Graveyard Spit is a long finger of land that juts south off Dungeness Spit into Dungeness Bay. In September 1868 it got its name after a band of 26 S’Klallam Indians attacked 18 Tsimshian Indians camped on the spit before a planned trip across the Strait of Juan de Fuca. All but one of the Tsimshians were killed and buried on the spit.
Sad bit of history but you make up for it with this wonderfulr shot.
Yikes! Typo error!
I love all the blues and grays in this shot.
This is a gorgeous photo…the light on the spit is perfect. And what a story to go with it!
Love the composition with all the horizon lines and the trees in the foreground to change the perspective somewhat. Love historical names like this; helps liven the interest in the story. Yes, those who succumbed would have loved to be alive. Humans learn nothing down through the ages re. the respect for human lives. Brutal behaviours still persist.
Quite a story, and what a view of the place!
A sad story – there must be ghosts about on the spit. Beautiful picture.