I passed this beautiful autumn tree today (Sunday, Oct. 19) on my way to church. On the way home I stopped to take a picture of it.
You can't really see the mill in this picture- it is behind the green tree on the right. The mill is a working gristmill that opened in 1852 and operated for 70 years. It was also a stop on the Underground Railroad and President Lincoln is believed to have visited the mill during a trip between Springfield and Chicago. It fell into disrepair, but in 1950 a group of local residents expressed interest in restoring it as a historic site. It's now open for tours, and you can buy corn meal that's been ground on the mill. The building on the left is the Graue House which was built in 1859. The county now owns the house and rents the first floor for private events. They have also given art and photography shows there both for professionals and work by local high school students.
This is my 365th photograph! It took me way over a year to do it, though. I have more photos to go through and upload.
September 2015 - I dropped my Nikon L22 at the arboretum (on asphalt!) and it's definitely broken. :(
October 2014- finally reached 365 photographs and it...
Gorgeous shot, and love the colors. I really enjoyed the background information about the area where it was taken. Thanks so much for leaving such a nice comment about my shot, and congrats for your 365th shot! It does not matter how long it takes it is still a great accomplishment.
OMG OMG - congrats on your 365 pic !!!! Goosebumps for real - how does it feel ? What a lovely shot - I am not too far behind you - are you choosing to stay 365 now !
Thank you for your comment on Alfie ! Congratulations on making the 365 and being on the trending page (all in one !)Well deserved with this beautiful autumnal shot and the history -- thanks for sharing -- glad I found you and shall follow !
