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The Dark Satanic Mill

Taken just before dusk at the Old Mill, Langstone Harbour, Hampshire.

To explain the title check out this link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/And_did_those_feet_in_ancient_time

I'm not a religious person, but I remembered the phrase "dark satanic mills" from school and seeing this mill silhouetted against the sky reminded me of it. Once I had the photo it just needed a tweak or two in post processing to get it the way I wanted it. I hope you like it.
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22 comments

©UdoSm said:

Great and very well done...
3 years ago ( translate )

Cheryl Kelly (cher12… said:

Nicely captured!
3 years ago ( translate )

HappySnapper said:

And just to think there are some who would like to see this hymn banned, Quiet ridicules and unbelievable.
Good work here Keith, I like how the light has been drawn out through the windows and under the canopy.
3 years ago

Jean said:

A beautiful image. I love the warm glow from the windows and under the cap. Great sky too. I think this is as dark and satanic as this mill gets. Thankfully the ones that belched soot from their tall chimneys have gone too or been converted to less polluting uses. Don't know that things have improved much for the people who used to work in them.
3 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

That’s a great composition, Keith ! The colours and the silhouettes complete an impressive work ! Fantastically shown !
3 years ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

Ooh, good title Keith! I love the red glow from the windows! The colour of the sky is gorgeous and I like the cockerel just getting in the picture. We have both gone for the silhouette theme for today's pictures :) Have a good evening.
3 years ago ( translate )

Fred Fouarge said:

Mijn foto van dat Computer virus hoort dus op deze Satanic Hill thuis ....Keith!
3 years ago

Keith Burton replied to Fred Fouarge:

Ha, ha..............you could be right Fred!
3 years ago ( translate )

Colin Ashcroft said:

Lovely shot, I do like the low light and the way it changes the look of everything and provives subtle reflections
3 years ago

neira-Dan said:

superbe capture !!
3 years ago ( translate )

Eunice Perkins said:

A perfectly matching image and title! Quite a stunning shot.
3 years ago

Annemarie said:

ohhhhhh
Happy sunday evening:)
3 years ago ( translate )

Keith Burton said:

Thank you very much everyone...............I'm pleased you all like this one. Much appreciated :-)
3 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

No, its not that dark and satanic at all -well not compared with our 'real dark and satanic mills' that we have up here in Lanky. Nevertheless, a great capture taken with feeling I am sure my friend. I rather like that painted sky look too. Well done.

Cheers, Herb
3 years ago

Amelia said:

Til we have built Jerusalem ...
Lovely sky over this mill, and the inclusion of the silhouette of a weather vane is a nice touch.
3 years ago
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