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Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge

© Denny E. Barnes
Deluxe Website: debarnesphotography.com

Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge

Uploaded: October 13, 2010

Description

The odd contraption in the middle of a pond in Sumpter, Oregon seems to be some sort of a ship and this 1250-ton behemoth does float. Its task was to dredge up gold-bearing gravel but half a century after the last bucket load was lifted; the dredge stands silent. Built in 1935, the last of three, it ran until 1954. It dug up more than four million dollars worth of gold.
In 1993, Oregon Parks and Recreation recognized the need to preserve one of Sumpter's most visible and important historic monuments and in 1994 created the Sumpter Valley Dredge State Park.
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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 18.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe October 13, 2010

Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge #1317096

Marty Straub October 13, 2010

Gee, with that kind of money back in 1954 you'd think they would have had enough left over to dismantle it. You know, in the spirit of "Leave only footprints." But then we all would have missed this marvelous photo. Excellent pov providing the fence in foreground, and great job bringing out such amazing detail in the floating dredger and its wonderful reflection. Great job on all of them, Denny. #8964086

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 13, 2010

Excellent story telling series, Denny. I especially like the first one. Great details, clarity and reflection. Interesting info. WEll done. #8964115

Robert R. Goodman October 13, 2010

Hi Denny,WOW!!What a capture.Awesome and a far cry from our gold mines out here.Wonderful image my friend!!!!!! #8964232

Mike Clime October 13, 2010

Wow, what a cool capture and beautiful reflection, Denny! Very interesting info too! #8964325

Jack Ryan October 13, 2010

Outstanding!!! Excellent composition and perspective with outstanding clarity and color...a great find and a great photo. Excellent work as always, Denny. #8964409

John Connolly October 13, 2010

What an incredible history this beautiful countryside has Denny! These are wonderful captures and story! #8964411

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe October 13, 2010

Thank you ever so much Marty, Tammy, Bobby, Mike, Jack and John! #8964956

Stan Kwasniowski October 13, 2010

Denny, my kind of image #8965225

Ron McEwan October 14, 2010

I was going to comment on this last night, got side tracked. I like the way you framed this, the reflection is a bonus. Interesting equipment. Seen a lot of this kind of mining in the Ruby River area in Montana this spring but nothing like this was around to show how it was done just a lot of tailing's. #8965579

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe October 14, 2010

Thank you very much, Stan and Ron! #8967463

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