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
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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 🙂