Lake Afton Lower Dam

© Michelle Alton

Lake Afton Lower Dam

Uploaded: February 06, 2011 03:16:13

Description


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With SNOW DUNES!!
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One of the shots from my Yardley News photo assignment this week. This is spillover from the "Lower Dam" that originally created Lake Afton some 200 years ago, and also powered the 18th Century grist mill in Yardley that is now a boutique. The dam was threatened by the construction of a new townhouse community, but has been saved this week by agreement with the Developer.
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I thought the ice-encrusted "dunes" were beautiful -- but you wouldn't want to trudge through them on foot, if you weren't obligated!
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This was shot just before the geese (that I posted yesterday) showed up.
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The old, horribly dilapidated factory just behind the dam on the right will be demolished. Lord knows what is living in that wretched building!
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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 65.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Michelle Alton February 06, 2011

United Magnet Factory, in Ruins #1350711

Jack Gaskin February 06, 2011

A lovely capture of the fall especially w/all that unspoiled snow before it and on the rocks.

Happy Shooting
Jack #9215890

Bojan Bencic level-classic February 06, 2011

Beautiful winter capture, Michelle. And the old factory does look interesting. There could be some great photo opportunities inside. #9215893

Douglas Pignet February 06, 2011

Lovely winter capture and wonderful comp Michelle, bery well done #9215902

Patti Coblentz February 06, 2011

I agree with Bojan...you should take a peek inside before they tear it down :)
Great winter capture...the dunes are amazing! #9215904

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 06, 2011

Fantastic pov and capture Michelle! The 2nd image does have a lot of character and would be fun to photograph! Jeff #9215928

Ron McEwan February 06, 2011

Probably Haunted that last line was to be my first line LOL. After a day and half of digging out here, I do not envy your getting these splendid images. #9215938

Gord MacEachern February 06, 2011

Lovely winter scene Michelle. I would be heading right for that old treasure trove, great outside and inside shooting.
Best to always take a buddy with you when shooting these type of places though. #9215948

Earl Blansfield February 06, 2011

Nice capture Michelle. #9215953

Michelle Alton February 06, 2011

I just read that the company (U.S. Magnet and Alloy Corporation) that occupied that bulding, contaminated the 30 acres that it owned. The article, from 1994, said that building an old age home (it never happened) on the contaminated property was the only possible use for it. (!!!). I don't think I'm going in! #9215960

Nikki McDonald level-classic February 06, 2011

The dunes are both unusual and beautiful to my eye, Michelle, and the composition is very nice in this interesting winter scene. #9216031

Patti Coblentz February 06, 2011

What a pity...yep, best to stay clear! #9216032

Gregory R. Gaskin February 06, 2011

Although the building may be an eyesore your photography makes it pleasing to the eye. Good job! #9216046

SaMi Martin February 06, 2011

Just beautiful; sure doesn't look like an eyesore in your photo. #9216279

Monnie Ryan February 06, 2011

Beautiful capture, and I'm glad they're saving the dam! #9216297

Jack Ryan February 06, 2011

Excellent POV and comp...beautifully presented...well done. #9216354

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 06, 2011

This is an incredibly beautiful scene and capture, Michelle! The tones, textures, clarity, perspective, and comp are to near perfection, my friend! Enjoyed your commentary and the comments! A++ from me! #9216360

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic February 06, 2011

Beautiful capture!! #9216411

Linda A. Braddock February 06, 2011

Michelle, Beautiful! #9216457

Karen E. Michaels level-deluxe February 06, 2011

Sometimes haunted is more interesting.
Beautiful presentation Michelle. #9216822

Tiia Vissak February 06, 2011

a wonderful seasonal image! #9216824

Mike Clime February 06, 2011

Pretty little spillway and winter scene, Michelle! Like the dunes with the light, shadows and textures. #9216920

