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09-MAR-2005 E. Fitzgerald

Ship Taking on Grain

Luling, LA - Looking at St. Rose, LA

This ship was taking on grain at one of our local grain elevators. If you look closely you will see a spot that looks like smoke, it is a cloud of dust from the grain. I was near one of the bends in the river and the amount of debris the receding river left behind is amazing as well as the silt. This is a shot of just a little of the debris, the clouds were starting to roll in as I was shooting.


Canon PowerShot A95
1/320s f/4.9 at 23.4mm full exif

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Paul Dovie Jr11-Mar-2005 16:33
Wonderful photo, always something to photograph on the river.
Lee Rudd10-Mar-2005 19:27
Lots of things to look at here... very interesting
Stu10-Mar-2005 18:43
Nice industrial shot, Elaine
laine8210-Mar-2005 11:08
A busy image, and so clear in detail, Elaine. I like seeing the workings on your river.
Karen Stuebing10-Mar-2005 11:06
I love these shots of the Mighty Mississippi. Thanks for sharing your part of the country.
Pepe Zyman10-Mar-2005 06:46
It's very nice to learn about the way other people live in other places.
Guest 10-Mar-2005 06:32
Good composition
Susanne10-Mar-2005 05:13
I love how majestic those ships appear. Every time you, gayle or Karen feature them I am amazedabout their size. Very nice caption.
Karen Leaf10-Mar-2005 03:35
Exposure is excellent, crisp and tight, the ship filling the frame, and I noticed the grain dust right away. A great shot Elaine. One of your best, I think.
petesie10-Mar-2005 02:58
I hope you are not getting the yukky weather we probably sent your way. Very nice image and commentary.
Coleen Perilloux Landry10-Mar-2005 02:57
This is an absolutely crisp, wonderful shot. (Be careful where you aim your camera!)
Cindy10-Mar-2005 02:44
It always amazes me how these huge ships stay afloat with all their cargo. Looks like your weather is less than ideal also huh?
Guest 10-Mar-2005 02:08
Nice photo and interesting commentary Elaine.
Gayle P. Clement10-Mar-2005 01:25
I never cease to be amazed at how huge these ships are.
Neal Nye10-Mar-2005 01:00
I wonder if this grain came down the river in a barge from Minneapolis.
Breland10-Mar-2005 00:58
Good color and clarity for taking from one side of the river to the other.
Guest 10-Mar-2005 00:55
An amazing sight. That really is a working river, isn't it.