Landing
I think I need help. I can’t stop shooting these old staircases. They are all similar in many ways, but each set of stairways seems to have its own personality. This is sixth floor landing of one of the stairwells in the Everett Mill in Lawrence.
For M. C. Escher
I think the title says it all. My fascination with staircases and stairwells, especially the ones in the old mills is directly related to my love of M. C. Escher‘s work. This one is from the Everett Mill in Lawrence. I just love the the symmetry.
Timepiece
The clock face on top of the Everett Mill is about 5 feet in diameter. Manufactured by E. Howard & Co., the parts appear to be almost all original. The only thing new about it is the electric motor that keeps the gears ticking away. I’ve shot this before but was not very happy with the results. I got an [...]
Merrimack River Blue
Every once in a while an image happens by accident or afterthought. This is one such case. Last spring I took advantage of my access to the mills to catch the sunset from the roof of the Wood Mill Store House. Most of that day was overcast with no indication of a “killer sunset”, but I had high hopes. I [...]
Bolt
For today’s image, one of the big bolts with ornate gasket that appear to be holding the Pacific Mill in Lawrence together.
