The wreck of the MV Sygna – Stockton Beach, NSW, Australia
What happiness is there for those who lead a solitary life through no choice of their own?
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Solitary
When was this?
1974 (according to Wiki) Apparently, it was a 53000 tonne bulk carrier and this was all that was left of it when I took this photo about 7 years ago, so it has probably deteriorated even further since.
wow – thx, so fascinating!
I like the lighting on this photo…
Not entirely natural, I’m afraid, Sued. It was quite bright with the background sky, so I had to adjust the balance of shadows and highlights.
But you did a nice job manipulating it…go ahead…you can take credit…:-)
beautiful photo perfect for the title.
Thanks, Benedicte
Gorgeous setting. That poor ship. Hopefully it will make a nice sea life home.
It was a huge ship, Angelia, and this is all that’s left of it. I also thought, “poor ship” So funny how we anthropomorphise objects. I think it’s the sense of neglect and decay that it evokes.
Great Beeblu, I find wrecks very emotive.
Thanks, Gilly. Yes! Apparently it was on its maiden voyage when it ran aground. I imagine it looking longingly out to the horizon at all the able-bodied ships going about their business – poor old thing
Excellent representation of ‘solitaire’.
Thanks, Charles.
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I think there can still be happiness; company doesn’t guarantee it – ask any battered wife.
So true, Tilly
Great ship shot, BB. Ship shape and tip top for “solitary.”
Thanks, Nancy – it’s a shadow of its former 53 000 tonne self.
Yes, loneliness can be the worst thing – I always feel really sad for the elderly who are isolated. The photo is a great match for the words. Would you still feel sad for the ship if it was at the bottom of the water – just interested
– they are so useful when they are sunk (artificial reefs) that surely the ship would feel a bit chuffed with itself and have quite the sense of importance being a home for so many critters.
I also feel sad for those elderly, Gabe.
Re your (very interesting question) – no. Outtasite, outtamind, haha – I’m so shallow
As you say, it would have stange and wonderful company and a better view down there and wouldn’t be looking longingly out to the horizon at all those healthy ships going about their business
There is an element of sadness/ loneliness about the wreck and I think what Gabe says it true – would we still feel that little pang if it was under the water? I am really blown away by how pro that shot looks. Awesome, Bluebee!
Thanks, Selma – btw, I did the Kirribilli to Taronga Zoo walk with a friend on Sunday and thought of you at every chimney pot along the way
Awww. You are a sweetie. Bet there are some gorgeous pots around there…..
Wonderful photo! Who walks the decks of derelict boats left alone…gives pause for thought.
Thanks, Renee
yes, when they are underwater, they are visited by fish, divers etc, but stuck on the sand like this they don’t get much company.
As there hasn’t been a new WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge yet, perhaps you’d like to join in the Weekly Travel Theme http://wheresmybackpack.com/2012/09/28/travel-theme-foliage/ xxx Ailsa
Thanks, Ailsa – I’ll see what I can come up with