Making sense of my photography hobby in retirement

Corrosion

The combination of sulphurous fumes and salt air forms a toxic mix that will reduce steel to flakes in short measure.  Sulphur mining ceased on White Island in the mid 1930s and the factory plant abandoned to the elements.  The sculptural effect of some 70 years of steady corrosion presents some fascinating viewing for visitors.

Sony Alpha DSLR – A200, 1/60 sec, F16, ISO 100, Sigma DC 18-200mm lens at 45mm

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This entry was posted on February 22, 2010 by . It was filed under Bay of Plenty, Chris Gregory, New Zealand, Sigma DC 18-200mm zoom Lens, Sony Alpha DSLR - A200, Travel, White Island and was tagged with .

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  1. Pingback: Corrosion « Chris Gregory's Alphathreads | Corrosion Material Geek

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