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Herb Riddle

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Posted: 12 Oct 2021

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Wheal Coates tin mine, then and now. For Andy

Wheal Coates tin mine, then and now. For Andy
A chance to compare the same scene taken almost 35 years apart. The left photo is my original slide conversion as seen on our dear old Panoramio, posted in 2008 but taken c 1986. The right hand side was taken last week, ie October 2021. Looking at the composition and viewpoint of these, it looks to me that my skills have waned over the years :) but the scene has not. See next photo for a more modern look and historic description.

This is especially for our Ipernity friend Andy Rodker who knows this Cornish St Agnes Head coast and mine intimately. It is my wish that he will one day soon, walk these paths again after his recent illness.

Essential full screen.

Smiley Derleth, m̌ ḫ, Colin Ashcroft, Andy Rodker and 10 other people have particularly liked this photo

17 comments - The latest ones
 Herb Riddle
Herb Riddle club
Wheal Coates, St Agnes Head
2 years ago.
 David G Johnson
David G Johnson club
Very good Herb'.... thanks to you for the informative write up - and the photo's - and considerate notice given to Andy.. // Cheers from > Dj..
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to David G Johnson club
Good to see you here Dave. Yes, this is where Andy spent a lot of his early years, his parents living in the nearby village of St Agnes itself. His own Ipernity pages are full of photos taken around here.

Cheers, Herb
2 years ago.
 Annemarie
Annemarie club
beautiful!
2 years ago.
 J.Garcia
J.Garcia club
I like also your interesting note, Herb
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to J.Garcia club
Thanks Judite
2 years ago.
 tiabunna
tiabunna club
An interesting comparison and note, Herb. Two good images, the older one with the benefit of misty weather.
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to tiabunna club
Aye, the same scene with just slightly different weather conditions and p.o.v. Glad you liked them.
2 years ago.
 TOZ
TOZ club
Hi Herb super Image love the mines of Cornwall such a lot of history like both of the mono slightly different but excellent like the composition of the old one best but both very nice.
All the best TOZ
Ps excellent subjects to photograph
2 years ago. Edited 2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to TOZ club
Yes, a great place to explore. This was the lower main mine but there are more expansive works above this and better to look around. You see what I see with the composition here.

All the best to you too. Herb
2 years ago.
 Rosalyn Hilborne
Rosalyn Hilborne club
A great idea Herb. Very interesting comparison.
Cheers, Rosa.
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Rosalyn Hilborne club
I always enjoyed the original picture Rosa as it gave an impression of the rugged drudge of going down t' pit from their home villages above the coast here. Glad you liked the comparison.

Keep good. Herb
2 years ago.
 Keith Burton
Keith Burton club
A fascinating pair of comparison image Herb. I like both, but I prefer the most recent image - I think the light is much better and so is the detail.

Such a great idea and very well executed.

I would echo your words and wishes about Andy. I'm sure he will love these images.
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Keith Burton club
I enjoyed putting these alongside each other. I even cut out the original photo from the old black stripped border then pasted the new photo into it so that they looked more alike. Got to agree about quality though but I am with Toz above in that I think the original p.o.v. and focal length was better than todays.

You can read Andy's thought below :) Herb
2 years ago.
 Andy Rodker
Andy Rodker club
Thank you for the dedication Herb, I am touched!
2 years ago.
Herb Riddle club has replied to Andy Rodker club
You will remember Andy that we exchanged Panoramio mail about our Wheal Coates photos many years back. You will remember too how I liked this stretch. ~ Delighted that you managed to get to see this photo and my dedication said in admiration of your own St Agnes captures. I look forward to your brand new ones from here too.

Keep healthy. Herb
2 years ago.
Andy Rodker club has replied to Herb Riddle club
That's very kind of you, Herb. Yes I remember our Pano mails on the subject well. Not sure when I'll next return but hopefully fairly soon!
2 years ago.

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