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Posted on 08/06/12 09:11:25 AM |
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Steve Caplin
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Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
I'm indebted to GKB, aka Gordon Bain, for this week's image - a shot of a rather splendid water mill. Or, at least, it has been a splendid mill in the past, but frankly is now something of a tumbledown ruin. Can you give this once charming building a new lease of life? High res is here.  |
Posted on 08/06/12 09:14:43 AM |
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josephine harvatt
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Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Brilliant photo! _________________ I'm not really bad - I just draw that way |
Posted on 08/06/12 09:57:30 AM |
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GKB
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Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Thank you Josephine. Sorry but, in the spirit of HTCIP, I cheated and did this a short time ago in anticipation 
Larger version: http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s93/GKBphoto/NewTireeWatermill.jpg _________________ You're never too old to learn something stupid. |
Posted on 08/06/12 10:18:02 AM |
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james
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Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Nice cheat Gordon, but why so many lawn mowers? Baa! Baa! 
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Posted on 08/06/12 2:02:39 PM |
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Ant Snell
Specular Specialist Posts: 576 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
The Old Watermill. Development Opportunity. This is a unique property set in 5 acres of stunning countryside. This eco-friendly property comes with its own running water and scope to provide its own power supply. Some TLC required (Please Note: picture below is an artist’s impression) Offers Invited 
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Posted on 08/06/12 3:35:41 PM |
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Artwel
Satire Supremo Posts: 607 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Nice picture, looks like a happy place.. Or is it?.. _________________ Quote of the day.. "Photoshop isn't really meant to be used for drawing".. |
Posted on 08/06/12 4:49:19 PM |
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Ant Snell
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Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Are you tempting me to include a limp body fastened to the underside of the waterwheel and maybe a chainsaw masochist appearing from the bay window, Artwell? |
Posted on 08/06/12 7:24:01 PM |
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Sophie
Political Parodist Posts: 595 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Oooh! Yes, let's have one of those. |
Posted on 09/06/12 00:12:24 AM |
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Artwel
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Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
I think they're sheep!  _________________ “Art Is Never Finished, Only Abandoned.” |
Posted on 09/06/12 00:13:31 AM |
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Artwel
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Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Gordon great photo, where was this taken? and do you know anything about the mill? thanks _________________ Quote of the day.. "Photoshop isn't really meant to be used for drawing".. |
Posted on 09/06/12 08:57:17 AM |
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GKB
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Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Hi Artwell, The photograph was taken at the beginning of May on the island of Tiree in the Inner Hebrides near a place called Balephetrish. I was last there in 1957 and it was derelict then. As crofting was the main industry on the island in those days I assume it was used for grinding cereal for flour. I'm afraid that's all I can tell you. The island itself is about 12 x 9 miles and can be reached by air from Glasgow and by sea from Oban. If it's peace and quiet you're looking for then you will get it here. The beaches are wonderful (particularly Gott Bay) with white sand and azure water that could make you believe you were in the Caribbean. The islands also hold the British record for the most sunshine. Gordon _________________ My neighbour knocked on my door at 2:30am this morning, can you believe that 2:30am?! Luckily for him I was still up playing my Bagpipes. |
Posted on 09/06/12 11:08:02 AM |
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Mariner
Renaissance Mariner Posts: 3126 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Artwel, I found it on Google Images and Flickr. It's called Cornaigmore Watermill, and is near Loch Bassapol. This should give you a new angle on the Challenge. |
Posted on 09/06/12 1:47:17 PM |
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GKB
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Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Artwell and Mariner inspired me to investigate a little further. In the second half of the 18th century landlords started investing in mills with vertical water wheels which were more efficient than horizontal mills and generated a greater income. The Cornaig mill was built by the 5th Duke of Argyll in 1803. Although the water wheel was vertical, gears inside the mill turned the upper horizontal 'runner' stone over the stationary lower or 'nether stone. These were held together by a wooden spindle which was greased with beef suet. The mill is fed by a lade that leads from nearby Loch Bhassapol. There is no date associated with the attached photograph but it looks as though it was shot around the turn of the 19th/20th centuries.  _________________ You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. |
Posted on 09/06/12 2:14:22 PM |
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Artwel
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Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Marinor, Gordon, I was hoping for a little more info!, only joking, good work thanks! _________________ Quote of the day.. "Photoshop isn't really meant to be used for drawing".. |
Posted on 10/06/12 01:09:16 AM |
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tooquilos
Wizard of Oz Posts: 2905 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
The info on this great!! Thanks Mariner, Artwel and Gordon, very interesting. Ties in with my challenge very nicely (the video part) lol. Bearing this in mind, Gordon, I didnt realise the mill was built in early 1800s 
http://vimeo.com/43720246  _________________ Dorothy: Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore |
Posted on 10/06/12 03:26:45 AM |
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Artwel
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Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Anna _________________ Quote of the day.. "Photoshop isn't really meant to be used for drawing".. |
Posted on 10/06/12 09:33:54 AM |
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GKB
Magical Montagist Posts: 4033 Reply |
Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Excellent Anna and nearer the truth than you might imagine. I'm just off to wipe a tear from my eye _________________ 90% of the work takes 10% of the time. 10% of the work takes 90% of the time. |
Posted on 10/06/12 11:03:51 AM |
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Jota120
Ingenious Inventor Posts: 2615 Reply  |
Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Great photo Gordon love it the way it is. Now I'm going to muck around with it, ... sorry  ..and yes deviating again |
Posted on 10/06/12 11:10:06 AM |
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Jota120
Ingenious Inventor Posts: 2615 Reply |
Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Where there is a mill there is a way (Dao/Tao 道 - 老子
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Posted on 10/06/12 11:26:24 AM |
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Jota120
Ingenious Inventor Posts: 2615 Reply |
Re: Challenge 406: Where there's a Mill
Anna, what another great piece of work, I love the music, as I you know I do, and you filled the sky. |
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