The Rusted Study at Goat Rock BeachSummer is such a busy time with outdoor projects, gardening and just enjoying the surroundings. I realized it's been a while since I shared a blog with you. My newest gallery is The Rusted Study.
Near Goat Rock I came across this rusted old steam shovel not realizing at the time what it was since the cab had long since rusted away. But I loved the rusty gritty textures and spent some time photographing it from a variety of angles. It was fortunate the company name and model number remained which made a search much easier. Through the company web site I was able to learn that these shovels were used up and down the Pacific Coast in the logging industry and to clear land for rail lines. This is a link to the University of Washington where you can see a photo of what this steam shovel may have looked like when in use. The photograph shows an older model but you do get to see the cab. http://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/cdm/ref/collection/clarkkinsey/id/622 For those of you interested in the mining company here's a link as well http://www.joyglobal.com/docs/default-source/non-product-documents/company/our-company/x_5052-1_ph_history_brochure-1.pdf?sfvrsn=40
Hope you enjoy the gallery and this bit of western history. Art
Keywords:
Beach",
California,
Goat,
Grimalkin Studio,
Kandy Hurley Photography,
Pacific Ocean,
Rock,
machinery,
old,
rusted,
steam shovel
Comments
Gabriele(non-registered)
love that rusted stuff, too! - If you haven't already, check out the McLaughlin Reserve old mine for more mysterious BIG rusty old equipment!
A New Dawn Photography - Steven Reed(non-registered)
Wonderful captures and a terrific read with some really interesting history!
Jamie Aiken(non-registered)
Love the subject matter and historical information.
HH Photography of Florida ~ Helen(non-registered)
What a great find and nice that you could get some info on it. Looking forward to additions to your new gallery.
Jon Woodhams(non-registered)
I am a huge fan of rusty things. Great to read about your cool discovery.
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