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Nov 28, 2019 14:01:06 #
As the oil rises about 10 quarts a day ., at the Arizona Memorial ., the 500,000 gallons still onboard comes to the surface and actually reminds one of the tears of those entombed below ..
I can’t help getting a picture of those oil globs on every visit .., of course .., I added my artful spin ..
Of interest was something I didn’t know before , but on Saturday December 6 .., less than 24hrs before the attack , the Arizona took on board one million gallons of oil in preparation for her trip to the mainland , but December 7, 1941 ended those plans forever .., it is estimated that 500,000 gallons of the 1,ooo,ooo gallons went up in the explosions and fire , leaving behind approximately 500,000 gallons which at approximately 8-10 quarts a day leaking to the surface ... well .. you do the math ...
I can’t help getting a picture of those oil globs on every visit .., of course .., I added my artful spin ..
Of interest was something I didn’t know before , but on Saturday December 6 .., less than 24hrs before the attack , the Arizona took on board one million gallons of oil in preparation for her trip to the mainland , but December 7, 1941 ended those plans forever .., it is estimated that 500,000 gallons of the 1,ooo,ooo gallons went up in the explosions and fire , leaving behind approximately 500,000 gallons which at approximately 8-10 quarts a day leaking to the surface ... well .. you do the math ...
Nov 28, 2019 14:48:44 #
Very sad reminder. Did you know that the first one shot that was a private pilot? They didn't get him.
Nov 28, 2019 15:33:31 #
Dr.Nikon wrote:
As the oil rises about 10 quarts a day ., at the ... (show quote)
Great image and treatment!!!
I would love to see the image before the P.P.
While I'M not a big fan of abstract: This image makes since to me, but only because of the story that goes with it.
Nov 28, 2019 16:16:50 #
Cany143
Loc: SE Utah
You have to know I'd defend your decision to manipulate your image any way you choose, but like our estimable friend Mangle, I, too, would like to see a pre- or less- or differently-manipulated version of this shot. Not some other shot; THIS shot. I want to know its water, not digitally rippled ripples; I want to know its oil that's risen from beneath those hallowed swells.
Nov 28, 2019 17:02:38 #
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Nov 28, 2019 17:36:40 #
Cany143
Loc: SE Utah
Thanks for indulging us (me), Doc. Now seeing the SOOC version --which really does cry out for a little enhancement or (--egad!--) some manipulation--, what I find myself thinking is that this would be a killer candidate for the 'My Image Your View' thing-a-thon. But I digress....
Keep doing what you do. Your way. And disregard all us silly brain-dead re-re-revisionists. Especially when we're right.
Keep doing what you do. Your way. And disregard all us silly brain-dead re-re-revisionists. Especially when we're right.
Nov 28, 2019 20:27:51 #
Thought provoking post ... & a wonderful tribute to those that were lost that fateful day. Thanks for the thought & respect you've put into this.
Nov 28, 2019 21:31:02 #
I share your emotion but not your vision. But, hey...It's YOUR vision.
Nov 29, 2019 07:20:47 #
Well done! I never realized how much oil was left down there. Eventually the corrosion will cause the oil to be released en mass and cause an environmental disaster.
Nov 29, 2019 08:28:08 #
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Nov 29, 2019 11:55:25 #
Did the math; about 429,000 gallons to go... Thanks for the shots and story.
Nov 29, 2019 12:30:07 #
They are predicting and ecological disaster when the rust finally opens it up .., they monitor it constantly with divers .. they have drafted a plan to eventually pull the oil out .., well most of it with some predicted spills ...but say this is many years away .
All attempts to do this has been offset as this is a grave site and can’t be touched ...
All attempts to do this has been offset as this is a grave site and can’t be touched ...
Nov 29, 2019 16:54:35 #
AirWalter
Loc: Tipp City, Ohio
Dr.Nikon wrote:
As the oil rises about 10 quarts a day ., at the ... (show quote)
What a powerful image! The face and eyes in the oil glob really caught my eye. That should be in a military museum.
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