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Sunset at Wheal Coates.

Taken from the slopes of St Agnes Beacon. Looking towards the headland on the left, you can just about see the lighthouse Island of Godrevy and beyond that Carbis Bay and St Ives. The buildings are the top ones of Wheal Coates Tin Mine. This was built in 1872 and drove 32 heads of stamps as well as winding from Towanroath shaft below. The engine stopped working in 1887, although it was modified during the 1910-1914 reworking. It was consolidated in 1986.
Of course a great sky for the lover of such things too. The type of view I will never get closer to home.

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16 comments

homaris said:

Preciós!
2 years ago ( translate )

TOZ said:

Beautiful Image Herb super light , Sky ,and foreground love it my kind of photo ⭐
Best TOZ
ps as Keith said take out the branches on the right,
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:

One for you here Toz. I loved this light. I hardly noticed the right hand branches and they do add a little depth. Cheers for the star. Herb
2 years ago

tiabunna said:

A lovely image with a great sky and light, even a few distant rain showers. Best wishes for the weekend, Herb.
2 years ago

J.Garcia said:

The land "subdued" by a fascinating sky!!
Amazing composition with superb light, Herb
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to J.Garcia:

Thanks so much Judite. Light is a thing I strive for as it is that that makes photography.

Best Wishes, Herb
2 years ago

Keith Burton said:

What an amazing sky..............dark and threatening clouds with gorgeous light along the horizon and some beautiful sun rays.

The colours in the foreground are beautiful and I like the almost silhouetted buildings.

If I was being really picky I might have cropped out the tiny tree branches on the right - but they don't detract from how good this shot is - just a small distraction :-))
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Keith Burton:

I do love a BIG sky and we have one here for sure. A lot of nice ingredients for sure and as I said to Toz above, I never even noticed the right hand branches. They do give a little depth though, I think. Thanks for your admiration.

Cheers, Herb
2 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Wow! That's quite a sky Herb!! The colours on the heathland are gorgeous. Must be viewed large. Cheers, Rosa.
2 years ago

Herb Riddle replied to Rosalyn Hilborne:

Hello my fellow photo friend. Thanks for admiring this big and seeing the beauty of the foreground too.

Keep safe. Herb
2 years ago

LutzP said:

Magnificent sky, stay safe Herb
2 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle replied to LutzP:

Thanks Lutz. Always good to see you here.
Herb
2 years ago

cammino said:

Impressive mood!
2 years ago

sea-herdorf said:

Eine dramatische Wolkenbildung mit versöhnlichen Sonnenstrahlen, Herb.
Freundliche Grüße und ein schönes Wochenende
Erich
2 years ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

most beautiful

happy week.
2 years ago