Motionless by Meowgli
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Went out shooting yesterday looking for spots of interest in the area and found this old windmill on a hilltop with commanding views, surrounded by wheat fields bathed in some rare summer sun. I wasn't the only photographer with designs on this location and bumped into a fair few about the fields! This shot was taken just as the sun re-emerged underneath the low band of cloud near the horizon, in that 20-minute burst of light before day's end..
The mill is called Chesterton Windmill and was built sometime around 1632, possibly with assistance from an apprentice of Inigo Jones. It is a Grade I listed building and has been restored a few times over the years, although the mill itself is no longer functional. Suggestions abound that it was originally built as an observatory rather than a windmill, though this point is up for debate. This must be one of my local area's most celebrated and famous landmarks and apart from there not being many clouds I couldn't have asked for much nicer conditions for my first time visiting and photographing it...
(more to come from this location probably) =)
Adam
Comments (36)
Mondwin
Really a fantastic shot...bravissimo!!:DDD.Hugsxx
MOSKETON
UNA IMAGEN PERFECTA, PRECIOSA COMPOSICION. GRACIAS POR COMPARTIRLA.
MagikUnicorn
BEAUTIFUL But where is it exactetly
Meowgli
near to Chesterton, Warwickshire... for those in the UK look towards the hills next time you're going past the Warwick services on the M40, between J12 and J13 and you'll see it ;)
Fred255
This really is a wonderful photo, you always seem to have the knack of getting that perfect point of view. Very well done!
Hendesse
Fantastic photo. Beautiful windmill and wonderful colors, mood and light.
THROBBE
Beautiful image, POV and composition! Great work as usual!
PD154
Excellence Adam, love this one, the POV is beautiful!
ElizaB
superbly shot....beautiful
emmecielle
Excellent point of view... the photo is fantastic! :)
Meisiekind
Oh dear Adam - this is so picture postcard perfect! The light, POV, compo... all spot on! Well done my friend! :)
timtripp
gorgeous!
flora-crassella
"motionlessly" however magnificent!!!!! Fantastic picture!!!!!!
Mousson
Fantastic photo!!!
myrrhluz
I've been there and took some pics. Nothing as nice as this though. Beautiful shot!
prutzworks
strong work!
tennesseecowgirl
An outstanding photo.
bclaytonphoto
Love the composition..well played mate
flavia49
fabulous capture!!
frieder
A very interesting looking place -- just looks like it's full of history and stories.
iaacf
I love windmills and I have seen many..but never this strange type.. A beautiful picture.
mairekas
Fantastic image!!! Superb work!
kgb224
Stunning capture my friend.
sandra46
super excellent shot and great info!
BorisB
An excellent composition!!
babuci
I was wondering about the design earlier. Now I know why the interesting arched columns. Wonderful pastel tones, great compo too.
npauling
You have caught a lovely light in this capture. Beautiful.
MrsRatbag
This is gorgeous, Adam; love the DOF!
auntietk
What a wonderful bit of architecture! Excellent image.
lucindawind
oh my this is stunning . .I just love it !