O * I * L !!

© Michelle Alton

O * I * L  !!

Uploaded: December 13, 2008 02:51:47

Description


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A small bit of the Oil and Coal refinery in Linden, NJ --shot during a drive-by. It goes on for acres and acres and acres on both sides of the highway! This is the reason that many folks think of NJ as being ugly and smelly. Although it's what you see from the NJ Turnpike in this one locale, the overwhelming majority of New Jersey is plum gorgeous -- Perfect in Spring, Summer, Autumn. Winter can be on the cold side, but New Jersey is rarely a target for natural disasters. Almost never touched by catastrophic weather conditions, or out-of-control fire. Too bad about the out-of-control political corruption though. But in NJ, the cost of gasoline is among the lowest of all the States!
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As for the ugly, smelly refineries, they are part and parcel of America's best hope for energy independence. We NEED them!
------P.S. I am a Pennsylvanian!
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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 73.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D

Comments

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 13, 2008

We have a few of those up Tulsa way, too. And we're another of the cheaper states for gas...$1.41 yesterday. #1050801

Bill Knaps December 13, 2008

Great capture and effects Michelle. Bill #6886456

Douglas Pignet December 13, 2008

Nice image here Michelle,doug #6886507

Avril Young December 13, 2008

very interesting info Michelle...and stunning capture..... #6886515

Joseph N. DiGilio December 13, 2008

You sure made this eyesore look good. I find this brand of treatment very appealing, Michelle. I like your narrative and title too, #@$~*! O I L.
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Lynne Morris December 13, 2008

Wow I never though an oil refinery could look this good, amazing image and ps work Michelle. #6886561

Deb Koskovich December 13, 2008

Wonderful narrative to go with this outstanding capture, Michelle...your image does NJ proud. And I know what you mean...everyone thinks Michigan means "Detroit"...and nothing could be further from the truth! #6886597

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 13, 2008

This is gorgeous even if it is an oil refinery. Michelle you sure made it look great. #6886631

Dennis Workman December 13, 2008

great capture here Michelle #6886727

Ron McEwan December 13, 2008

Don't want to start a gas war; it is $1.37 here. I love your work Michelle and this one is a dandy too #6886740

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic December 13, 2008

This is the first time I've seen the "oil fields" of NJ so honored! It's a great picture and you should send it to each and everyone of those people who claim to be working for us in Washington!!! #6886797

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 13, 2008

Wonderful shot of this refinery and the treatment is outstanding,Michelle! #6886803

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 13, 2008

I noticed we were $1.48 yesterday!
Awesome shot and effects! #6886845

Carol Sawyer December 13, 2008

Great effects and capture, Michelle!! #6887076

Jodi Zimmer December 13, 2008

Awesome drive by shot.Love the effects. #6887182

Bill Wyatt December 13, 2008

How right you are about needing these refineries, here they are everywhere. I have often wanted to stop and take photos of them but if caught you will be on the terrorist list if not arrested. Beautiful work on this the details and composition are fantastic!! NJ gets a bad rap but I know of great beauty the state holds and the fact the gas prices are low and they pump it for you is a great plus!! #6887383

Eugenio Diaz December 13, 2008

Amazing image!!!
PERFECT!!!
WTG!!!
An instant Favorite!
#6887447

William C. Raco level-classic December 13, 2008

Excellent photo and presentation, Michelle
Love your narrative, also #6887509

Mitch Spence level-classic December 13, 2008

A powerful shot of a necessary installation. You've created beauty out of near industrial chaos here, Michelle. Gas was at one forty something here in Missouri yesterday. I almost couldn't get it through my head that my check for almost half a tank was around 14 bucks. #6887629

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. December 13, 2008

EXCELLENT CAPTURE,COLOURS,DETAILS AND THE PRESENTATION HERE MICHELLE!


KARU. #6887646

Patti Coblentz December 13, 2008

Great capture and narrative, Michelle!
Patti #6887871

December 13, 2008

I'm sure some Oil Baron would Love To Hang this from his Wall . LOL.

Fine Composition and Perspective.

E J #6888324

Kaye Burazin December 13, 2008

A bit of history presented wonderfully Michelle #6888543

Susie Peek-Swint December 13, 2008

You captured some amazing detail for a 'drive-by' Michelle .. and I agree, NJ has it's good spots ~ at least it did have when I lived there many years ago in the little town of Rumson :) #6888781

Sandy Powers December 13, 2008

Michelle, I am loving your beautiful industrial photos. There is a cement plant on my way home and I have always wanted to photograph it -- but it is at a very precarious location to "get to". But I've always been a huge fan of the mood photos like this convey. You did such a great job processing it.

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Greg e. mclemore December 13, 2008

A powerful presence #6888937

Jennifer L. Alder December 13, 2008

Very nice presentation, colour and treatment of this cool place, Michelle! #6889048

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 13, 2008

You have made a not-so-pretty scene very beautiful with your creativity & talent, Michelle!!! Exceptional work on this,my friend!!! #6889080

December 13, 2008

Talk about "Lemons to Lemonade"
What you did with this shot is simply awesome! #6889205

Barbara Waldoch December 13, 2008

You made it look great, Michelle! #6889577

Mike Clime December 14, 2008

You made this look very dramatic, Michelle! Love the detail and the clouds. We have one of these across the river in Illinois and it seems to go on forever too. #6890125

Aimee S. McMaster December 14, 2008

....so cool...wonderful narration as always....great work Michelle....Aimee #6890255

Murry Grigsby December 14, 2008

A tip of the hat from ugly Houston where 1/3 of the US oil is refined and regular was $1.37 yesterday but NOW is the time to develope other energy sources. I love this photo Michelle! Great graphics and post procssing. A very strong industrial image and pure beauty in the eye of the oil industry!! #6890623

Michael Umbreit December 14, 2008

Michelle - Very dramatic image! Wonderful treatment and commentary! - Mike #6891557

Brett Dolsen December 15, 2008

Great colour,details and mood Michelle!!Brett #6893271

Manuel Barrera December 15, 2008

I am surprised no one stopped you, they get nervous when people photograph, great image #6893390

Dave Ombrello December 15, 2008

Great capture Michelle, I usually am too busy holding my nose to take an image of a refinery. Not too good one handed. #6894838

Beverley Scott December 15, 2008

The detail in the structures, those dramatic clouds and your treatment are fantastic, Michelle! Apart from the security angle, I don't think I would have thought to have taken a photo of this site, and especially turn it into such a stumming image. Bev #6896035

Leslie McLain level-classic December 15, 2008

Amazing photo. I love the way you've made this industrial photo beautiful. #6896175

ALLEN O. HOWARD December 16, 2008

Bang! Bang! Bang! A sure shot drive by with an excellent touch of effects! #6899765

Guy D. Biechele level-classic December 16, 2008

Beautiful dramatic shot. Well done! #6901380

DiAnna F. Paulk December 21, 2008

Great capture and story behind the image. I love the Impressionist painters and think often of how fascinated they were with the industrial revolution of their day -- railroads, street lamps, etc. I think they would like pictures like this! Anyway, just a thought! Good luck with this one, Michelle. #6921220

Donna K. Kilcher level-classic December 24, 2008

great image #6936994

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