Hodgson Water Mill

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 below the earth’s surface. It’s not far from Dora, Missouri and may look familiar at first glance—that’s because its image is used all over the world on Hodgson Mill Flour Product packages. It is also one of the most photographed mills in Missouri, and it’s easy to see why.

These preserved mills make great scenes for photographers willing to go find them. Stats: ISO 100, 19mm, f/14, @ 1/10 sec. A tripos was used due to the longer exposure.

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 and let it take a long exposure.

The Page County Courthouse in Clarinda, Iowa, United States, was built in 1887. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981 as a part of the County Courthouses in Iowa Thematic Resource. The courthouse is the fourth building the county has used for court functions and county administration

Here are some of the stats: ISO 100, Focal Length 12mm, Aperture f/8, Exposure time 15 seconds.

On this Veteran’s Day, remembering those who lost their lives in the service of our armed services.

This is Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, an American military cemetery located in St. Louis County, Missouri, just on the banks of the Mississippi River. The cemetery was established after the American Civil War in an attempt to put together a formal network of military cemeteries.

The cemetery is an interesting place to visit to honor those that served their country and to see the museums and other attractions in the area.

This is an early morning photograph showing the lighting contrast and long shadows of the markers.

Alley Mill

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. I spent an hour doing this bu still missed one of the best!

Sandy Creek Bridge

Sandy Creek Covered 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

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 to get the right angle. A long exposure helped make the water look a little foamy.

Artist’s Shop

Door County

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.

Little Chapel

Hope WIlderness 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.