Ruined tin mineshafts at Botallack Head, near St Just, Cornwall, UK. September 2009

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Ruined tin mineshafts at Botallack Head, near St Just, Cornwall, UK. September 2009

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Coast Coastal Cornwall Long Exposure Mine Mines Photographic Effect Pits Tin Mine Tin Mines

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. Step into a world frozen in time as you gaze upon this print by Ross Hoddinott. Transporting us to the rugged cliffs of Botallack Head, near St Just, Cornwall, UK, we are greeted with a hauntingly beautiful sight - ruined tin mineshafts standing as silent witnesses to a forgotten era. In September 2009, Hoddinott skillfully captured the essence of these dilapidated structures against the backdrop of an enchanting coastal landscape. The vertical composition and photographic effect used here add an ethereal touch that seems straight out of a dream. As we delve deeper into this image, our imagination runs wild with stories from yesteryears. What secrets lie within those abandoned pits? Who were the brave souls who toiled tirelessly underground? These ruins become portals to another time, sparking curiosity and igniting our sense of adventure. The long exposure technique employed by Hoddinott enhances the mystique surrounding these tin mineshafts. It creates an otherworldly glow that dances across their weathered surfaces like whispers from centuries past. So come along on this visual journey through history and let your mind wander amidst these fascinating remnants of Cornwall's mining heritage. Let yourself be captivated by the allure of Botallack Head's ruined tin mineshafts - where nature meets industry and dreams intertwine with reality.

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