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Survey Pin at the Edge of the Ocean... Why?
Survey Pin at the Edge of the Ocean... Why?
macleodn


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Challenge: Why (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Location: Peggy's Cove, NS
Date: Jun 2, 2007
Aperture: F/7.1
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/160 sec.
Galleries: Humorous, Landscape
Date Uploaded: Jun 5, 2007

This is a photo of a survey pin on a rock cliff next to the ocean. I saw this while on a trip to Peggy's Cove. Immediately I wondered why would someone survey a pile of rock.

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06/14/2007 06:24:32 AM
Ahhhh, being married to a US Geological Surveyor employee for a long time I can even answer your question.
They place survey pins near most waterways so that they can accurately assess highs and lows during floods and draughts.
Nice idea, I thought it would have placed higher, IMO.
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06/08/2007 08:14:36 AM
The horizon seems to be a little crooked. That, or the house sits at a terrible angle...

I am not a good photographer, I do not claim to be better than anyone, any criticism is meant to be constructive criticism......
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06/07/2007 07:14:00 AM
The 'why' that I would append to this is the question about the inclusion of no water in it. The house/inn and cars and stuff of that background pull the eye relentlessly - they're the only human part of this image of course - and as it stands it seems an absolutely suitable place for a survey pin. Where, I should ask, is the water?
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