For a class, I had to go to a neighborhood in Baltimore City, and take pictures epitomizing decay. In most areas of Baltimore this would be easy, but I was assigned Mount Vernon. In a city filled with decay, Mount Vernon is the definition of Urban Renewal. This rendered the assignment very difficult to complete.
Crown of Thorns
The Crown of Thorns is a highly invasive species that is damaging Hawaiian reefs. It has a potent neurotxin in its spikes that cause intense pain and vomiting. They are corralivores, meaning they eat corral.
Lack of Posts
Sorry for the lack of posts, my internet is down, as is my power. I have been charging my phone with my car, but I can’t charge my laptop.
The Leap
Location: The southernmost portion of the United States
The South Point Jump, properly called Ka Lae, meaning The Point, is approximately 60 feet high, and very hard to get to. Nearby are old, disused, wind turbines and some farms. The area is surrounded by very strong currents and high winds, and swimming more than basic jumping is discouraged. The man in the foreground was our groups fearless (assistant) leader.
South Point Debris Location: The southernmost portion of the United States The South Point Jump, properly called Ka Lae, meaning The Point, is approximately 60 feet high, and very hard to get to. Nearby are old, disused, wind turbines and some farms. The area is surrounded by very strong currents and high winds, and swimming more than basic jumping is discouraged. These platforms, now used for climbing back up, are remnants from the days when ships used to unload there.
South Point Debris Location: The southernmost portion of the United States The South Point Jump, properly called Ka Lae, meaning The Point, is approximately 60 feet high, and very hard to get to. Nearby are old, disused, wind turbines and some farms. The area is surrounded by very strong currents and high winds, and swimming more than basic jumping is discouraged. Around the jump area is debris from hoists from when fishing vessels used to unload there.
South Point Jump Location: The southernmost portion of the United States The South Point Jump, properly called Ka Lae, meaning The Point, is approximately 60 feet high, and very hard to get to. Nearby are old, disused, wind turbines and some farms. The area is surrounded by very strong currents and high winds, and swimming more than basic jumping is discouraged.
South Point Jump
Location: The southernmost portion of the United States
The South Point Jump, properly called Ka Lae, meaning The Point, is approximately 60 feet high, and very hard to get to. Nearby are old, disused, wind turbines and some farms. The area is surrounded by very strong currents and high winds, and swimming more than basic jumping is discouraged.
About me
Jump into the water.
Total bottom time: 2006 minutes
Max depth: 130 ft
Average Depth: 57 ft
Longest Dive Time: 90 minutes
Average Dive Time: 29.5 Minutes
I am a NAUI certified Master Diver and photography and videography student at the University of Maryland Baltimore County.
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Cameras:
Water:
Sealife DC800 with External Flash
Flip UltraHD with Ikelite housing and V-8 LED Light
Surface:
Sony SLT-a55 with 18-55mm and 70-300mm lens
