Careless pollution

Gallery: Man & FaunaPosted November 29, 20101,050 views9 comments

Found this old truck sitting in a coal mine hole. I guess it was used as a pumping station at one time. Someone should think about all the pollution being caused by it just sitting here.

Canon 7d, 18-55 kit lens @ 24mm, handheld

C&C appreciated

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9 comments

Comment posted by Robert Stough on November 30, 2010 at 8:04 AM

Sad to see this kind of wanton abandonment anywhere but nevertheless I think this is an excellent photograph that tells a very meaningful story. Good work.

Registered on November 20, 2010, 26 Posts, 273 Comments

Comment posted by Hank Pennington on December 1, 2010 at 10:41 AM

Old mines.... Talk about train wrecks!

The biggest problem, finding someone responsible for cleanup is a very slippery fish. Tales of ducked responsibility are legion. It falls to the current landowner, and they're quick to declare bankruptcy if pushed.

The fact that this is standing in water with the rusted drum in the foreground adds greatly to the message about pollution. Nicely conceived and executed.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 226 Posts, 1532 Comments

Comment posted by Ron Pullen on December 2, 2010 at 5:52 PM

The problem is people don't think or care it seems to me. The photo pretty much tells the story I'd say. Ron

Registered on December 18, 2005, 74 Posts, 1413 Comments

Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on December 3, 2010 at 1:06 PM

Great capture but a little depressing.

Registered on November 29, 2006, 236 Posts, 1210 Comments

Comment posted by Hank Pennington on December 4, 2010 at 1:44 AM

You want to be a LOT depressed, google Pebble Mine, proposed for Bristol Bay here in Alaska.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 226 Posts, 1532 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on December 8, 2010 at 8:34 PM

Now that is a dismal sight, indeed... Makes me ashamed to be a human being, and I didn't even do it! Now I'm mad.

Terrific and evocative photojournalism capture, Neven. Congrats on the EP for it.

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Neven Dries on December 9, 2010 at 8:25 PM

Thanks for the comments everyone! I couldn't just pass by this scene. I actually noticed it from a major 4 lane highway and went back for a look. Wish i knew who to contact about getting it moved out of the water.

Registered on February 24, 2006, 52 Posts, 160 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on December 11, 2010 at 5:55 PM

Congrats on the nice EP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Gary Reed on December 16, 2010 at 7:38 PM

I think the owner probably just went for gas...he'll be back...soon..

Registered on September 19, 2009, 198 Posts, 1074 Comments