Some of my recent photos have been of not so old grist mills. Missouri is dotted with a lot of original mills that have been preseved by local benefactors and are open to the public. The rust red Hodgson Water Mill is nestled into a bluff above a spring that gushes up from far belowContinue reading “Hodgson Water Mill”
Category Archives: Scenic Areas
Dogwood Mill
Dogwood Mill, the entrance to Dogwood Canyon. Built on Indian Creek this is the gateway a scenic walk past waterfalls, bridges and other unique areas.
Clarinda Courthouse
I spent last week visiting on of my equipment manufacturers in the small town of Clarinda, Iowa. I took part of one evening to photograph their historic courthouse and was able to capture this great image. The building was well lit and all I had to do was setup my camera on a tripod andContinue reading “Clarinda Courthouse”
Alley Mill
Hidden away in Eminence, Missouri is Alley Mill. This mill has a large backup lake behind it spilling through the gate in front. This spring fed mill has crystal clear water spilling through it. When photographing a site like this, it is important to take you time to walk around and review various camera angles.Continue reading “Alley Mill”
Sandy Creek Bridge
Sandy Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site is a publicly owned property in Jefferson County, Missouri, administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, preserving the Sandy Creek Covered Bridge. The bridge is one of four remaining covered bridges in Missouri, which once numbered about 30.
Keyhole
The Keyhole. A little stream that runs under a stone stairway in the remote valley of Dogwood Canyon. Streams run through this scenic valley make it a great place to hike and enjoy the view. To get this photo I had to place a tripod on a stone in the middle of the stream toContinue reading “Keyhole”
Artist’s Shop
Here is an artist’s shop in Door County, Wisconsin. This is a old farm where the owner displays various crafts in various buildings that were once used of agriculture. The whole county is like this with very creative uses for buildings.
Artist’s Barn
Driving through the back alleys of Hermann, Missouri I found this interesting barn. Hermann is on the Missouri River and is full of wineries, restaurants and bed & Breakfasts.
Little Chapel
This little chapel sits on the edge of a stream with a waterfall in the background. The surrounding Dogwoods make this an ideal location. Click on the photo and then click the “i” for the location.
Waterfall Reflection
One of many falls in Dogwood Canyon. This one is popular because it one of the higher waterfalls and you can walk behind it. Probably 10’s of thousands of selfies taken here.
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