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ancient path of the Pimugnans
ancient path of the Pimugnans
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Challenge: 100 Years Old II (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Carl Zeiss 25mm f/2.8 ZF Distagon T
Date: Jan 18, 2011
Galleries: Emotive, Seascapes
Date Uploaded: Jan 18, 2011

 10 stop ND filter.

The island on the horizon is Santa Catalina.

Prior to the modern era, the island was inhabited by people of the Gabrielino/Tongva tribe, who, having had villages near present day San Pedro and Playa del Rey, regularly traveled back and forth to Catalina for trade. The Tongva called the island Pimu or Pimugna and referred to themselves as the Pimugnans. Archeological evidence shows Tongva settlement beginning in 7000 BC. These Pimugnans had settlements all over the island at one time or another, with their biggest villages being at the Isthmus and at present-day Avalon, Shark/Little Harbor, and Emerald Bay. The Gabrielino/Tongva are renowned for their mining, working and trade of soapstone which was found in great quantities and varieties on the island. This material was in great demand and was traded along the California coast and as far south as Baja California.

Statistics
Place: 79 out of 141
Avg (all users): 5.3812
Avg (commenters): 8.0000
Avg (participants): 4.9538
Avg (non-participants): 5.6207
Views since voting: 1358
Views during voting: 319
Votes: 181
Comments: 14
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AuthorThread
 01/26/2011 09:18:11 AM
I had this shot pegged a bspurgeon during voting... I voted a 7 and would have vote higher upon further reflection. Definitely worthy of higher placing! Your photography is appreciated!
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 01/26/2011 08:15:52 AM
this really should have done better in the rankings.....this photo is really quite something
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 01/26/2011 12:50:21 AM
So beautiful and thanks for the information on the Pimugnans
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 01/26/2011 12:16:17 AM
Wonderful feeling misty waves
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/25/2011 11:27:57 PM
brilliant effect. 8
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 01/25/2011 10:05:30 PM
It's the Island of the Blue Dolphins!
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 01/23/2011 03:41:40 PM
Ben? Regardless, there is such a symphony of movement in this image. And that delectable combination of blur with sharp detail. Love the sepia
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 01/22/2011 05:05:39 PM
Nice eerie capture
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 01/21/2011 10:20:58 AM
This is a beautiful piece of work.
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 01/20/2011 06:56:47 AM
The memory of water.
How does one say "lovely" in Pimu?
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 01/20/2011 05:41:54 AM
Haunting image. Incredible mood and quiet power here.
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 01/19/2011 06:39:12 PM
So lovely, and ethereal. 10
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 01/19/2011 01:09:25 AM
Ben? This is lovely.
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 01/19/2011 01:03:55 AM
Great image of mystery and mood but is the fog 100 years old? 6
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