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Impact Zone

The news cycle is full of discoveries of new exoplanets and asteroids, some of them in trans-Neptunian orbits extremely far away from the sun with others orbiting closer to the earth. The study of these objects is important when considering the 'impact' such bodies might have to life on our planet.
A sturdy chainlink fence curbs my curiosity as I attempt to get the perfect angle for a photo of one such collision that occurred 50,000 years ago.

This photo was taken by an Asahi Pentax 6 X 7 medium format film camera and SMC PENTAX 67 1:4 45mm lens with a HOYA HMC 82mm O[G] filter using Rollei RPX 400 film, the negative scanned by an Epson Perfection V600 and digitally rendered with Photoshop.
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19 comments

Proxar said:

Beautiful capture, HFF
5 years ago ( translate )

Scott Holcomb replied to Proxar:

Your comments have impact!
5 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Fascinating landscape.
HFF and a nice weekend.
5 years ago ( translate )

Scott Holcomb replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

There was a sudden change 50,000 years ago.
5 years ago ( translate )

Gudrun said:

Most impressive! This must have caused quite a bang even though it was a comparatively small one. HFF, Scott!
5 years ago

Scott Holcomb replied to Gudrun:

Kaboooom! heard and felt for 1,000 kilometers, at least.
5 years ago

Tractacus said:

That must have upset the local wildlife! HFF!
5 years ago

Scott Holcomb replied to Tractacus:

Those that survived were, indeed, upset!!
5 years ago

Herb Riddle said:

Looks like a very interesting spot Scott. Well done,

HFF, have a great weekend, Herb
5 years ago ( translate )

Scott Holcomb replied to Herb Riddle:

With occasional news of passing asteroids, it peaked my interest!!
5 years ago

Karp Panta said:

Interesante lugar !!!
HFF and a very nice weekend !!!
5 years ago ( translate )

Scott Holcomb replied to Karp Panta:

Un lugar que 'impresionó' al paisaje.
5 years ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

An impressive crater and well presented in b/w. HFF.
5 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Great ! And thanks for the interesting informations. HFF and a very nice weekend for you !
5 years ago

David G Johnson said:

Good info'... thanks.. both for the crater and the photo'
Have a good weekend.. Cheers from David J'.. UK.
5 years ago