The fairies chapel by artaddict2
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Description
Taken today at Healey Dell Nature reserve. The trail is on a path high above the River Spodden at this point. the fairies chapel is accessable by descending a number of steps. The strange rock shapes and misty atmosphere make the folklore of wicked fairies, witches and robin hood almost plausible.
There was a 17th century Woolen Mill that once stood in the surrounding area, chosen purposely to make use of the water-power. The Mill was know locally in Lancashire dialect as
"Th'owd Mill i'th Thrutch"
On the river bank there is an old waterwheel pit,derelict stone "fulling tanks" and remains of sulpher cellers. The cloth being manufactured was Wool and not cotton at all, in order to make it wearable it was finished through a process known as Fulling, this changed the weave from a very loose knit to a dense, closely woven material.
In the background to the picture lies a 105feet high and 200feet in legth, disused Viaduct taking the Rochdale to Bacup railway-line.
All information was gained from The Healey Dell Trail guide.
Thanks for all you kind comments and support, and I am feeling much better.
Comments (53)
very beautiful capture and very informative narrative,,,excellent
Thats Great :-)
Alan - this is a breathtaking capture. Your POV, compo, light and capturing of the flow of the water are spot on. What an excellent image my friend! Well done! xx
Impressive capture ! A fave , Ana
Excellent capture Alan! Thanks for sharing!
fantastic place and excellent capture my friend, great work !!
simply splendid. the photo draws your eyes nicely up the river, discovering what lies behind. a real treat, thank you
Love the composition and POV. What a lovely capture of this beautiful location!
wonderful image, great work!!!!
Really splendid. Such marvelous colors and POV Alan!
Excellent capture my friend.
fantastic photo... great depth in this.
Crystal clear water surounded by beautiful greens! Excellent capture Alan!!
What a magical place and history of it. Wonderful capture and thank you for sharing.
Excellent photography and scene, outstanding POV , nicely done...
Excellent controlled blur on the water, and a really nice all round capture!
Excellent treatment of the water element in this enchanting and gorgeous capture. A great photograph indeed! Bravo!
Robin Hood indeed! Splendid shot, Addict!
Oh yes, I can imagine all sorts of interesting creatures here, what a beautiful sight!!
a wonderful land full of history
Great photo Alan! Looks like you have mastered that new camera!
Great capture, Alan!
Hello my dear friend, WHAT DIVINE !!!,Precious photography, Impressive!! Congratulations !! A million stars **************************** Happy Tuesday.Hug in Your heart.Luminous Blessings.Ludy Sorry to have that to write the same thing in English to all, but are few the words that I have in English to say
Very beautiful capture. It's a very nice work!
Stunning capture!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A truly magical capture -- well done!
WOW!!! Alan this is a very nice capture of this pretty place!!! and thanmks for all that info! very cool!
Such a wonderful place and you captured a best of it.
Wonderful capture! So many interesting things to see. Beautiful work!
A stunning pov! And the softness of the water is really splendid!