PHOTOGRAPH INFO

Lime kilns were built and used in the 1800s to burn limestone. After 60 hours of burning, the limestone was crushed to make lime.

Around here, lime was primarily used as a flux in iron and steel-making but also to make mortar, to correct the pH in farm fields and for lime-washing house walls to make them waterproof. I'm sure there were plenty of other uses, too. Feel free to chime in. :)

Jenn provides a sense of perspective (and a splendid contrast that hot-pink velvet riding jacket).

Post-processing: Shot with the Canon EOS 5D and the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L lens at 55mm, ISO 100, shutter speed 1/4s and aperture f/16. Tripod used. (Staggering detail at full-size; you can count every layer in the sedimentary rock!) Curves adjustment for contrast and saturation; slight color balancing for tone.

Thank you for visiting Durham Township!

--Kathleen

p.s. My apologies to those who've tried to leave comments but haven't been able to for the last week; I continue to have problems with my server and am actively looking for a new one. If anyone has a suggestion please let me know!

A sorta fairytale with Kathleen ;)

The color of this shot is nice.

but,i don`t think the small trees in front of the hole is well.it`ll better if wipe it off possiblly.
That`s only personal opinion.

thanks:)

Great subject...

The splashes of color are a great addition to the photo.

I'd love to see this place with snow (I know that's such a rare commodity this year). It's the kind of place that it seems would be great to shoot in all seasons year round.

Love the tones and shapes in the wall Kathleen, good work as always.

This is very possibly my absolute favorite photo. In fact, every single one of my favorite photos is yours. The color of the green cloak (blanket?jacket?) is so perfect with the moss on the ground. I can't believe you live in such a fantastic, beautiful place!

The colors are beautiful in this, and you're right, that magenta jacket really draws the eye. Nice composition, too.

Well, Kathleen, I think this fantastic scene of yours deserves a better story than the "lime kiln" business. How about Princess Jenn's betrothed was carried off to this dungon by a troll, and having found only his cape, she dares not leave but fears to enter?

It's not lieing--it's creativity. Just toss any pesky "lime kiln" emails that would only detract from the drama.

Nice jacket Princess Jenn, nice work Kathleen.

I like the joy of your pictures ;-) It makes me feel happy. Thank you.

Could be a scene from Pirates of the Caribbean

I really like this location, lovely picture. Every time I come here, I can find something gorgeous.

cool location

The colors look amazing! The blanket looks great and the pink jacket looks even better.

love the story David!

I like that you always provide the "history" of your photos. Creative location.