John Connolly February 06, 2011

A beautiful winter scene and capture Michelle! Every town needs at least one haunted house! #9216921

adrifil February 06, 2011

What an wonderful scenery! We don't have snow where we live. Even with low temperatures, the best we get is some frost covering the cars and the plants in the morning so it's with great pleasure that we see photos like this one, showing splendidly the beauty of snow.
(The water in the background looks like icicles. Is it just an ilusion or was it reallty frozen?) #9217145

Stan Kwasniowski February 06, 2011

Michelle, gorgeous #9217187

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 06, 2011

Beautiful blend of flowing waters and hummocky white snow, terrific winter scene #9217267

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 06, 2011

BEEEEEEEEEEEEEAUTIFUL, Michelle! :-) k #9217468

Rony Sagy February 06, 2011

Beautiful capture of the snow dunes, Michelle. #9217538

Mariann Kovats level-classic February 06, 2011

Beautiful capture, MIchelle! #9217583

Renee Doyle February 06, 2011

Simply gorgeous Michelle!! I love the little snow dunes! #9217603

Steve M. Harrington February 06, 2011

Nice shooting, Michelle! Excellent details.
Steve #9217685

Robert K. Bemus level-classic February 06, 2011

Great wintertime scene and lighting, Michelle!! That building DOES look haunted or at least hauntingly ugly... #9217689

Barbara Waldoch February 06, 2011

Excellent capture, Michelle! #9217704

Ann Coates level-classic February 07, 2011

I've never seen snow dunes like that before. Terrific scenery and beautiful capture Michelle. #9217770

Dick W. Wyatt February 07, 2011

Another wonderful winter scene, Michelle.

Maybe you should get some snow shoes !! #9217777

Brett Dolsen February 07, 2011

Beautifull scene from an area that could certainly tell a lot of stories Michelle! #9217792

Phyllis H. Burchett February 07, 2011

I love the dunes....wonderful capture Michelle! #9218704

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict February 07, 2011

Very beautiful image, Michelle, love your outstanding composition that emphasizes the repetition of the dunes in the snow covered rocks.

Well done,
Debby #9219693

Carolyn Morgan February 07, 2011

Oh so cold --- and so lovely! #9219803

Renata Gusciora February 19, 2011

What a lovely winter image,Michelle!Greatly seen and composed! #9250452

Monnie Ryan March 20, 2011

Congratulations on your Finalist award, Michelle! #9301788

Danny B. Head March 20, 2011

Beautiful! Congrats! #9301939

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 20, 2011

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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Tammy Espino March 20, 2011

Big congrats on this wonderful finalist!! :) #9301991

Carolyn Morgan March 20, 2011

Congratulations and Kudos #9302095

Robert R. Goodman March 20, 2011

A big Congratulations,Michelle!!! #9302115

Raymond Pauly March 20, 2011

Big congratulations on your lovely finalist, Michelle! #9302243

Brad Harding March 20, 2011

Congrats Michelle on this fine entry, good luck next round. #9302381

Lorna Shutter March 20, 2011

WTG, Michelle!!! CONGRATULATIONS on your Finalist Award for this great image!!!!! :)
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Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic March 20, 2011

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9302658

Nikki McDonald level-classic March 20, 2011

Such very interesting shapes in the foreground here, Michelle. Nicely composed. Congratulations on the finalist and good luck in the next round. #9302778

Lester A. Garcia March 20, 2011

Beautiful finalist, Michelle. Congratulations! #9302787

Rony Sagy March 20, 2011

Congratulations Michelle on this wonderful finalist. #9302826

Mariann Kovats level-classic March 20, 2011

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Michelle! #9302854

Daniella Puente March 20, 2011

Great details on this capture Michelle, congrats! #9302879

Ellen Hodges March 20, 2011

Huge congrats soooo this sooooo lovely finalist, Michelle!! Very best luck!!! #9302961

Patti Coblentz March 20, 2011

Well, your trudge through the snow dunes to get this magnificent capture paid off, Michelle! congratulations on your finalist...hope to see it again in the next round! #9303051

