The following are images I've captured over the past week following Tropical Storm Irene's impacts on the region. I'd like to send a special thanks to our dear friends Greg and Sue, as many of these pictures were taken at their home and are being shown here with their permission. Greg and Sue's situation is a nutshell example of what thousands of Vermont residents are dealing with RIGHT NOW. If you are able, please find a way to help.
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| Waterbury recreation field |
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| High water mark |
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| Objects previously in suspension resting where the water left them |
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| First of many layers to peel away |
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| Waterbury |
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| Living room |
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| Outfield fence, knocked down, dragged out. Waterbury Rec. field |
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| Mucking below grade. Water was 6 feet higher than our heads down here. |
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| Piece by piece, bit by bit. |
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| Tools of the trade. |
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| Cheer amidst heartbreak. |
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| Third baseline, Waterbury |
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| Progress |
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| Hand washing salvageable personal items |
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| Play set |
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| Floors up |
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| Things |
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| Bolton |
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| Camper and its tree, Dog River, Route 12 |
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| Strained branches from high water in Waterbury |
Living near these rivers is like living with a criminal, bi-polar, violent tantrum prone relative -- so tranquil and scenic when confined to their valley but when they come roaring out of their banks, look out. The rivers look so inocent now but we had better remember.. Great photos. thanks Quinn.
ReplyDeleteAmazing pictures and reporting Quinn. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletevery sobering. Great photo essay... people need to see this.
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ReplyDeleteDo you mind if the Spaulding school newspaper uses a couple of your pics (giving you photo credit, of course)? I can give you more info if you need it.
Sue
No problem Sue. Have them get a hold of me if they'd like higher res versions. Credit would be much appreciated. qkeating@madriver.com
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