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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
The Wigwam burner is a vanishing sight in the Pacific Northwest. Wigwam or Beehive burners were used to burn sawdust and wood waste produced by lumber mills. The burner is a freestanding conical steel structure ranging from 30 to 60 feet in height. They have an opening at the top that is covered with a steel grill or mesh in an attempt to stop sparks. They were named for their resemblance to beehives, teepees or wigwams They produce a large quantity of smoke and ash which is vented directly into the atmosphere without any sort of scrubbing or cleaning, contributing to poor air conditions wherever they were used. Clean air standards and the mills finding other uses for wood waste rendered the use of these wigwams obsolete and illegal in Oregon by the early 1970s. .
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Robert R. Goodman |
Hi Denny,We still have some of these over in our high country.It's not all desert here,we do have huge stands of pine trees.Excellent capture my friend.We passed spring last week,already into summer here.92 degrees for us today!!!!
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countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson Contact Tammy M. Anderson Tammy M. Anderson's Gallery |
Interesting info and capture, Denny. Have never seen one of these before. Great composition.
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Monnie Ryan |
Very interesting and a neat capture, Denny! I've never heard of these, much less seen one!
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you very much Bobby, Tammy and Monnie! It's snowing here again so guess I'll forget spring for another day..;<(
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carimartinphotography.com - cari martin Contact cari martin cari martin's Gallery |
Hi Denny! Is this the one on hwy 38 between Drain and Reedsport? I am back and forth from coos bay to Portland area every week and think that one of these days I'm going to capture it in some good light! Thanks for the interesting info!
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Mike Clime |
Great capture, comp and textures, Denny! Haven't seen one of those for some time.
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you, Cari! Yes this is the one near Drain. I didn't have much time and couldn't find someone for permission to get up close. I would think there should be no problem. Best of luck and get a better shot than I did. PS You have an excellent and beautiful website!!
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you, Mike!
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John Connolly |
A great capture here Denny, and thanks for the history lesson! A few of our Aussie saw mills have a sawdust burner, but they don't look anything like this!
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Jack Gaskin |
COOL CAPTURE GREAT INFO I never had a clue about these even though I've seen one or two in the past. Between Pressboard and pollution I guess it's been some time since any have been used. I also remember that SAW DUST was used by the local butchers to put on the floor around the cutting areas. How OUR WORLD has changed... Happy Shooting
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Tammy Espino |
Have never seen one. Glad you got a shot of this to save some history!! :)
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you very much, John, Jack and Tammy!
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carimartinphotography.com - cari martin Contact cari martin cari martin's Gallery |
You are very kind for the nice comment about my website, Denny! I looked all through yours and was in awe of the beauty you've captured during your travels! Here's to many more shots!
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Marty Straub |
Excellent comp of the shapes, Denny, and wonderful accompanying comments. The ol' burner reminds me of a badminton birdie.
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you very much Cari and Marty!
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