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Uploaded: 11/24/10 8:18 PM GMT
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This would have been a very bad place to be standing on the morning of May 18 1980 Most of the 56 people killed never saw it coming when half the mountain slid off into a huge pyroclastic avalanche. I saw it all happen from about three miles away. luckily from a ridge on the other side away from the blast. Its something that one will never forget. I do hope you enjoy this scene of recovery.
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11/24/10 9:16 PM GMT
Very impressive!..spectacular view,beautiful colours...looks wonderful in every way!
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Adriana....:)
A sad story, Paul. I can't imagine being witness to such a horrific event, but I know it's something I would never forget. I like the mood you captured of the mountain ... everyone or everything recovers in their own way ... it just takes time. Wonderful capture.
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"I Love Lab's!"
Looks like some green is growing back on Mt St Helens. The eruption must have been a sight to behold, no wonder you will never forget it Paul.
Diane
Diane
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Paul - The strong will of nature is evident in the emerging vegetation. As catastrophic as the event was, seeing it must have been amazing. A good capture. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
It's amazing what mother nature can do.
(I'm not even going to say how old I was back in 1980..he he)
(I'm not even going to say how old I was back in 1980..he he)
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"Hurry to meet Death before your place is taken."
hahah ^^ I was ten in 1980, and remember being fascinated at the news of this eruption. Of course then I didnt appreciate the horrors that come along with an eruption like this one. I should imagine that it would have been a heck of a sight to see. Amazing to see how harmless it looks now, although I dont suppose it will ever be treated as such ever again. Very interesting shot.
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It must have been something to see Paul. The ever changing earth and you now have a record of it. Good post.
VFS-TicK
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Cameras are like people--sometimes they lose focus.
Sad story, but a beautiful view Paul.
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"If people destroy something replaceable made by mankind, they are called vandals; if they destroy something irreplaceable made by God, they are called developers." Joseph Wood Krutch (1893-1970)
That must have been something to witness. I remember it well. Very nice image, Paul.
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I do remember this sad time. I like your image of it.
Tigs♥ =^..^=
Tigs♥ =^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography.
sandi ♪ ♫
Great capture of this lovely yet sad place.
Thanks for the story behind the scene.
Thanks for the story behind the scene.
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When you're through with life and all hope is lost.
Hold out your hand 'cos friends will be friends - right till the end.
Wow! What a memory that must be. Thanks for sharing a view of the mountain all these years later.
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A stunning capture of this scene Paul. Great focus and lovely colours. Thanks for sharing the view and the story.
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A photograph is usually looked at - seldom looked into. > Ansel Adams
It is so sad when people lose their lives in accidents of this kind. It is a beautiful place though and also a very good photo!
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SEFA
I would not have wanted to be standing in the way of that! I remember watching that explode in my 5th grade class on the tv. I will never forget. I cannot even imagine the terror of being there in person seeing it happen live.
~Kim
~Kim
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Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain