Photography Outing to Belvidere, Falls Mill and Museum

Falls Mill and Museum Belvidere
  • Belvidere, Falls Mill and Museum
  • Saturday, October 10th
  • 9:30 am
  • Admission: See note below
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October Outing: Historic Falls Mill
134 Falls Mill Road, Belvidere, TN
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Meet at 9:30 AM in the main parking lot
 
Falls Mill offers a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century industrial history paired with serene natural beauty. Built in 1873 along the banks of Factory Creek, this site features an impressive 32-foot overshot waterwheel—one of the largest still operating in the country—that still drives historical machinery across four levels.
 
Find photo opps throughout the grounds, from the rushing waterfalls to the Museum of Power and Industry housed inside, featuring antique looms, spinning wheels, millstones, and historic printing presses.
 
Whether you specialize in landscape, macro, or architectural photography, Falls Mill is a rich palette for imagery.
 
Photo Techniques to Try
  • Water Motion & Filters: Bring a tripod and Neutral Density (ND) filters to experiment with long exposures for a smooth flowing creek and the cascading water from the 32-foot wheel.
    Use a circular polarizer to cut reflections on the water and boost the saturation of wet rocks and foliage.
  • Low-Light & Interior Textures: Experiment with higher ISO, wide apertures, or tripod setups inside the mill building. Focus on the wood textures, metallic details of antique equipment in ambient light. Processing with sepia tones can further enhance the antique feel.
  • Macro & Close-Up Detail: Look for close-up opportunities of the historic machinery, aged gears, millstones, weaving displays, and rustic exterior mill walls.
  • High-Contrast & Infrared Photography: The weathered wood siding, stone foundations, flowing water, and surrounding foliage offer tonal variations for high-contrast black-and-white processing or infrared capture.
Schedule
  • 9:30 AM: Check in at the parking lot. Wander on your own across the grounds including the waterwheel, waterfall paths, and creek banks and inside the mill museum.
  • Optional Lunch: Group lunch at (TBD)
  • Admission Fees & Information: $7 for Adults, $6 for Seniors / Military / Students, $5 for Children under 14. Pay admission at the mill.
Register for Outing
As with all BPG outings, please ensure you register online using the Hold Harmless Agreement form. Family members are welcome but must register with the HHA prior to attending.
 
Gallery Submission: Following the outing, members are encouraged to submit one image to be featured in our Outings Gallery. Please size your image to 2000 pixels on the longest edge.