So Cal beach polution shot

thdizzy

I captured this image 50 yards inland off the beach in Oxnard, CA.

Anson

Hello, thdizzy
that is what I call a keeper.
Excellent shot!

I lived on that stretch of beach, not 4 miles south, for 8+ years.

A gorgeous area indeed.
Straight across from the Channel Islands as I am sure you are quite familiar.
It would be an excellent photograph to stick under the 100's of Million$ beach home doors, that are located right next door to that lovely shot.

Why don't between the two of us, we find out who owns that particular power plant and send them a link to your picture, as I am sure that the head honchos would love a print to display at Corporate headquarters.

Perhaps you could sell them a poster size print!

What do think.

Regards,

ashby

I, too, used to live in Oxnard and that power plant, which sends most of its output to LA, is a major source of polution. The trash in the marsh is not from the power plant, however.

Anson

thdizzy
Hello Ashby,

ThDizzy, what kind of pollution did it look like to you?

Looks like the following is the plant in question
http://www.bren.ucsb.edu/research/2001Group_Projects/Ormond/Public/main.htm
located from:
http://www.mesothel.com/pages/plantmap_pag.htm

Ashby, after reading a little further, you might be right. It appears that the good guys got this one covered (figuratively speaking) nicely.
http://www.coastalconservancy.ca.gov/coast&ocean/summer2002/pages/one.htm

thdizzy

Well it's wans't petroleum based, it was some other type of waste; just not sure. Although it didn't lead directly to the water (it was about 40-50 yards away) it had to be seeping into the water table below and still ending up in the ocean.

Anson

thdizzy
TH,

..if you think the sight deserves some attention based on your observation, you might want to send out a quick heads up (and link to your photo) on the 'contact us' page http://www.coastalconservancy.ca.gov/coast&ocean/summer2002/pages/one.htm

picture gallery
http://www.coastalconservancy.ca.gov/coast&ocean/summer2002/pages/one_photos.htm

Best regards,

thdizzy

Will do Anson...Thanks for the link.

Raz

Just wanna say I'm really impressed by what's going on in this thread.

Raz

Khaos

Very powerful image.

Lucky Hack

thdizzy wrote:

I captured this image 50 yards inland off the beach in Oxnard, CA.

I don't think I ever seen such a beautiful yet sad shot, it's almost like the sun is setting on mankind and this is our legacy. Anyway, great shot, very powerful...

hoping this message finds you well -Ian