky :o)..what i will say though is this is another fine example of your photography ,capturing the best out of a given situation .an nd would of probably saved the sky but like jeff said you caought it well enough in the reflection .well done mate mick
Richardphotos
the rays and fog really sets a time period.outstanding capture
Liam.
Beautiful light and reflection
gargoyle84
Awesome capture with the sunbeams and the light reflection in the water! I didn't even notice the sky until I went back and read your narrative (which I appreciate you doing)! :^)
tube-x
a outstanding picture - thank you for sharing it!