Photo Mug : Rusting abandoned machinery
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Rusting abandoned machinery
Rusting abandoned machinery. Abandoned tracked vehicle and other machinery, rusting due to exposure to air and water. Rust is hydrated iron oxide, and results from a reaction between iron and atmospheric water vapour and oxygen. This corrodes and weakens the original iron or steel structure. Photographed in October 2006 in the village of Ust-Usa in the Usinsky District, Komi Republic, Russia
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2006 Abandoned Autumn Corroding Dump Dumped Machinery October Polluted Pollution Russia Russian Rust Rusting Tank Vehicle Waste Wreck
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Mug Size is 8.1cm high x 9.6cm diameter (3.2" x 3.8")
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Science Photo Library showcases the haunting beauty of rusting abandoned machinery. The image transports us to the village of Ust-Usa in the Usinsky District, Komi Republic, Russia, where a once mighty tracked vehicle and other machinery now lay forgotten. Over time, exposure to air and water has caused these mechanical marvels to succumb to corrosion. The striking red-orange hues that dominate the photograph are a result of rust formation - hydrated iron oxide. This chemical reaction occurs when iron reacts with atmospheric water vapor and oxygen, gradually weakening and corroding the original steel structure. Taken in October 2006 during autumn's golden embrace, this image serves as a poignant reminder of both technological progress and its inevitable decay. It speaks volumes about our relationship with machines - their creation symbolizing human ingenuity while their abandonment represents our disregard for waste management. Moreover, this photograph raises questions about pollution and environmental impact. The sight of these discarded relics amidst nature's splendor highlights humanity's responsibility towards sustainable practices in an ever-evolving world. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it prompts reflection on the passage of time itself – capturing not only a moment but also encapsulating history within its corroded frames.
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