Last week I posted some evening photos of Louisville's Crescent Hill Reservoir and the rather unexpected Gothic "castle" which serves as a gatehouse for the reservoir. Control valves for the reservoir are inside the gatehouse and determine the water level in the reservoir basin which is pumped in from the Ohio River. It is approximately one mile around and enjoyed by Louisvillians for walking, running and beautiful sunrises and sunsets.
Last week the gates were closed, but this week I got there in time to walk around the reservoir and get some closeups of the Gothic gatehouse which was built in 1879:
~ click on images to enlarge ~
Finally, I liked the way these leaves on the steps shone in the golden evening light:
Linking to: Macro Monday and Mosaic Monday
14 comments:
Beautiful photos! Wonderful light!
And a bit of history, too!
Lea
Lea's Menagerie
What a gorgeous place to photograph...great pics Faye.
truly unique!
Beautiful objects...and I love the colors! Nice captures.
Beautiful objects...and I love the colors! Nice captures.
I need to put this beauty on my list of places to see. When the page opened I thought it must be an overseas vacation shot. :)
Glad you went back and snapped the details!
That's even more beautiful in the daylight! Gorgeous building! Wonderful shots, Faye!
Looks like a very interesting place.
Great light - I really like the leaf shot.
As far as I am aware the glass is original in our door - although we had the lead replaced just after we moved in. So, in the picture, the colour is original, but the black lines are modern!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
What an interesting post. Enjoyed the bit of history, and the walk around the property with you.
What a fascinating place ~ Wonderful photography ^_^
Thanks for your comments .
Oh I love the whole idea - these days we would slap up a prefab building and call it done. I love the work put into the Gothic Castle.
What a beautiful building. I love the style
So much fun when a utilitarian building is beautiful! This one is gorgeous. Love your photos.
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