Tom Robbins
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The financial downturn has affected everyone on the planet, to one degree or another. I've tried to take photos that illustrate the consequences in the Midwest United States. One obvious manifestation is the reduction of traffic along the rails, and a subsequent idling of freight cars. As a result, these cars must be parked somewhere, so they are usually queued up along the side rails.
One example:
Parked Cars
The stuff leaking from the cars in the foreground is known as silica sand, and is primarily mined from St. Peter sandstone quarried along the north bank of the Illinois River. At one time, it was the primary source of material for the manufacture of glass for the US automotive industry. The size of the spill shows that nothing moves very quickly hereabouts these days.
Any suggestions or comments about this theme or this particular photo would be appreciated.
Thanks, as always,
Tom
One example:
Parked Cars
The stuff leaking from the cars in the foreground is known as silica sand, and is primarily mined from St. Peter sandstone quarried along the north bank of the Illinois River. At one time, it was the primary source of material for the manufacture of glass for the US automotive industry. The size of the spill shows that nothing moves very quickly hereabouts these days.
Any suggestions or comments about this theme or this particular photo would be appreciated.
Thanks, as always,
Tom