Windmill of your Mind

© Reynaldo D. Reyes

Windmill of your Mind

Uploaded: August 31, 2011 20:57:40

Description

Back to Mykonos, Greece. Once, over 20 windmills existed on Mykonos and they have been used for grinding the agricultural products. Today, the mills aren’t used anymore. For anyone wondering how the skeleton framing could turn, when in use, triangular sails made of cloth are fastened to the frame which work against the wind to enable them to rotate. They now serve only as subjects for avid photographers and still turn but only in our minds...

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 45.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 01, 2011

Interesting info and excellent capture of these old but not forgotten windmills. #1405508

Stefania Barbier level-classic September 01, 2011

fantastic comp and capture! #9647004

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic September 01, 2011

Wonderful composition and colors Reynaldo!,
Amalia #9647069

Nancy L. Green level-classic September 01, 2011

BEAUTIFULLY done and VERY well presented against that gorgeous bllue sky, WTG!!! <>< #9647087

Karen Engelbreth September 01, 2011

Wonderful find and capture... #9647164

Carol Eade level-addict September 01, 2011

Beautifully composed, Reynaldo, and beautiful colors. #9647181

John Connolly September 01, 2011

An excellent POV and capture Reynaldo! Thanks for sharing this unique scene with us! #9647304

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 01, 2011

Fabulous image with wonderful colors, Reynaldo! :-) k #9647488

Tammy Espino September 01, 2011

Outstanding capture and great story to go with it :0) #9647649

frank w. degenhardt September 01, 2011

I love the story behind the picture and found it a fasinating read. Lets me enjoy the picture even more. What history these old mills have, to bad we dont use them more often. Beautiful colors,that sky is such a beautiful way to bring them out. Love the rock around the mill. A gorgeous sight my friend.
Have a fantastic day and enjoy. #9647912

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic September 01, 2011

Thank you all dear friends to:

Tammy A
Stefania
Amalia
Nancy G
Karen
Carol
John
Kitty
Tammy E
Frank

Your continuous support and friendship mean a lot to me. Thank you for the kind words and compliments. God bless always! #9647919

Mary K. Robison September 02, 2011

Another postcard-perfect image, Rey!
Anyone who's ever spent a summer day on a Greek island (especially Mykonos)surely has his/her own wonderful memories stirred by your capture of these windmills. Such an ideal title, too. Thanks for the public service you've provided! #9648090

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic September 02, 2011

Thanks a ot for your post Mary. I'm glad this brought back a lot of wonderful memories for you. This place is so lovely and I would love to go back someday. More images to follow... #9648868

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 02, 2011

Exceptional clarity, tones, lighting, detail, sky & comp here, Reynaldo! Hope to see htis again ,my friend! Great commentary too! #9649072

Wm Nosal September 02, 2011

Wonderful Image, Reynaldo!
Great POV #9649534

Ellen Hodges September 02, 2011

Glad that they left these awesome mills for the photographers, Rey!! Absolutely gorgeous pov and sky! Have a great weekend!! #9649905

Deborah C. Lewinson level-addict September 03, 2011

Gorgeous image, Rey, your colors, comp, and lighting are superb!

Debby #9651533

Susan Weisensel September 04, 2011

Excellent capture Reynaldo. #9653106

Erika G. Gossett September 06, 2011

Wonderful capture,Reynaldo! Thanks for the information on the windmills, love it! #9657099

Tiia Vissak September 06, 2011

great colors, details & pov! #9657408

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic September 11, 2011

The wall frames the windmill which exhibits nice geometric design and lines. The blue background showcases the whole image beautifully. #9666438

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