An active moulin before 1866

This photograph of an active moulin was captured by Ernest Edwards. Water, a substance that carries symbolic weight as a life-giver, is here depicted in its powerful, erosive capacity. The churning waters plunge into the depths of the glacier, creating a vortex. This motif echoes across time, reminiscent of classical depictions of maelstroms, or even the watery abyss from which creation myths spring. It embodies a primal force. The image of descending into the depths holds a potent psychological charge. It suggests a descent into the unconscious, a journey into the hidden aspects of nature and the self. The dynamic energy captured invites us to contemplate the cyclical nature of existence, where destruction and renewal are intertwined. We see here a reminder of the power of nature and its constant state of transformation.