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CORNISH ENGINE HOUSE
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This picture shows the remains of a Cornish Engine House….It is a sole reminder of what was once a vibrant and extensive 19th Century mining industry here in Cornwall…This building once housed the largest single cylinder steam engine ever constructed…..Please enjoy

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::0930_23
01/22/10 4:56 PM GMT
Great shot of the past Mick. I really like your composition on this. So many natural colors that really make it pop. Once again you chose the perfect time of day. I know you are picky about the lighting. It shows in your posts. The blue rope holding the gate shut even adds color. Wonderful post.

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01/22/10 5:09 PM GMT
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Another great post Mick!! Very beautiful scene:)
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::billyoneshot
01/22/10 5:36 PM GMT
First of all the composition of this one is perfect. I love looking at it through the fence and plants. The colors are outstanding. Faved.
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::Ed1958
01/22/10 6:06 PM GMT
Magnificent and well framed.
Ed.
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.icedancer
01/22/10 8:15 PM GMT
WOW, this is spectacular and those colours are breath taking Mick.
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::corngrowth
01/22/10 8:17 PM GMT
Magnificant composition Mick!! Beautiful in all ways.
Thanks for sharing, my friend.
Regards, Cornelius.
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.sean_pm
01/22/10 9:32 PM GMT
Vary cool.
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::luckyshot
01/22/10 10:42 PM GMT
Mick - You have selected an angle that creates a fantastic composition. Colors and details are outstanding. Kudos! Thad
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.KT11109
01/23/10 1:19 AM GMT
Wonderful image! I love the framing too. A nice reminder of the past. Well done.
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.kindred_spirit
01/23/10 2:55 AM GMT
Beautiful capture, well composed shot. Congrats! :)
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.scorpie
01/23/10 1:52 PM GMT
Beautiful capture and presentation.
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.Eubeen
01/23/10 10:27 PM GMT
A great presentation, nice colours and lighting.
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::tigger3
01/23/10 11:24 PM GMT
A beautifully done image of what once was. ♪ ♫ :)Sandi♪ =^..^=
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::PatAndre
01/24/10 4:44 AM GMT
Single cylinder? That must have been a real chug sound. Love steam engines. beautiful picture.
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::SEFA
01/25/10 5:16 PM GMT
I do enjoy..a lot! This looks like something you find in a magazine. Wonderful! Saved&Faved!
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.lovestoned
01/26/10 11:49 AM GMT
I wish the clouds were bright and this would be perfect. But I still enjoyed it.
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.johindes
01/30/10 3:47 PM GMT
What a very interesting looking building, and thank you for the information, I wonder what happened to the steam engine.
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.J_E_F
04/15/10 4:21 PM GMT
Nice cowslip next to the gate, really sets this image off.
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10s for everyone in the VB today!

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