Wonderful shapes. Are both pieces part of the same wreck?
Thanks Katherine. The pieces are actually iron, not parts of ships (although the piece in the water certainly resembles one). The site was a Menhaden fish factory manufacturing fertilizer in the first half of the 20th century. Here’s an earlier shot in color which might convey a bit more about what it looks like around there:
That was a very interesting insight. Thanks! Do you mind me asking some more questions? Are the pieces of iron still in the place they were originally or has the motion of the waves shifted them? Does that mean the sea level is higher now than 100 years ago in those parts? Being where they are, there must be infinite photographic opportunities with changing sea and weather conditions!
Not sure if the iron pieces are where they were situated originally, but the sea level is definitely higher. 1 km east of the ruins, you’ll find a house on stilts. Back in the 80’s, that house was on firm ground, at the edge of the beach– but has now drifted completely offshore. Here’s a pic:
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thank you Rocafort
Avec plaisir, John Todaro…
Wonderful shapes. Are both pieces part of the same wreck?
Thanks Katherine. The pieces are actually iron, not parts of ships (although the piece in the water certainly resembles one). The site was a Menhaden fish factory manufacturing fertilizer in the first half of the 20th century. Here’s an earlier shot in color which might convey a bit more about what it looks like around there:
https://johntodaro.wordpress.com/2016/03/10/fish-factory-ruins-hicks-island/
That was a very interesting insight. Thanks! Do you mind me asking some more questions? Are the pieces of iron still in the place they were originally or has the motion of the waves shifted them? Does that mean the sea level is higher now than 100 years ago in those parts? Being where they are, there must be infinite photographic opportunities with changing sea and weather conditions!
Not sure if the iron pieces are where they were situated originally, but the sea level is definitely higher. 1 km east of the ruins, you’ll find a house on stilts. Back in the 80’s, that house was on firm ground, at the edge of the beach– but has now drifted completely offshore. Here’s a pic:
https://johntodaro.wordpress.com/2016/03/26/house-on-stilts-at-lazy-point-2/
Yes, I remember that photo but to know it was relatively recently on dry land gives it a whole new resonance.
…that’s for sure, a little scary as a matter of fact.
Absolutely love these john my kind of place and my kind of pic superb my friend.
Many thanks Martin. I’m sure you’d find lots of inspiration at this spot.
Excellent composition!
Much appreciated Sue. Nice to hear from you!
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Wonderful composition!
Much appreciate that Richard, thanks!
Great composition, John.
thanks