The Mary D. Hume was launched in 1881 in Gold Beach Oregon—then known as Ellensburg. She spent decades hauling cargo, chasing whales, and serving as a tug in Alaskan waters. After her retirement in 1977, she returned home… only to sink eight years later.

I’ve walked past her many times, always hoping for the right moment. On this foggy October day, I brought my long-exposure gear and a vision: isolate the derelict, soften the water, let the mood take over. Though the fog didn’t fully obscure the jetty behind her, I removed the distractions in post to let her stand alone—weathered, skeletal, and silent.

Her rust, moss, and faded paint seemed too rich to render in black and white—at least for now.

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