The Mill Pond, a photo from Hampshire, England

Photographer's Note

This is a picture of Emsworth Mill Pond taken last Sunday.
History shows the 18thC. to have been an important one in Emsworth's growth as it then became the main port of Chichester Harbour taking in vessels of up to 200 tons. It 1762 the Cosham-Chichester Turnpike Trust was formed and roads improved. Coaches ran regularly through the town to Brighton and London. Many fine Georgian houses date from this period, especially in the High Street, Queen Street and King Street.
By the 19thC. Emsworth was a respectable little market town where people lived by boat-building, fishing, rope and sail making and by trade in timber, corn and coal.
At the start of the present century (20thC.) the death of the oyster industry, the reduction in milling, the growing influence of the railway and the first World War greatly changed the established patterns of life.
Nowadays Emsworth is perhaps known for its sailing, yet still retains its own peculiar character and atmosphere.
Framed.

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RegisMinot (1543) 2004-07-03 13:10

This is a nice scene. I like the clouds and the silver reflections in water. I find the black frame too heavy.

cdewet (0) 2004-07-03 13:10

The VERY dangerous Mute Sans!, & in attack formation too. A very nice picture, format and subject. However, check where your camera focus - the house on the left is pin sharp, the balcne of the picture is too soft. Try to focus 1/3 into the picture, shootin at the minimum aperture your camera has, the back two thirds will be in focus.

Liora (1857) 2004-07-03 13:30

Fantastic view! With the swans and the classic houses the place looks like it's taken from a ferrytale... I do agree that the focus here is a little too soft, but it's still a wonderful scene. A big smile from me Michael!

Hanssie (11022) 2004-07-03 13:42

A pity of the focus, which is not quite correct, but your picture is beautiful, a British scene and a good line of the swans, nice done, Michael !

dominique (11414) 2004-07-03 13:54

bonne composition , la vue est belle comme le point de vue judicieux , belles couleurs aussi .

papagolf21 (152607) 2004-07-03 14:42

C'est le lac des cygnes Michael !. Très jolie prise de vue. Les couleurs sont parfaitement rendues.
Belle réussite.

RGatward (20108) 2004-07-03 15:15

Nice postcard like view, helped the very good sky. I also noticed the point that Callie and Hans mention about the focus, but it any DoF must include both houses, so I think it's more likely to be due to a dirty lens.

patrick_belaire (363) 2004-07-14 17:06

superbe paysage dans lequel on se promène...

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doreeneden (1022) 2004-08-17 12:13

Nice photo with some of the typical old style British scenery which can still be found. Also the the typical British sky which probably has the residents of the cottages rushing out to get the washing in before it rains.