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Uploaded: 06/03/18 6:39 AM GMT
Sunken Glory
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This image was taken by me on October 16th, 2016 in a village, called 'Arnemuiden', situated on the peninsula Walcheren, Zeeland, The Netherlands. So, its an 'oldie'. Please read the 'story' below to know the reason that I post it now:

When I returned to this spot, in order to capture some other images there, I saw that the boat with flowers was gone.

I was curious for the reason, so I did some 'research'. It turned out that the boat was gone (sunk), probably caused by rust because of the lack of maintenance for its hull. One couldn't tell me if there would consist plans for a replacement.

If not, the inhabitants of the depicted apartments for elderly people certainly will miss their fine view, as I do as well.

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::Nikoneer
06/03/18 7:16 AM GMT
Although I do not know if it was your submission, C, or someone else's from Holland, but I remember seeing this before, thinking at the time that it was such a great idea. This photo, taken a bit closer to the boat than the oneI saw before, has the added benefit for me of allowing us the architecture of the pink apartments in the background. I think if a home is going to be painted pink, it absolutely has to be of this Art Deco-esque style, the sort of architecture and coloring I have come to expect to go hand-in-hand, in Miami, Florida. It being found in Holland makes it that much more special. Love it, and I'm hoping that someone has the impetus to locate another old boat... and seals the hull properly. ;oP

-Nik
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::Dunstickin
06/03/18 8:11 AM GMT
That made a terrific 'eye-catching' piece C....

Shame that it had sunk, it made a good composition in the image..
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.rvdb
06/03/18 9:52 AM GMT
Narrative and picture all good C.

Rob
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::casechaser
06/03/18 9:55 AM GMT
I have never been there but I too, Mr C, miss it and hope that they replace it. Like islands being built in the south China Seas for reasons lesser than for the benefit of the human soul, this boat was an island for all that is good, for nature's beauty alone.
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::LynEve
06/03/18 11:57 AM GMT
What a great shame - such a unique idea and very eye-catching. I hope heat it gets replaced.
Thanks for remembering it with this fine photo
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::tigger3
06/03/18 1:58 PM GMT
I do hope they will replace it, it was a wonderful idea, and a perfect photo opt. I sure enjoy your imagery, very nice. tigs=^..^=
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::trixxie17
06/03/18 4:47 PM GMT
I think this was a terrific idea and I'm sorry to hear it is gone. The elderly in those apartments cannot do gardens any longer but could certainly enjoy this - what a shame.
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.Starglow
06/04/18 12:53 AM GMT
Was a nice idea, so hope they try for another one. It makes a great view for the folks near.
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.koca
06/04/18 7:16 AM GMT
I love it, excellent idea. Thanks for sharing it.
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::mesmerized
06/04/18 6:25 PM GMT
A shame it is no longer here as it does make for a unique and beautiful floral display...glad you were able to catch this one before it disappeared...terrific shot, SEA.
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