A broken chain at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
These photos taken at the Maritime Museum of San Diego tell a story. It’s that never-ending tale of human struggle against the elements.
Rope and chain. Ancient inventions.A tale of human struggle against the elements.Waiting for an outstretched hand, a critical moment.An anchor above calm water.Instruments of control in a stormy world. Rope, chain and anchor.Life clings to chains. Rust devours chains.A strained connection.Necessary chains. Rusty chains large and small.Human endeavor.Ropes cast aside, perhaps hurriedly.Ordered ropes, to harness gusts above.New strength.Bent steel, neat coils, in a tangle of untouchable dark shadows.Worm, Parcel and Serve! A never-ending story of human ambition, battling water, sun, salt and wind.Tarring at the museum.New bonds, prepared.A strange sculpture, or a potent symbol.A wrestle.
This is a story of struggle with many pages. The unconquerable antagonist in every chapter is Time.
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9 thoughts on “A tale of human struggle against the elements.”
Interesting view form the quay side here, with all the discarded ropes and chains. It makes you wonder what stories and adventures they had when they were at sea. Great to see the museum has these kinds of features.
I must confess–I love those old nautical classics–Melville, Conrad, Verne, Dana and the like. I’ve dreamed about long journeys in the Days of Sail, the hardships, and what the experience would be like–but the truth is I would probably lose my personal battle against the ocean!
Interesting view form the quay side here, with all the discarded ropes and chains. It makes you wonder what stories and adventures they had when they were at sea. Great to see the museum has these kinds of features.
Some of the museum’s ships are fairly old and have fascinating histories. One does wonder about all the untold tales!
Seamen through the centuries have seen images like this. A good representation of man vs. ocean.
I must confess–I love those old nautical classics–Melville, Conrad, Verne, Dana and the like. I’ve dreamed about long journeys in the Days of Sail, the hardships, and what the experience would be like–but the truth is I would probably lose my personal battle against the ocean!
I consider every book I read as an adventure – it seems you do too!
I love the photos because they give an different angle to a place I grew up in. Well done! Beautiful photos~
Thank you, Cindy!
Really impressive set of prints. It really pays to get in close. Des.
You’re right! It does!