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RZM

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8. I'd assumed that was just some light thing or whatnot

Reply to AnotherDreamWeaver (Reply #7)

Fri Dec 9, 2011, 03:12 PM

Dec 2011

Didn't think that it might be oil.

But the picture is from what is now northern Ukraine. I don't believe that particular area is known for oil production, but Russia at the time had one of the fastest growing economies in the world, some say THE fastest. Like China today, environmental damage goes hand in hand with very fast growth, so I wouldn't be surprised if it's oil.

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To start things off for the final preview, here's a classic [View all] RZM Dec 2011 OP

TY. Wonderful photo history. LiberalAndProud Dec 2011 #1

Neat! I can't get over those colors. Pithlet Dec 2011 #2

Fantastic. Thank you. WheelWalker Dec 2011 #3

Very interesting photos. Papillon Dec 2011 #4

These are great, I've also seen many videos made by Russians of their country. Stunning. freshwest Dec 2011 #5

The photographer was truly amazing....he developed this method for color photography Rowdyboy Dec 2011 #6

Did you notice the oil on the water in this picture: AnotherDreamWeaver Dec 2011 #7

I'd assumed that was just some light thing or whatnot RZM Dec 2011 #8