Camps Gulf Cave photographed using PF330 flashbulb 28032000

Camps Gulf Cave, Tennessee, lit by Meggaflash flashbulbs

Photo and text courtesy of Christopher Anderson, Darklight Imagery.

" Through contacts with other flashbulb enthusiasts (namely Kym ap Rhys, who you may recall has a sample cave image located on your web site) I was able to come by four Meggaflash bulbs. These were a PF300, two PF200's, and a much coveted PF330. Unfortunately, they were not in my collection for very long.

During two successive cave trips to Camps Gulf, Tennessee, a group of photographers led by myself set about to image some of the largest underground chambers in the United States. Camps Gulf Cave contains three sizable rooms, the largest of which measures nearly 700 feet long, 400 feet wide, and atop the talus pile the ceiling is nearly 170 feet high. Remarkably, the pile of rocks one must climb to get to the apex of the chamber is nearly 200 feet tall!

Using four Meggaflash bulbs and a 21mm wide angle lens, we were able to image nearly the entire chamber. Our results, though tainted somewhat by the scanning process, is attached. (See above)

I must say, when the PF330 was "detonated" became one of the most beautiful and awe inspiring moments I have ever had while underground. The entire chamber, so vast that not even miners lamps totally pierce the darkness, came to life! The bulb seemed to burn for much longer than 1.75 seconds, and even applause broke out among the other flash runners and cavers present. I am confident no one but us has ever seen this fantastic chamber in such 'light'."

....from Chris Anderson. March 27, 2000.