this was a new find for me. i've lived here all my life and never knew this was here. the name of this boat is Mamie S. Barrett and it's resting about 100 yards from the Mississippi River.
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So that's where they go to die, in a large field! (or so it seems). This is interesting to me as I've never seen one of these boats other than in full working order on the river. The vegetation at the front (or is that back?) really ages it well, as do the sepia. It's almost like a huge garden ornament, pretty amazing.
Brilliant subject! However, I dont like those plants on the front. They ruin the 'dead' look. Perhaps more concentrated snap of the eroded sides of the boat filling the frame to give a more desolated feel.
I can't wait to find out where this was taken. The idea of coming across an abandoned paddle steamer in a clearing is just beautiful. I love that there are still things like this to be found in this day and age.
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