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Easter Sunday afternoon I decided to drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway to Mabry Mill, the most photographed location on the Parkway. It had been so many years since I had been there that I had forgotten that morning light is best for the preferred viewing location. My initial shots looked too cold, so I added a Hoya Sepia B filter. This image was exposed to best show the detail in the mill, so the sunlit patch of grass at the right is overexposed, but I am generally pleased with the result.

**joelbolden** · 05-01-2019, 08:11 AM

Originally posted by Dale H. Cook

Easter Sunday afternoon I decided to drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway to Mabry Mill, the most photographed location on the Parkway. It had been so many years since I had been there that I had forgotten that morning light is best for the preferred viewing location. My initial shots looked too cold, so I added a Hoya Sepia B filter. This image was exposed to best show the detail in the mill, so the sunlit patch of grass at the right is overexposed, but I am generally pleased with the result.

You should be pleased...beautiful shot.

**FozzFoster** · 10-01-2019, 08:13 AM

Originally posted by Dale H. Cook

Easter Sunday afternoon I decided to drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway to Mabry Mill, the most photographed location on the Parkway. It had been so many years since I had been there that I had forgotten that morning light is best for the preferred viewing location. My initial shots looked too cold, so I added a Hoya Sepia B filter. This image was exposed to best show the detail in the mill, so the sunlit patch of grass at the right is overexposed, but I am generally pleased with the result.

Love the composition! Really nice detail and character! good shot

Dale H. Cook · 10-01-2019, 06:33 PM

After I posted the original photo I decided to reduce the gamut a bit in post, and crop it a bit, with this result. I greatly prefer it to the original, which was too garish. I use this version as wallpaper on my computers, tablet, and phone.

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Prince Harbinger · 10-01-2019, 06:40 PM

Beautiful photo. I swear I have seen it in a painting somewhere...

Dale H. Cook · 10-03-2019, 06:33 AM

You may have seen it in a painting. It is the most visited and most photographed place on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and probably most painted as well. My photo has deliberately altered colors (via a Hoya Sepia B filter) to make it more artistic. In reality the mill is a dull weathered gray.

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05-01-2019, 08:11 AM	#2
joelbolden Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Stormstown, Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 605	Originally posted by Dale H. Cook Easter Sunday afternoon I decided to drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway to Mabry Mill, the most photographed location on the Parkway. It had been so many years since I had been there that I had forgotten that morning light is best for the preferred viewing location. My initial shots looked too cold, so I added a Hoya Sepia B filter. This image was exposed to best show the detail in the mill, so the sunlit patch of grass at the right is overexposed, but I am generally pleased with the result. You should be pleased...beautiful shot.

10-01-2019, 08:13 AM	#3
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Dale H. Cook Easter Sunday afternoon I decided to drive down the Blue Ridge Parkway to Mabry Mill, the most photographed location on the Parkway. It had been so many years since I had been there that I had forgotten that morning light is best for the preferred viewing location. My initial shots looked too cold, so I added a Hoya Sepia B filter. This image was exposed to best show the detail in the mill, so the sunlit patch of grass at the right is overexposed, but I am generally pleased with the result. Love the composition! Really nice detail and character! good shot

10-01-2019, 06:33 PM	#4
Dale H. Cook Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 174 Original Poster	After I posted the original photo I decided to reduce the gamut a bit in post, and crop it a bit, with this result. I greatly prefer it to the original, which was too garish. I use this version as wallpaper on my computers, tablet, and phone. Attached Images

10-01-2019, 06:40 PM	#5
Prince Harbinger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 429	Beautiful photo. I swear I have seen it in a painting somewhere...

10-03-2019, 06:33 AM	#6
Dale H. Cook Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 174 Original Poster	You may have seen it in a painting. It is the most visited and most photographed place on the Blue Ridge Parkway, and probably most painted as well. My photo has deliberately altered colors (via a Hoya Sepia B filter) to make it more artistic. In reality the mill is a dull weathered gray.

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