This higher resolution capture using Nikon d3500 reveals how even the smallest clouds contribute to the overall structure of these crepuscular rays. Taken 16 Jun. Tokina 11-16mm @ 12mm.

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Galera point - where the North coast of Trinidad meets the eastern coastline. The Caribbean Sea meets the waters of the Atlantic ocean.

Developed using darktable 2.6.3

Hamilton County, Indiana.

Located at the corner of Dickie Lane and Farm Road 209 in Woodson, here's an oil well that has had a number of different pumpjacks in place over the years. Taken back in December of 2021, the unit has parts missing between the walking beam and wellhead... no "horse head", bridle, carrier bar or polished rod. However, a Google Earth "street view" image from 2024 shows everything in place. It's possible that my photo could have been taken during a time of well inactivity. The Texas Railroad Commission website has a public geographical Information system viewer, where there's an interactive map showing all the oil, gas, and other petroleum / gas industry wells and pipelines, with their associated data. The Dickie well No. 1 is listed as active, and has a depth of 4521 feet.

What I liked about this location was the contrast between the chaotic arrangement of leafless tree branches vs. the straight edges of various parts of the pumpjack.

Taken with a Nikon D3500, Nikkor-H 85mm f/1.8 lens fitted with an Iscorama anamorphic lens (1968 version).

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