22 August 2007

Wordless Wednesday - Mountnessing Windmill




This week's Wordless Wednesday entry is an Essex post windmill built in 1807.

72 comments:

Anonymous said...

that is gorgeous. The black and white make it look even more spectacular!

Anonymous said...

With the B&W picture, it looks like it was painted in 1807.

Anonymous said...

Stunning! Happy WW :)

Anonymous said...

I really like this one Jams! Looks great in b&w. Have you been to the Upminster one?

Jenn in Holland said...

Incredible dynamic in that sky!
Come see my new photo blog... maybe you'll want to be our guest sometime?

Anonymous said...

Magnificent shot...This looks as if it were taken a century ago. Truly beautiful:)
Happy WW!

Jeremy Lowe said...

Awesome shot, I have posted a much more modern rendition is my WW. Kind of neat to see something on the same theme of using the wind.

Special K ~Toni said...

That is beautiful! I love the B&W! Happy WW!

CableGirl said...

Another stunner Jams.

Happy WW

Katya said...

Oh, very nicely done, Jams! I love anything that spins about in the wind! Particularly if it ISN'T using oil and oil products!!!!!!!
Is this near you? And what is its function?

SandyCarlson said...

A classic windmill, a mighty sky. Thanks for another great image.

Anonymous said...

windmill snap! excellent pic!

Deb said...

That is gorgeous - especially in b/w with all the heavy cloud cover... Happy WW! :)

Anonymous said...

superb shot!

happy ww!

jams o donnell said...

Thanks All!

Anonymous said...

Outstanding shot. Gorgeous!!

Anonymous said...

Cool B&W shot! I need a better camera!

Carly B said...

Windmills are soooo cool! That is so much cooler than any I have seen where we live! The fins remind me of giant combs. Lovely picture, as always!

RUTH said...

Not that far from me. Love the black and white photo :o)
Ruth

Anonymous said...

What an awesome photo! I love the B&W and the light through the clouds... and I love Windmill! :-)

2 thumbs up! :-)

Happy WW!

Anonymous said...

Where's Windy Miller? ;-)

Looks almost like a toy from this angle....

L.L. Barkat said...

Awesome sky. Even though cloudy.

Anonymous said...

What a great photo. Makes me wish I was there. (It's 104 degrees here today).

Sue said...

What a georgous photo. Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Wow - simply stunning. The clouds look so imposing!

Happy WW!

Jane, Pinks & Blues Girls

Patois42 said...

Very fine photo. I don't think I've ever seen a windmill up close.

Jim said...

This is a very nice picture of a very nice windmill. Is it operational (besides just turning around and around, i.e. is it driving something)?
Happy WW!
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Shana said...

What a great picture. If I look at it long enough I can almost see the windmill spin. Love the B&W. Happy WW!!!

FRIDAY'S CHILD said...

It's nice to see windmills now. Awesome photo.
Mine is up too.

Andree said...

How lovely. I would love to visit that. Can you go up inside?

Anonymous said...

I love the clouds...great shot!

Julia Phillips Smith said...

The atmosphere is totally "Young Frankenstein". One of my favorite films, by the way.

The Chick said...

Wow. Gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

Thank you for taking the time to comment on my ww. I think your windmill photo is stunning!

Anonymous said...

Amazing - and inspiring! You have such wonderful WW posts.

mama k said...

wow! Love it!

Cinnamon Girl said...

That is an amazing picture, I love it!

Crunchy Domestic Goddess said...

gorgeous photo. love your conversion.

happy ww to you!

Diana said...

Great picture!!

Anonymous said...

awesome shot and love the photo treatment!

happy WW!

Lori said...

Absolutely beautiful...I love the black and white theme:)

Pj said...

WOW. Nice photo. You're like a Pro Photographer! :)

letha said...

Beautiful, I love the B&W

Joyismygoal said...

This picture is powerful in more ways than one Great Shot

Anonymous said...

wow!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful shot, James. Nice contrast with the B&W!

MaR said...

It's a beautiful picture, love the b/w!
happy ww :)

Qtpies7 said...

That is a really neat shot, and the black and white makes it look vintage.

Anonymous said...

A very beautiful photo. The black & white does give it a surreal look, doesn`t it.

My WW photo has spectacular color. Do come see it.

Anonymous said...

I bet it really moves when the wind blows. Fascinating!

I have a photo on mine too. Bark, arf!

Anonymous said...

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Anonymous said...

That's just a *beautiful* photograph. I used to live quite near a windmill and it was a landmark we all recognised on our regular family outing.

Happy days..

Anonymous said...

Like others, I think the b & w works wel. I aso love the clouds.

jams o donnell said...

Thanks all

TorAa said...

Artwork of high class. Excellent entry

Anonymous said...

Thanks for your comment about my son! lol!!

Sophia said...

I love this picture!!!!

Anonymous said...

Cool photo!

My WW is up:
WW UFO HOUSE

Stephanie said...

Beautiful picture.

-tnchick- said...

Nice image!

Unknown said...

What a beautiful photo!

~smile~

catsynth said...

That is a great photo! And yes, I think the black-and-white brings out a lot.

I am looking at the blades and I almost see piano keys. Interesting.

Rambler said...

great picture
the blades looked like a comb to me :)

jams o donnell said...

Thanks all. Sorry Misslionheart!

Rene Perez said...

You know, you not only captured this great windmill, you also captured the clouds playing their game of charades.. I love that game. This is a gorgeous picture!

Anonymous said...

What a neat picture and neat windmill!

Just Mhe said...

how amazing to last that long!

Thats one beautiful shot!

jams o donnell said...

Thanks for all your kind posts.

elasticwaistbandlady said...

My paternal peeps come from Holland. I love windmills as much as my wooden shoes and pot laced brownies!

jams o donnell said...

Ah so you have a good dutch maiden name then ewbl, just like my Dutch relatives the van de Xes Pot cookies? you naughty girl!

elasticwaistbandlady said...

Battjes

Pronounced like BATCHES....as in batches of marijuana pastries!

jams o donnell said...

Ah right...Hmm I wonder what your local LDS bake sale is like. It should be fun or at least very, very mellow!