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Looks like I got my shot just in time.
Just a reminder of the boat pre fire.
http://petapixel.com/2016/02/23/iconic-shipwrecks-fire-likely-caused-light-painting-photographer/
Iconic Shipwreck’s Fire Likely Caused by Light Painting Photographer
An iconic shipwrecked fishing boat in Point Reyes, California, was severely damaged by a fire yesterday, and it may have been caused by a photographer’s long-exposure light-painting photo involving sparks from burning steel wool.
The Marin Independent Journal reports that the fishing boat at Tomales Bay, a beloved local landmark and a popular subject of photos, was engulfed in flames at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning when the local volunteer fire department was called to it. After being put out at 4 a.m. after a 2 hour battle, it was discovered that the entire stern of the boat had been destroyed.
Locals soon discovered that an amateur photographer had posted a long exposure sparks photo on Instagram — the shot, which has since been deleted, featured the same boat (pre-fire), and had been posted the same night of the blaze.
Fire Chief Jim Fox tells the Marin Independent Journal that someone had called to clear their name of the blaze, and that it’s likely that no further action will be taken to identify the culprit.
“We won’t investigate something when there’s no evidence of a crime or actual damage,” Fox says. “This was already a derelict vessel. I don’t know how you can damage something that’s already broken.”
The Marin Independent Journal reports that the fishing boat at Tomales Bay, a beloved local landmark and a popular subject of photos, was engulfed in flames at 1:30 a.m. Monday morning when the local volunteer fire department was called to it. After being put out at 4 a.m. after a 2 hour battle, it was discovered that the entire stern of the boat had been destroyed.
Locals soon discovered that an amateur photographer had posted a long exposure sparks photo on Instagram — the shot, which has since been deleted, featured the same boat (pre-fire), and had been posted the same night of the blaze.
Fire Chief Jim Fox tells the Marin Independent Journal that someone had called to clear their name of the blaze, and that it’s likely that no further action will be taken to identify the culprit.
“We won’t investigate something when there’s no evidence of a crime or actual damage,” Fox says. “This was already a derelict vessel. I don’t know how you can damage something that’s already broken.”
Photos at the link.
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Too bad the boat is gone. 
