Damaged railroad tracks on the Salmonberry River in the Northern Coast Range of Oregon. The tracks are suspended ~20 feet above the water and are only supported by the strength of the steel tracks and the railroad ties. Larger version posted HERE
A little history on this scene...In December 2007, this area was significantly damaged by heavy rain. The rain was from 2 typhoons that combined in the Pacific Ocean and then slammed into Oregon/Washington. The mountains in the coast range received 10-14 inches of rain in a 60 hour period from December 1-3, 2007. The question now is what to do with this rail line. I'm in favor of retiring the rail line since the cost of fixing the damage is likely greater than $25 million and the Salmonberry River is home to one of the largest wild steelhead runs in the Pacific NW.
Nikon D80, 12-24mm dx, 1/5 sec at f/16, ISO 100, polarizer, May 2010. All C&C are appreciated.
I used to spend a lot of time along the Salmonberry river... its a beautiful, somewhat isolated stretch of forest (aside from the hunters during seasons) I think you captured it well, and good find on those tracks.
What a startling image! Great perspective and comp. Wouldn't this make a pertinent article/photo combo for publication in environmental or regular press?
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5 repliesA little history on this scene...In December 2007, this area was significantly damaged by heavy rain. The rain was from 2 typhoons that combined in the Pacific Ocean and then slammed into Oregon/Washington. The mountains in the coast range received 10-14 inches of rain in a 60 hour period from December 1-3, 2007. The question now is what to do with this rail line. I'm in favor of retiring the rail line since the cost of fixing the damage is likely greater than $25 million and the Salmonberry River is home to one of the largest wild steelhead runs in the Pacific NW.
Nikon D80, 12-24mm dx, 1/5 sec at f/16, ISO 100, polarizer, May 2010. All C&C are appreciated.