Monday, August 17, 2009

A sinking ship


Lake Sumter Landing. This sinking ship is fast becoming an icon. It is not sinking fast, however. But every time we visit it seems to have taken on a bit more water.
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19 comments:

  1. VPAugust 18, 2009 at 2:53 AM

    This a bit different from the usual nice images of this lovely place. I like the subject and the rusty tones of the colors. Keep us posted about this boat. Perhaps its is an installation of contemporary art? "The slowly sinking boat"...

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  2. Stefan JanssonAugust 18, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    This will make an interesting series of photos. I wonder how long it will take for it to sink. Keep us posted!

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  3. MoAugust 18, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    Looks like an interesting ship. Why is it not being salvaged?

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  4. jooAugust 18, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Jacob, even sinking ship is beautiful in your photos! Fabulous light and colours.
    Have a nice day:)

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  5. B SQUAREDAugust 18, 2009 at 8:58 AM

    How deep is that lake? She won't stay up much longer.

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  6. LowellAugust 18, 2009 at 10:02 AM

    @ Mo and all: You have to remember The Villages is a Disneyland for adults. This ship was placed in the water as it is to serve as a Lake Sumter Landing icon; to give some visual interest to a rather bland lake.

    I really don't think it is sinking...but it may be taking on a bit more water than it has had in the past. If it sinks, they'll just prop it up again.

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  7. FrankAugust 18, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    Thanks for clearing up your followers' shock and concern over the ship sinking. It's a great addition to the founder's vision for the Villages and it is a wonderful element of surprise and "color." Great capture of the impending doom.

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  8. Leif HagenAugust 18, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Why don't you and Lois row out there and start bailing water?! Couldn't you help out a little?!your photo gives me a "sinking feeling" ...

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  9. DarylAugust 18, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    What a fabulous wreck of a boat ..

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  10. AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Uh oh!

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  11. AshleyAugust 18, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Great image! I'm glad they wont actually let it sink~

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  12. cieldequimperAugust 18, 2009 at 12:53 PM

    I like the concept of a sinking ship propped up again only to be left to sink... again! ;-) Your photo is marvellous.

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  13. EG CameraGirlAugust 18, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    I wonder what's keep it afloat. Is it lined with Styrofoam? ;-)

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  14. Cezar and LéiaAugust 18, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    Oh, man, this brings not so nice memories to me... Once it happened that a vessel that was transporting 9.000 tons of steel for us actually sank, you can't imagine the havoc it caused!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  15. crocrodylAugust 18, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Sad view.

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  16. AnonymousAugust 18, 2009 at 3:45 PM

    This is gorgeous. I love the lighting here. Love the rust too.

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  17. LowellAugust 18, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    @ Cezar - Sorry to dredge up bad memories, Cezar. I guess losing a ship with 9K tons of steel would not be a good experience!

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  18. amatamari©August 18, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    The picture is beautiful but a boat that sinks
    - even if it is old - Is always a bit melancholic!
    :-)

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  19. Mary Stebbins TaittAugust 18, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    I love this picture, Jacob and Lois! How funa dn interesting.

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