John Webb's Mill

[thoughton]

Well ... it's been a long time since I posted here, hello everyone :) I've been getting divorced and haven't picked up my camera for about 6 months. I'm starting to get the bug again though! ;)

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8268/8704009257_2a34c67e0d_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thoughton/8704009257/)
Thaxted windmill (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thoughton/8704009257/) by thoughton (http://www.flickr.com/people/thoughton/), on Flickr

This is John Webb's Mill in Thaxted, a village about 5 miles away from Saffron Walden where I live. I've photographed it before (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thoughton/5920504030/), but it recently had its sails replaced so it looks more like a windmill now and not just a short fat lighthouse. The sky was very clear and boring so I've gone for some stronger PP. C&C welcome (especially about the contrail).

[Jason]

Really cool shot! I like the contrail, it breaks up the sky a bit and adds some interest.

[frieri]

Very well done.
Many compliments.

[Realist]

Well you still know how to use a camera, good work.

[thoughton]

Thanks for looking guys!

Jason I appreciate the response about the contrail. A few people had suggested I remove it, and a few have said much the same as you. I think I'm going to keep it.

[Marko]

remove it? No way. serendipity. Very cool image - really dig the processing.

[Runmonty]

Love the subject and the processing. Contrail works for me. I like the bright highlights from the blades and windows and the glow of the horizon

[Matt K.]

Sorry to hear about your divorce. My wife threatens me with it every time the subject of a 500mm lens or a full frame camera body comes up. Sometimes one wonders .... but I digressed :headslap: Really nice image, super processing and yes, keep that contrail adds...

[thoughton]

Thanks for the responses!

Matt thanks for the kind thought but no worries, we both agree it is better this way. There are many positives too - for one thing I don't have to watch any more reality TV shows with her woohoo :D Funky cool avatar btw!