Old Oil Field Machinery

Old oil field machinery on display at the Roaring Ranger Museum in Ranger, Texas. This Eastland County, Texas town was the site of an early 20th century oil boom, bringing thousands of people and lawlessness. HDR processing of three raw files by Photomatrix Pro 5. Post processing in PhotoLine 18, Topaz Clarity, Topaz Detail 3, Perfect Photo Suite 8 and ACDSee Pro 7.

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Wood and Metal

Both wood and metal were used as part of early oil industry macinery as shown by this piece of 1920s era drilling equipment on display at the Roaring Ranger Museum in Ranger, Texas. Raw processing in Photo Ninja 1.2.3b. Post processing in Viveza 2, ACDsee Pro 7 and Perfect Photo Suite 8.

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Rusty Metal

A rusty bolt, nut, washer and mounting plate, part of antique oil patch equipment at the Ranger

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