Electronic waste in the countryside

Written July 4, 2008 in Bantry, Canon 10-22, Canon 20D, Cork, Ireland, Nature, Photography, Photos, Trees

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Last February we spent a weekend in Bantry where I made a couple of very nice shots when I drove into the hills surrounding the town. The area was so nice that I wandered up the road on foot a few yards for a better shot of this lone tree. I was disgusted to see the beige boxes of a PC and monitor lying half hidden in the tall grass of the bog.

Perhaps I should have climbed down and retrieved them but Adam was asleep in the car and we were miles from anywhere. I didn’t want to risk slipping and hurting myself. It’s such a shame those electronics weren’t recycled at the local dump. I wonder what Gardai would find if they looked at the drive in that PC. I wonder if they’d care?

Tomorrow - AJ tried booking Robodock tickets for himself but could only book for the 12 noon show. I thought we could pay at the entrance but obviously it’s popular and booked up. Maybe the bad weather will keep people away but I should be there before 3pm! Keep an eye on my Twitter account for updates!

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4 comments on ' Electronic waste in the countryside '

It is a shame indeed. I live 8 miles from Bantry. Perhaps the PC was stolen and disposed of in the bog?
The Gards ought still be notified in any event.

Written by Liam Ronan on July 05, 2008 at 11:26am
You might be interested in this competition Donncha:

http://www.esaiweb.org/esai_news.php?id=46

This photo would be a good candidate! (I’m not connected with ESAI just saw the competition.)

Written by Tom A on July 07, 2008 at 7:45am
Thanks Tom - I’ve been turned against entering most competitions because of the terms and conditions. The conditions of that competition allows the ESAI to use any of the images entered in any way they like:

“ESAI reserves the right to use free of charge the images in any manner to promote ESAI”

So, for the cost of a sponsored prize, the hire of a professional photographer to judge it and other minor costs they can build an instant library of environmental photos. Me cynical?

Written by Donncha on July 07, 2008 at 10:26am
Fair point! Hadn’t thought of that… very wise to check those terms and conditions. And I’m sure you’re not nearly as cynical as me

Written by Tom A on July 07, 2008 at 10:32am