Roadside Memorial

Michael13

Michael13

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I've seen plenty of these roadside memorials throughout the U.S. But this one stood out for a couple of reasons. First, that is a real full size motorcycle (Honda 250) decommissioned for this use, and also it is situated on NM state HWY 380, just west of the Valley of Fires Recreation Area. Look close and you'll see it has solar panels attached to LED lights, so apparently it is illuminated at night. I don't know the story of the person this is dedicated to, a google search didn't find any info. Seems to me not a good idea to illuminate this at night as that might be a hazard in itself, but I don't know the rules or the circumstances of this particular example. Please post if you know the story here! All memorials seem sad, this one seemed to me a bit uplifting as it's in a starkly beautiful setting near a lava field, and definitely a lot of work went into creating it, presumably by his friends and family. A 30 second exposure with 10 stop ND filter.

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C&C welcome.
 
AlanLichty

AlanLichty

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I like your use of an ND filter for the long shutter open as it gives the clouds a ghostly appearance that fits the scene well. Elaborate memorial with the solar lights and all.
 
JimFox

JimFox

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First, what a great shot Michael. The soft heavenly clouds are perfect for this.

That's interesting you found who this belonged to. Not a very old guy. I have noticed in New Mexico a lot of these road side memorials are lit up at night.
 
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