The mill at sunset in thistledown time

Probably better on large view if you have a moment. Thank you.
I went to Pitstone on Sunday evening for some windmill therapy. Ambling along the path, looking, taking a few photos, and breathing in the calm there is wonderfully relaxing and refreshing.

Thank you so much for all the smashing feedback on this shot. This field with its windmill has become very much a place where my heart is and it's lovely to get the chance to share it with you. xx

Edit. If you have a moment or two to kill and fancy a look-see, my other Pitstone windmill shots can be accessed via "ab pitstone windmill" in the tags for this one.

[Gena Pegg]

AhhhhH! Such a beautiful sight! The sky is magical and the scene is magnificent! FAV!

[SIMMY]

This is stunning. Amazing capture

[Jen Hudson]

Absolutely beautiful. Nice composition. The windmill and it's sails really stand out against that sky.

[Claire]

Fav x a 100! WOW
We coming down to see our Son this BH weekend; is this anywhere near the Hungerford area? I have been looking at NT properties soon, the one at Avebury may work

[Connie]

What a breathtaking capture. The thistle draws you along to the windmill set against that beautiful sunset sky. A Fav!

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

@claireuk Thank you, Claire. No, sadly the mill's nowhere near Hungerford. I haven't been to the house at Avebury but the stone circle there is beautiful, although nothing like Stonehenge.

[Mac]

Gorgeous, peaceful, perfection. Fav!

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

Instant Fav from me for the glorious composition and colour.

[elkehochban]

Gorgeous! Fab sky and composition

[Rosie Kind]

Stunning! Absolute Fav

[Milanie]

This looks like it should be the cover of a book - it's stunning. What wonderful colors and those sails against the gorgeous sky make a fantastic composition.

[carol white]

Stunning,an instant FAV,Alison,the mill looks lovely against a beautiful sky!!

[Lisa Stein]

oh, Alison, this is just magical. I love everything about it.. the light, foreground flowers and, of course, the amazing windmill. Big FAV

[Christine]

Lovely capture

[Jennifer C]

yahoo faved

[Al Bailey]

This is a gorgeous shot! the colours are beautiful ..... fav :D

[Jean Tookey]

Just stunning!! Fav!

[Michael Elliott]

Magical - Fav!

[Carole Imes]

I saw this on FB and just KNEW it would get lots of favs. Incredible shot, Alison perfect in every way including interest! Fav, of course.

[👑 AnaZad]

Wow, wow, wow... this shot is superb... Love everything about it. FAV.

[Brenda T. Schwartz]

Such a pretty scene

[Carole Imes]

Congrats on PP!

[Taephy]

A place where I want to be........
On PP? wow, congratulations!!!!

[carol white]

Congrats on the PP ,Alison!!

[Shepherdman]

Superb pastel shades, great image.

[Claire]

Hey congrats on PP:0))

[Judith Johnson]

So beautiful - love the path leading to the mill, and the delicate sky. Well done on the PP - fav!

[Judith]

Gorgeous capture and lovely colours.

[Judith Johnson]

In reply to your comment about the flowers on top of the rubbish mound. I didn't didn't describe it very well. The public were actually invited to bring along their rubbish to make a mound. They wanted to show that it could be hidden and made to look beautiful - I think they succeeded.

[Cathrine Mitchell]

Such a wonderful sunset encompassing the windmill. I agree it is amazing enlarged. FAV Congratulation on PP.

[Alice Burghart]

Fantastic windmill. This is different than I am familiar with and so very colorful. Love it at sunset. fav.

[Padlock]

Just so brilliant

[Katterina ❥]

LOVE! FAV!

[Kazzy]

WOW! This was an instant fav for me. Amazingly gorgeous image, Alison. You made PP...woohoo! :)

[crewnelson]

Gorgeous. Congrats on pp!

[Ariel]

Really lovely shot and beautiful colours. It would look great framed on the wall.

[jerry plume]

Wow! This is gorgeous! Fav!

[Kim]

Lovely photo. Fav for me too!

[Janet]

And I'll add my fav too!

[Jacqui Paterson]

Fav. That is an awesome shot.