Rona L. Schwarz March 20, 2011

Fabulous Finalist, Michelle! So sorry to have missed it along with many, many others this month (and last) - slowly getting back to normal.
Excellent composition, terrific winter landscape with the snow dunes, the running water, and the falls. Congrats on the outstanding Finalist and Good Luck in the next round! #9303068

Jill Odice level-classic March 20, 2011

Congrats on yopur finalist Michelle! Love all that snow :-) #9303131

Kim Andelkovic March 20, 2011

Congrats on your wonderful finalist :-) #9303282

Bojan Bencic level-classic March 21, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist, Michelle! #9303602

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic March 21, 2011

Huge CONGRATZ on your beautiful Finalist, Michelle!

UB. #9303757

Marilyn Cornwell March 21, 2011

Congratulations on this great finalist, Michelle! #9303926

John Rivera level-classic March 21, 2011

Congratulations Michelle on your beautiful Finalist! #9303959

Marijana Fajgl March 21, 2011

Big congratulations, Michelle! #9303995

Jessica Jenney March 21, 2011

Congratulations, Michelle on your beautiful finalist! #9304629

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 21, 2011

Wowza! Great capture Michelle!

Congrats on your wonderful finalist!

jo ann c. #9304932

ALLEN O. HOWARD March 21, 2011

The colors, details and depth of field are all awesome Michelle! The composition is excellent and leads the eyes. Congratulations!!! #9305338

Debra R. Harder March 21, 2011

This is fabulous, Michelle! Huge congratulations on your beautiful finalist! Deb #9305404

Emile Abbott level-deluxe March 21, 2011

Congratulation on an outstanding finalist Michelle. WTG #9305447

Carol Eade level-addict March 21, 2011

A beautiful finalist, Michelle, congrats! #9305488

Wanda Judd level-classic March 21, 2011

Well deserved...love the photo and your background. Congratulation. #9305580

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 21, 2011

Congratulations on your finalist! Lovely work Michelle! #9305818

Erin Appelbaum March 21, 2011

Awesome finalist Michelle. Congrats. Peter #9305922

Val Feldman level-deluxe March 21, 2011

Someone mentioned hummocky snow and I just had to look it up - I'll be doggoned - never saw the likes of it before - looks like oversized feather pillows a la Mother Nature! Beautiful! Excellent capture and a fine Finalist, Michelle...congratulations! #9305957

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe March 21, 2011

Congratulations, Michelle on your wonderful and well deserved finalist! Beautiful!! #9306042

Karen Celella March 21, 2011

Congratulations on your superb finalist, Michelle! #9306171

Carla Capra Anderson March 21, 2011

Congratulations, Michelle.
;) CC #9306420

Phyllis H. Burchett March 21, 2011

BIG congrats to you Michelle on this fabulous finalist! #9306711

Renee Doyle March 21, 2011

Awesome!!! Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Michelle!! #9307180

Brett Dolsen March 22, 2011

Congratulations on your deserving finalist Michelle!! #9307701

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic March 22, 2011

Lovely winter scene Michelle. Congrats on this beautiful finalist. #9308109

Lydia Williams level-classic March 22, 2011

Great capature, Michelle! Congratulations! #9309050

Jeana Clark March 22, 2011


Congratulations on your fantastic finalist Michelle!!! Best of luck in the next round!!!

~J~ #9309286

Ann Coates level-classic March 22, 2011

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist Michelle. #9310193

Merna L. Nobile March 23, 2011

Yes, you heard right! Congratulations you are a winner! Merna


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Patricia A. Stalter March 24, 2011

This should have been a 2nd place (at least). #9314480

David M. Montero March 24, 2011

Great shot Michelle! Congratulations on your finalist selection. #9315291

Kathy Cline March 25, 2011

oooh I feel cold...burrr

glitter-graphics.com #9317227

Sharon Sawyer March 28, 2011

Whoooooooo Hoooooooo!!! WTG, Michelle! HUGE congrats on your outstanding and well deserved finalist! #9323134

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 03, 2011

Beautiful winter scene..Congratulations on a well deserved finalist !! #9332765

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