The Old Mill through the Arch.

I've been planning this picture for some months but I knew it was beside a very busy road that I had to park on and try and cross to this old railway arch. Several people have been killed along this stretch of road, mainly due car crashes, and I knew I had to be quick, which this days is not really in my vocabulary. I managed to park just off the road and sprinted across, OK it was more of a quick march.

This is the old Ebley Cloth Mill, now the local council offices, see the picture:

http://365project.org/ladymagpie/365/2013-05-27

I wondered what it would look like from under this disused railway arch, no trains since 1963 and now a cycle track. After a few captures, whilst stood in cow manure which might make me grow, I now have to get back across this busy main road. There is never one of those school lolly-pop lady handy when you need one to help me back across the highway.

[Lin]

Such a well composed capture and, as always, enjoyed the story behind this photo! Glad to know you made it safely across the road!

[virtualbrownie]

Well it was well worth the effort - this is beautifully composed. Absolutely love it

[Phil Cameron]

Great atmosphere and a prefect frame

[Graham Thresher]

Love your framing. A really great shot.

[Shepherdman's Wife]

Beautifully framed. Fav

[Lynn]

Love the story, fabulous image in a lovely frame.

[Deborah McGavock]

Love this picture with that pop of colour just off centre. Great composition and well worth waiting for. Glad you survived the road.

[carol white]

Beautifully framed by the railway arch. Another of Beeching's cock ups,I suppose!! Fav!! 😃

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Beautiful composition. fav!

[Nicole]

wow that is beautiful with the framing of the arch and the beautiful lighting! glad to hear you didn't get hurt!

[Helen]

Great composition & so glad you survived the dangerous road! fav

[Rosie Kind]

Really nice composition and a fav. Let us know how tall you grow having stepped in the cow manure!!!! LOL

[Denise Wood]

Well worth the trek and cow manure! Glad you safely navigated the traffic for this great shot :)

[Denise fuller]

Fabulous framing and processing

[Newbank Lass]

My mum just saw this and said she liked it. Which I do to.

[Lady Magpie (Heather)]

@linnypinny @virtualbrownie @philcameron59 @thresheg @shepherdmanswife @rubicon @woofandweft1 @carolmw @ziggy77 @nicoleterheide @dizzyd @rosiekind @gilbertwood @denisefuller Thank you all for those lovely comments and FAV's makes risking life and limb in our chase for that good capture worth while.

@newbank Oh thanks and say thank you to your Mum as well.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Very nice shot.

[Kathie]

Super shot. Well planned and executed...cow manure and all. This pic transports me to a different time. Fav

[Linda H.Y. Hegland]

This shot is stunning - the colour is awesome. And to think you risked your life to bring it to us ;-) FAV

[Mickey Anderson]

love that Mill and the shot through the Arch is perfect!! I know about the quick march thing, my left knee gives me a fit now and then!!

[John]

Very nice framing here, Heather.

[Khawbecker]

Great perspective! Fav.

[Hazel]

Well it's a great shot and a fav from me but I read your getting of it in trepidation!

[Ivan]

Super framing, lots of detail in the arch. Hope you made it back safely!

[Pat Coyle]

Great photo :)

[Julie]

This is a gorgeous picture

[Julia]

Never heard the crossing guard called as the "school lolipop lady." Funny! LOL.