Originally posted February 12, 2008

“Vallone dei Mulini”
photographed by Juan Salmoral

Vallone dei Mulini is an abandoned mill in Sorrento, Italy. The mill used flowing water as a power source to process raw materials for sale and trade. What used to be a bustling hub of human activity is now host to a diverse community of ferns. The dramatic topography provides a mix of moisture and lighting characteristics to accommodate many varieties of vegetation.

Juan Salmoral is a prolific photographer from Mataró, Barcelona, Spain. He is a seasoned traveller with an eye for structural and architectural beauty. More of his wonderful photos can be viewed on his Flickr account.