I got a chance to photograph just such a rescue back in October '81, the
worst/best season of flash floods in my recollection around this part of
Texas. A fellow from my town got stranded in his pick'emup trying to cross
a low spot covered in rushing water. Managed to save him. I hope I still
have those negs around.
For now Eagle Mountain Lake is so low there's little chance of flooding
anytime soon. OTOH, it's made for some interesting photos lately. One of
my favorite lens test spots too. A neighbor (in the sense that his place is
within view) has a statue of a little boy sitting on his dock. I used it to
test Fav Viv on my OM-1 (obligatory content) and will test a couple more
lenses soon. I'm acquiring quite a collection of dockboy photos.
Lex
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From: "Gary Edwards" <garyetx@xxxxxxxx>
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From: Lex Jenkins <lexjenkins@xxxxxxxxxxx>
No reason to resist, John. I've often wanted to try that long exposure
technique on flowing water. Problem is we're a bit lacking in flowing
water hereabouts.
Lex
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Flash floods, Lex! And we've had plenty here this spring...Only problem is,
some idiot is always driving into the picture trying to cross the torrent.
But then stick around and shoot the helicopter rescue!
Gary
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