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A local tipped us off to this Car Wreck Canyon, where the town used to dump their old vehicles (now antiques!)
Back of funnel page with paper plane stuck back in!
And the wrap something with this page(in progress.. Just patterning the wrapping paper!)
Thanks for all the "welcome back" messages. I have spent an inspirating couple of days catching up on your streams.
Luckily Regan was in better shape than his car after wrecking at Daytona....I would say this damage qualifies as "flaws".
Monthly Scavenger Hunt
February 2015
#1 Flaws
On the rear of this westbound CSX manifest freight passing through Berea was an unusual sight. As best I could tell these five Metro North passenger cars were involved in the derailment on Dec. 1, 2013, at Spuyten Duyvil in New York City. The cars have obvious wreck damage and were being shipped minus their wheels.
I didn't see this happen, but this was not long after. The car was filled with smoke, and it billowed out when (I assume) the driver came over to get something out of her car. I cannot believe the astounding number of accidents that happen in this city, nor the irresponsible drivers that cause them. I have seen so many near misses, and read about so many wrecks - it makes me sick to my stomach. Thankfully, it seems the guy who got hit by her will live; but before plowing into him she hit another car and a pickup. What a lovely way to start the morning, eh?
eta: Below is the account of the accident from the scooter driver's own words (found in the comments section of the story)
Hi all, Ace here the scooter driver. typing with one hand here from the billings clinic. I first want to thank all of the first responders at the scene. I would like to especially thank the off-duty firefighter Ryan who was at my side less than 30 seconds after the crash. In addition I'd also like to thank the EMS Eric and his driver Travis?? who were both at the scene within 5 minutes. Also the excellent medical care here at Billings Clinic. I credit the wearing of my helmet, leather jacket, leather gloves, and long pants with staving off any additional injuries.
I respect other riders choice not to wear helmets; but as my cousin always told me: When you ride a motorcycle its not a question of if you'll get into an accident, its when and how bad. I urge all riders to consider wearing a helmet no matter how far or close to your destination you are, you never know when something like this could happen to you. I was driving to work, something I had done numerous times before, and was a ride I felt I 'knew'.
I feel got off lucky beyond some broken bones it doesn't appear that I've suffered any internal or mental injuries (crossing my fingers that can right now) Its going to be a long road to recovery, and I am grateful that I work for a company who has already visited me in the hospital several times. I do not believe I could have done anything to try and swerve out of the way; I remember the accident in its entirety from the girl coming through the middle of the east bound lane to her richeting off the truck in the right lane into the left east bound lane I was in. Hitting me head on, going over the handle bars, hitting the windshield and rolling off onto the pavement. I am thankful that I was not paralysed or run over by any cars behind me. The whole thing probably occurred in less than 3 seconds but it felt like time was moving in slow motion.
It is unfortunate that this girl will have to learn the lesson of not driving distracted in this manner at the cost of shiny metal rods in both my legs and arms. This is definitely an experience I will carry with me for the rest of my life.
A trip to the train graveyard last night last minute with Phil and Bekky =]
Came back to photograph this train in particular for Bekky's project
but thought i'd get in on it too =]
First night shot on my 5d!
Lighting by me on this one, iso200, f6.3, 120 seconds
Lightroom Edits
The beach was deserted that day except for one guy wayy out on the Jetty. I have never seen it so empty.
Made some minor improvements to Wreck-Gar. His front wheel can be removed off the shoulder and attaches to his forearm (shield) Also added lots of spikes, rust and damage.
I had worked second trick (4p-12m) in Florence and was at home asleep when the phone rang about 5 a.m. The supervisor in Savannah. How quick can you get to Lugoff? 82 is on the ground with fatalities. Go in through the DuPont plant. Oh yeah, one more thing, do you have a camera? The sun was just coming up when I got there...
There are a lot of old wrecks at the Fisher Fleet in King's Lynn. I often go into Lynn to photograph them.
Photographed in Carlise Bay Marine Park, Barbados, where there are 6 wrecks...
Berwyn: Carlisle Bay ~ 20ft ~ A 70 ft long World War I French
Tug Boat sunk in 1919 by her own crew. The Berwyn sits between 7 and 10 feet below the surface depending on the tide. As a result of the calm water in the bay and the age of this wreck the Berwyn is covered in marine life including healthy hard and soft coral growth and their associated reef creatures.
Ce-Trek: Carlisle Bay ~ 45ft ~ The Ce-Trek, a derelict boat constructed of cement was sunk in January 1986. This shipwreck sits in deeper water on the northern edge of the park and is home to nice coral, soft coral and sponge growth.
Eillon: Carlisle Bay ~ 55ft ~ This 110ft drug boat was tied up for ~6 years in the Bridgetown careenage before it was sunk on 8th June 1996 in Carlisle Bay Marine Park. The wreck is easily accessqible for penetration and has an air pocket in the bow big enough to a conversation at 25′ under.
Bajan Queen: Carlisle Bay ~ 35ft ~ She was Barbados’ first tugboat named the “Pelican” when the Bridgetown Harbour was being constructed in the 1960’s. A decade later, as more modern tugboats were purchased; the Pelican was then converted to a party boat called “Bajan Queen”. The Bajan Queen holds many memories for thousands of Barbadians and visitors alike. After years of operation as the party spot the Bajan Queen was donated to the Coastal Zone Management Unit. From there with the assistance of our very own Andre Miller the Bajan Queen was cleaned up and sunk on 19th May 2002 in Carlisle Bay Marine Park. She now sits only a few feet below the surface and is accumulating some excellent fish life and good coral diversity.
Cornwallis: Carlisle Bay ~15ft ~ A Canadian freighter sunk by a torpedo from a German U-Boat during World War II. This wreck was relocated from a very high boat traffic region of the bay to this Marine Reserve on 22nd October 2003.
Barge: Carlisle Bay ~ 12ft ~ A Naval Landing Barge found in Carlisle Bay. This wreck is now home to numerous reef fish including the puffer’s bigger cousin the porcupine fish.
Wreck beach - Eyre Peninsula, South Australia.Visited on Australia day and the dogs and I had the whole beach to ourselves. A beautiful place to visit