1001 on the 101

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The bunkers have long been reclaimed by nature, but a graffiti artist reclaimed it with the work shown. I took this shot of myself to connect the attitude expressed by the work to a person. My long board fit perfectly in the composition and fit with the character of the attitude that I was trying to capture.

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In the summer of 2014 I had the privileged living on the Oregon Coast. I did a lot of traveling along Highway 101, specifically 1001 miles (hence the 1001 on the 101). On my days off I sought adventure and photo opportunities.

Each of my photo entries centers around the common theme of the wilderness vs. civilization vs. the individual.

I had been told about these old abandoned bunkers on the coast of Oregon, and I decided to seek them out.

You can clearly see that the roof is missing and creates this effect of the bunker being integrated into nature rather than separated from it.

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Walking to the bunkers I was overcome by the vastness of the coastal forest. I can only imagine the thoughts going through the heads of the first explorers to try and settle this land. They were probably filled with a mixture of awe and excitement.

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