The Tank Trap
Now here’s something you don’t see every day.
The cement pyramid is actually a tank trap. They were placed along sand dunes in Stockton (right on the coast) to protect Williamtown air base during World War II. They can be found in different locations throughout Newcastle now. I think the ones left at Stockton have been covered by sand.
Camera: FujiFilm FinePix S7000
Location: Valentine, Newcastle, Oz.
Date: 20-02-2008 @ 2:49PM
ISO200
f/8
Focal Length: 8mm
Exposure: 5.0sec
Filter: R72 (infrared)
Tripod
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Mark Gardner, 7 months ago
they have these on the beach over here too, like a lost pyramid in this scene, good shot
ladiluck, 7 months ago
fantastic shot….
hdphotos, 7 months ago
Love this one Naomi, beautiful light airy surreal feel in gorgeous B&W tones! :D
felixx, 7 months ago
Really beautiful quality to this image. Interesting bit of imfo about these cement pyramids too,
cheers :)
hilarydougill, 7 months ago
I had a little chuckle when you wrote Newcastle and Stockton, because we have two towns of the same names within a twenty mile radius of us. Great capture by the way.
Paul Tupman, 7 months ago
Wow.. such a great surreal image.. the IR suits this so well! I love how the pyramid rises from the grass and the effect of the IR in the trees.. Very nice!
mikrin, 7 months ago
Great find Awesome B&W!!!
Simon Gladwin, 7 months ago
Lovely toned shot again cheeky chops (thats what I call the girls at school when I cant remember their names….they ALWAYS blush and giggle tee hee). Everything is just right about this.Nice composition and first rate detail again! Wonderful! I think if I were a tankdriver I would just let this little pyramid have a few rounds before I tried to drive over it…....Just to avoid making a tank see-saw LOL!
Mary Lake, 7 months ago
Super!!! :-)
Deborah Parkin, 7 months ago
this is fantastice Naomi – i love the tones – always something tranquil and calming about your work – even if it is about world war two tank traps LOL!!!
JoLennox, 7 months ago
amazing!
Halcyon007, 7 months ago
It does look a little out of place now, underneath those quiet and peaceful looking trees.
Love the use of the trees as a frame and the tank trap cuts a prominent position in the foreground. The clouds are just delightful and the IR has done its usual fantastic work with the grass.
David Sandercoe, 6 months ago
This reminds me of a gravestone in the shape of an offset white pyramid with the words of ‘shine on you crazy diamonds’....!!
Maya -, 6 months ago
This really is an interesting photo. I love what you have done with it. Looks amazing. Congratulations on having it on home page.
Joanne A. Bradley, 6 months ago
Great shot! You did a great job of integrating a World War II relic into a peaceful setting! Congrats on making homepage!
Arletta, 6 months ago
Such a sad reason for it to be possible, yet such a beautiful photograph!
micmac, 6 months ago
This is so special ,amazing scene ,fantastic work.
daffodil, 6 months ago
Fantastic shot ! This pyramid is very nice, I like this picture in back and white.
Heather Rivet..., 6 months ago
well done
Nikki Trexel, 6 months ago
this is a really intriguing and unique sight to see. the IR adds another element that really works here. great job!
kevin smith, 6 months ago
you da man…..an absolute classic.
Perfection.