The old gates at Facit Mill. by artaddict2
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While out on my walkabout Monday 1stDEC around the old town of Whitworth Lancashire UK where once thrived the cotton mills of the industrial days of old I could see the imposing view of Facit Mill from a fair distance.
I walked on, the mills are still a common and ugly site, yet as I passed I stumbled upon these gates which I found of great interest.
Thanks for all views and comments they are very much appreciated.
We have a weather warning SNOW tomorrow, I love it for the value of photos but it seems the whole North of England can't get into work and everything comes to a standstill, I bet 'cold' countries don't have a problem with it lol.
Comments (51)
Fred255
Good angle, I wonder what the blue arrows are for. Looks official
artaddict2
Fred255 - I don't know perhaps they are going to take them down!
virginiese
Nice POV. i wonder if the blue tags is not a warning for thiefs...
flora-crassella
a wonderful old gate! Very interesting shot!
Octaganoid
Very eerie ! Nice one !
DarkStormCrow
Excellent capture, well done...
emmecielle
Interesting photo! :)
Sylvia
~Awesome~ Thanks for sharing... EXCELLENT!!!
durleybeachbum
There is beauty even in urban decay! Fascinating pic!
mermaid
they are really something to look at...smile... a fine shot
Charberry
Full of character, and looking about as old as I feel today! ;o) Excellent image.
lucindawind
excellent composition colours and textures!!
drag
There's an old church on the mainland that is now an antique store that would love to have these old gates. They have a few of them out front for sale. I love all the textures in this grand photograph. Such beauty in decay.
JeffG7BRJ
I remember these very well Alan, I have been through them a few times whilst working for Smiths scrap metals. I must say it looked a lot different to this back in 1972. Excellent capture. Bravo!!!!!
helanker
WOW ! What a fantastic gate. It is really very beautiful. And actually the big rusty mill has its beauty too. :) Gorgeous rusty texture it has :)))
carlx
Excellent POV and colors!!!
efron_241
so many people went through the gates once... and now.. forotten but luckely still there if i was there i bought paint and cleaned it up myself
Meisiekind
Oh Alan, you have turned this old gate into a true work of art. Amazing POV and composition. Excellent work my friend! :)
Janiss
Wonderful textures, composition and colors!
SSoffia
EXCELLENT CAPTURE & BEAUTIFUL COLORS :)
PD154
In places like Canada, and Minnesota USA, they have 6 and 7 feet and get on with it like clockwork. here we get six and 7 inches, and the country grinds to a halt?...I suspect it's the ultimate excuse to scive off, anyway to the image, this is a great shot Alan, there is real history here, I love the big rusty tank/silo thingie there, top notch mate!
erlandpil
Well done picture erland
annie5
Here in my villsge we have a paper mills and 500/700 persons work there!In Quebec Canada..Interesting capture :)
kgb224
Excellent capture my friend.
Fidelity2
Very cool. 5+.
Kaartijer
Excellent shot, very good composition! Hope the snow won't hit too hard the UK!
bmac62
Well done Alan. Beautiful old iron gates. At one time iron work like this was a sign of wealth in the US. Today this reminds me of old, decaying, abandoned mills in Massachusetts and Maine. Seems like the entire industry of farbric manufacturing has left our shores. Time marches on doesn't it. Bill
hipps13
Hi Alan wonderful capture warm hug with a smile, Linda
ysvry
great find , and great foto.
lizzibell
Beautiful....