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Uploaded: 04/07/10 10:23 PM GMT
Smoky Moss
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Don't you just hate it when the moss starts to pick up smoking? I know I do. This is some of the coal smoke coming up out of the ground from the coal fires that are still burning under Centralia, Pa. The fires have been calmed down over the years, but the town is still unlivable.

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::tigger3
04/07/10 11:09 PM GMT
Oh my what a capture. I wonder if there is much wildlife in this area. Very good and different shot. =^..^=sandi
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::0930_23
04/07/10 11:14 PM GMT
A nice post with good earth tones Adrienne. The coal and the mining bring to mind this grim reminder of how dangerous mining can be. I like this post. It is like a memorial to the miners.

TicK

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.icedancer
04/08/10 2:31 AM GMT
Oh my goodness, how sad about the history of this shot. Have to agree with Sandi, this is a wonderful capture with so much history behind it.
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.jeannot
04/08/10 11:11 AM GMT
I love this picture with the mist coming out of the earth, these really looked very beautiful. Focus eat very good and our eyes are focused directly on the fog. VERY well done
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::biffobear
04/08/10 5:31 PM GMT
Like it..We have the same on the disused colliery tips..Eventually when it burns out it leaves a material called red shale..Used as bedding for highways..R.
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::busybottle
04/08/10 9:19 PM GMT
Hi Adrienne
About five years ago we went out around this area and I had never heard of these underground coal fires. But you cannot mistake that smell in the air and smoke coming out of the ground! It looks as if the moss likes it. Love the shot Adrienne!
Paul
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::verenabloo
04/09/10 6:32 AM GMT
That's a bit scary isn't it. I can only imagine the scent there. I love how the moss seems to love growing there. A very unique photo. Verena
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.prashanth
04/09/10 6:40 PM GMT
Very unique photo. Colours and contrast work very well. I have never seen such thing
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::Heroictitof
04/15/10 12:00 AM GMT
Interesting textures in shot Adrienne !
Thanks for sharing.
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