The Old Mill by tennesseecowgirl
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Description
This was taken in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
History:
In the early 1800's, a water-powered gristmill on the banks of the Little Pigeon River became one of the main hubs of activity in the small mountain community of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. In those days, the mill faithfully produced the meals and flours that were crucial for the day-to-day existence of the Smokies' early settlers. In fact, The Old Mill even furnished electricity for the town until 1935.
One of The Old Mill's most distinctive features is the giant water wheel that harnesses the flow of the Little Pigeon River. Inside the structure, an antiquated yet reliable system of shafts, belts, and pulleys still gets the job done, working to turn the 4600-pound stones and grain elevators.
Weighing one ton each, the massive flint granite stones, called French Buhrs, are only the second set ever used in The Old Mill's 175-year history. When they're in action, the stones convert grain into about 1000 pounds of product each day, six days a week. Resident millers then hand-fill, weigh and tie each bag of stone ground grain.
Products ground at The Old Mill are used in many of the dishes at the Old Mill Restaurant including biscuits, corn bread, pancakes, hush puppies, muffins and grits. We also use our own grains for the homemade artisan style breads that are prepared each day at The Old Mill Pottery House Café & Grille.
The area's heritage is also being preserved through a variety of crafts that are practiced at the nearby shops of the Old Mill Square. Our Pigeon River Pottery has been home to pottery making for over forty years, and the best of time-tested recipes are prepared by our confectioners (with decades of experience among them) in the Old Mill Candy Kitchen. The entire Square is a working tribute to the Smokies' pioneer days.
Today, The Old Mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and just as in the 19th century, it's still one of the most popular places in the Smokies and one of the most photographed mills in the country.
My daughter Jenna and her boyfriend Chris, are driving up tonight from Georgia, he just got back a bit ago from Haiti he is in the Air Force and his troop was sent there to give aid to the people there, I am looking forward to seeing them both and spending mothers day with them, I hope you all have a great mothers day and weekend.
And thanks to you all for your comments to Raskel's photo she is all smiles now.. lol
Raskel
Raskel
Comments (121)
watapki66
Wonderfully done!
CaressingTheDark
picture post card perfect
kenwas
The color saturation gives a wonderful Maxfield Parrish feel to this fine shot.
J5ive
Wow This is a fantastic Shot!
mariogiannecchini
Very stunning photo! the light and reflection is beautiful! Best of luck to you on the competition!
Umbetro38
Wha a wonderful Place and the POV is a Dream here
Cosme..D..Churruca
very fine work. like a lot.
jarmila
so romantic corner, very nice colours and reflection
Dreamingbee
soo beautiful
KataPan
Interesting history and beautiful photo!!!
cece7894
Such a lovely image lynell! great works! HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!
Miska7
Really nice scene. Great colours, lighting and reflections! Excellent capture!
cvrad
Great looking photo a lot of depth and color love the reflection off the water and the sky is so nice and blue and the red roses in the front really add a nice contrast.
DananJaya_Chef
Wonderful image, well done.
Kaartijer
Absolutely beautiful!
jendellas
What a find, love what you have done. Good Luck in the comp, hope you do well. Have a super weekend with your family. xx
Minda
beautiful photo lynell..
BertDes
Wonderful capture.
DMWVCS
Beautiful!!! David
adrie
Wonderful capture.
goodoleboy
Down by the old (not the new but the old) Mill stream (not the river but the stream), Where I first (not the last but the first) Met you. (Not me but you.) With your eyes (not your ears, but your eyes) Of blue (not green, but blue). Dressed in ging- (not silk but ging-) -ham too. (Not one but two.) Outstanding clarity, colors, reflection and stark light and dark contrast in this superb capture, Lynell!
blondeblurr
An outstanding presentation, you should definitely get & deserve a price for this pic, of the ol' mill... stunning capture, BB
mickeyrony
My Beautiful is a beautiful catch of sight Which knows look at well sees the history to appear in a glance. Cheer and mile mercies to divide ((5++)) C'est une belle prise de vue ma Belle Qui sait regarder voit l'histoire se révéler en un regard . Bravo et mile mercis de partager ((5++))
danapommet
Beautiful rich colors and clarity in this capture. I would say that it is a winner. Dana
praep
Nice POV - I like the DOF really much and the object is so lovely.
Chipka
Oh good lord, this is absolutely fabulous! What an incredible composition. It's worthy of a show all its own! I love everything about this and it's a bit hard to pick just one thing out, but I'll say for the record that I could easily and joyously get lost in the lively color you've got here. Old mills are magical for me and this is no exception; superb work!
MissE
Stunningly beautiful...what a great photo!
farmerC
Exellente creation.
1010
I can see it was a gorgeous day by the reflection on the water. This should win, beautiful!
0rest4wicked
Eye popping color and reflections!!!!!!