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Uploaded by: dixiedaughter — Friday May 4, 2012 — TN, TN

The Mingus Mill we see today is nestled among trees, but, in its heyday, the mill was surrounded by cleared fields and crops. Although the Mingus family, who moved into the Oconaluftee Valley in the 1790s, probably built an earlier mill on this site. The present structure was completed in 1886. Mingus Mill was the largest mill in the Smokies, serving about 200 families. The millrace channels water into the 200 foot long wooden flume that rides high atop a bridge of log cribbing.

Categories: architecture, trees, water Camera Type: Canon Rebel T2i
 
Manufacturer: Canon
Model: Canon EOS REBEL T2i
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Software: Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0 Windows
Artist: Photographer: Leslie Kirk
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Copyright: Leslie Kirk Copyright 2012 (Photographer) - (Editor)
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Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode.
Focal Length: 50.0 mm
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1. RNJoel 2:26 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Other than the added handrails, this looks like it right out of the 1880's. Super shot of this classic mill.
Update: Looks even better with at blue border. Congrats
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2. dixiedaughter 2:33 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Thank you Rodney, we loved it and learned so much!
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3. gilg72 2:37 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
A wonderful shot Leslie.
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4. Bluesmaster 2:48 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Excellent shot Leslie, AC Congrats!
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5. gatorgal 2:52 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Beautiful angle for this kind of image.
Looks like you have been out exploring. What a beautiful place to explore.
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6. catilac 2:53 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Wonderful shot and info Leslie, Congratulations!
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7. ChrisAnthemum 2:56 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Looks like you had quite a trip, Leslie! Congrats on the blue for this photo in your series!
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8. gusbuster 3:05 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Love the color, rutstic setting and a fabulous composition
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9. emixam101 3:13 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
WOW! Very impressive and thanks a lo for the caption with it ! Congratulations!
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10. Willow13 3:58 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
13th Ten!! That's my lucky number! :)
This is lovely and refreshing, Leslie!!
Congratulations on a cool AC! I can almost feel the mountain air!
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11. llpj04 4:28 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Love all the lines, texture & colors......great info too!
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12. TucsonDoug 5:39 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Thank you for sharing information about this old mill. Beautiful setting and great shot. Congratulations on your new AC.
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13. Wanda1948 5:41 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Very beautiful and interesting shot, Leslie! Congratulations!
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14. Hotzenwaelder 7:17 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
congratulations on the excellent picture and the informative comments about the old mill.
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15. line 11:11 AM GMT on May 07, 2012    
gorgeous...!
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16. luvne32 12:10 PM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Beautiful series, Leslie. I hope you are enjoying your visit to TN.
I like your POV on this.
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17. Biskitten 12:59 PM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Super shot - AC Congrats, Leslie!
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18. gardner48197 1:31 PM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Great Series, Congrats!!
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19. CecileWNC 1:45 PM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Great series, great photo, great AC, congrats, Leslie!
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20. Ralfo 2:00 PM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Very Pretty! Congratulations!
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21. Doesiedoats 2:28 PM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Wonderful shot and information, Leslie.

Congratulations on your AC.
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22. beanhead 3:10 PM GMT on May 07, 2012    
A real beauty!
Congrats!
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23. trailhiker44 4:04 PM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Love this rustic setting for a mill !
Beautiful shot, Leslie !
CONGRATULATIONS !!!
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24. SVLover 5:30 PM GMT on May 07, 2012    
I am pretty sure I like the 'treed' version better. :) Beautiful, Leslie!
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25. sillygal 6:02 PM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Beautiful,Congrats
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26. Nikongranny 6:35 PM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Congratts on the AC and thanks for a history lesson. 10 from SW Iowa
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27. EnjoyingUtah 6:52 PM GMT on May 07, 2012    
Totally love it!!
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28. dixiedaughter 12:56 AM GMT on May 08, 2012    
Thank you all so much for the very nice comments and the favorites. So glad you liked this piece of history as much as I did. Thank you Approvers for the AC!!!!
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29. JasonMac78 1:08 AM GMT on May 08, 2012    
Love these old mills. Thanks for adding the info. Beautiful shot, congratulations.
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30. dixiedaughter 1:12 AM GMT on May 08, 2012    
Thank you Sheila!
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31. papajuan 4:27 PM GMT on May 08, 2012    
Beautiful, congratulation and thanks for sharing.
BTW, I'm sure they had hand rails in the 1880's
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32. CountryDreaming 4:07 AM GMT on May 09, 2012    
Really great textures in this shot. When I visited the Smokies, I don't remember the mill looking this good. Very cool!
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33. RADIORONRECORDING 4:36 AM GMT on May 09, 2012    
NOW IT WOULD BE JUST LIKE ME TO HOP FROM ONE CRIB RIB TO ANOTHER. I COULD HAVE FUN HERE ALL DAY LONG. THAT BRIGHT GREEN HUGS THAT RUSTIC BUILDING SO WELL. LOOKS IN GREAT SHAPE. GOLLY, THIS IS PERFECT. AT LEAST A '20' & AMEN TO YOUR 'AC'. KEEP SENDING..I THINK THE MILLS BROTHERS LOVE THIS. LOVE & THE TENNESSEE WALTZ.
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34. ragingcajun 12:27 PM GMT on May 09, 2012    
Oh, this makes me want to jump in my car and head for the Smokies. I've visited this place and it is like stepping back in time. Thanks for the picture!
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35. dixiedaughter 2:25 PM GMT on May 09, 2012    
Thanks everyone, we had so much fun learning about the old ways. This mill did not disappoint.
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About dixiedaughter
dixiedaughter Hello, my name is Leslie. I borrowed my handle from my Tennessee Walking horse, Dixie's Daughter. I am a retired respiratory therapist and home care director. My interests include photography, genealogy, historical societies, reenacting (Revolutionary War, WBTS) horse rescue, and paranormal investigating. I am also a big believer in karma and try to live my life accordingly. My husband (AUphoto) and I have two houses, one is a country house on a farm and the other is on the outskirts of Montgomery on Lake Cameron. I enjoy this site very much and love traveling around the World with you each day to amazing places. I appreciate you looking at my photographs and I appreciate you posting yours. Answer to most common question is I only shoot one lens for everything: Canon 18-200 mm. ©Leslie Kirk, 2013 with Southern Comfort Photography, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Pike Road, Alabama
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