Saturday, February 26, 2011

photohunt:almost black Miner's lamp



http://tnchick.com/


Last november, a mine explosion killed 29 miners in Pike River, in Greymouth New Zealand. It was almost as black as this photo.

A lamp like this would be handy in earthquake struck Christchurch where thhey didn't have power.
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9 comments:

  1. rainfield61February 26, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    I have not used "tai kong teng" back during my childhood time.

    But I used to see scouts in Malaysia use this lamp very often.

    Disaster always comes from the sky, just like the perception of the butterfly.

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  2. GailFebruary 27, 2011 at 4:41 AM

    Wonderful photo. It would be wise for all of us to have such a lamp.

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  3. MadSnapper n BeauFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    i used to collect old oil lamps and had one similar to this, i now 6 but used to have about 40. great photo

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  4. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Hi Ann, Love the old lamp.... There used to be a similar one in my family--but I don't know what happened to it...

    New Zealand has had its share of tragedies... What a shame for such a gorgeous country... Hope the Christchurch earthquake was the last tragedy for a LONG time.

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  5. AlFebruary 27, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Great shot, I love the lamp.

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  6. ancient oneFebruary 27, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Great Pick for the theme. I suppose in the mines it would be very black except for the lamps.

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  7. YoshiFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:30 AM

    Sometimes the primitive technology becomes the most useful tool. Fantastic B&W photo.

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  8. YTSLFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Interesting photo and comments. Re the recent Christchurch earthquake: what a tragedy. I hope that the city will recover from the disaster -- but that is by no means an assured thing, is it? :S

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  9. Johnny NutcaseMarch 2, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I like old lamps like that!

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