The Sunset Years Of The Mary D. Hume is a photograph by James Eddy which was uploaded on December 26th, 2010.
The Sunset Years Of The Mary D. Hume
Possibly one of the most photographed scenes in Gold Beach, Oregon, the Mary D. Hume sits at the mouth of the Rogue River. She was built right in... more
by James Eddy
Title
The Sunset Years Of The Mary D. Hume
Artist
James Eddy
Medium
Photograph - Digital Photography
Description
Possibly one of the most photographed scenes in Gold Beach, Oregon, the Mary D. Hume sits at the mouth of the Rogue River. She was built right in Gold Beach and set sail January 21, 1881. She was a freighter hauling goods to and from San Francisco. She was a whaler, a fishing boat and a tug boat. She even sank once.
In the summer of 1978 she traveled under her own power to her final resting place just a short distance from where she was born. The last few years have taken their toll.
This is my tribute to her in her sunset years.
This photo was the Best Of Show at the 2011 Lassen County Fair.
(c) James Q. Eddy Jr.
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December 26th, 2010
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Comments (117)
Zsanan Studio
this powerful composition had me intrigued...now I'm a fan! (You're on my Watchlist-THX!)
Lois Bryan
An glorious and colorful image filled with a sense of mystery ... and loss. Very rich in emotion ... very touching. l/f t and p
Bob Christopher
Hi James... I like your image. Very nicely photographed and beautifully presented. Well done... Cheers Bob fv
Hartmut Jager
Great Colors, Light and Composition of this Marvelous art-Photo. I wonder what became of the lives, hopes and dreams of all the people who 'sailed' on her ? :-)
Laurie Search
Wow, what a fabulous image of this amazing historic boat!! First set sail in 1881...wow, that's just incredible!! I read a few comments below that she is in much worse shape now and she probably doesn't have much longer...I'm so glad you got to shoot her while she was still in pretty decent looking shape! This is a wonderful tribute to her!!! Beautiful sunset going on behind her, too!!! :)))vf
James Eddy replied:
Thank you Laurie for your wonderful comment. I really appreciate all that you had to say. I love to tell the story through my photography.
HH Photography of Florida
Beautiful capture of this old, historical vessel. RIP, Mary D. Hume. L/fv
James Eddy replied:
Thank you for your comment. I saw her just a week ago and she is not doing well.
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