Derelict Mill Wheel Amid Reeds in Roofless Hammam in inside a roofless hammam near Minya

Derelict Mill Wheel Amid Reeds in Roofless Hammam

by Priscilla Frank

Copper-toned light falls through heavy overcast skies, casting a warm glow on the rusted iron teeth of a mill wheel half-swallowed by brown water and tall reeds. The structure sits within the hollow shell of a roofless hammam near Minya, where crumbling stone arches frame the decay. Midsummer heat hangs visible in the shimmering air above the stagnant pool. The wheel, tilted and broken, rests against a backdrop of weathered brickwork that has surrendered to the elements. Patches of moss rest on the damp stones, while the water reflects the gray clouds above. A jagged shard of iron protrudes from the mud, marking the edge of the submerged mechanism.

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Camera Canon A-1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon A-1 photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 135mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/1000
ISO 100
Film Ilford HP5 Plus grain
Location inside a roofless hammam near Minya
Date 1985-01-03
Credit VEETER
Coordinates 28.0401, 30.8189
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