~ CATCHING KANSAS WIND ~ No.2 [Photography Contest Travel Photography & Place]
Uploaded: February 12, 2009 04:50:02
HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! 49mm ~ F/8 ~ 1/640sec. ~ ISO-160
This is another shot in the wind
turbine series.....
As you all know, windmills are
common in Kansas. Then these
started popping up and I have
been intrigued with them since
the first time I seen them.
Last spring I was able to visit
this particular wind farm located about
50 miles from where I live. Additional information can
be found in the discussion area.
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.30, ExposureTime: 10/6400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 49.00 mm, Model: DSC-R1
Jeana Clark February 12, 2009
Wind power is a form of green energy that requires no fuel and emits no pollution to the air, water or ground. The United States has the wind resources to develop this type of energy considerably in the near future, as part of a long-term strategy for reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. In fact, Kansas could become the third leading producer of wind energy, behind California and Texas. This potential has been developed rapidly in recent years with construction of several wind-power facilities, particularly in the High Plains of southwestern Kansas, as well as other parts of the state.
Spearville has long been known as the Home of Windmills, a designation that dates from the days of small windmills used to pump ground water for irrigation and livestock. This tradition now has a new dimension with wind-power generation of electricity.
The Spearville Wind Energy Facility was developed by enXco and is operated by Kansas City Power and Light Company; the facility was completed in October 2006. It includes 67 wind turbines spread over an area of about 5000 acres. Individual turbines each take up about 1 acre of land; most of the remainder of the site is farmed with winter wheat and other crops. The site was endorsed by The Nature Conservancy and Audubon of Kansas for minimal impact on wildlife. #1082729
Jeana Clark February 12, 2009
Thanks for your interest!!
I shall comment as I can today....
HAVE A GOOD ONE!!!!!!!!
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Jeana Clark February 12, 2009
Jeff Robinson February 12, 2009
You really have an eye for these Jeana! Excellent comp, color and capture! Jeff #7156833Linda D. Lester February 12, 2009
I really loving these....awesome!!!! #7156847Lynne Morris February 12, 2009
This is beautiful Jeana, love the colours and composition. #7156873Terri L. Scribner February 12, 2009
Wow! Great info and the details and colors are GREAT!! #7156884Monnie Ryan February 12, 2009
I think these wind turbines are so interesting -- I look forward to seeing many more of them as other states turn to this alternative energy source. Neat photo, Jeana, and appreciate the background information! #7156936Gina Cormier February 12, 2009
That's the image of our future. We have been dealing with this for a few years now. They want to put them in Nantucket Sound but people who have ocean views are fighting this tooth and nail. I want them! This is a great image with lovely clarity and color!! #7156966Ron McEwan February 12, 2009
Lets round it off to the nearest dollar. 400 feet from tip of blade to the ground. I bet if you were up there you could see from border to border. Love the green in this one. #7157007Phil Stith February 12, 2009
Great shot, Jeana. These things are awesome. Thanks for sharing! #7157058Tammy M. Anderson February 12, 2009
Terrific pov and colors, Jeana. I really enjoyed the info too. Very interesting. #7157061Bonnie C. Lackey February 12, 2009
And Ted Kennedy thinks they are an eyesore! Love this shot! #7157139Lorna Shutter February 12, 2009
We have a few of these in Toronto, but not too many. They look fabulous in this shot, Jeana! Love your wonderful perspective and DOF! They look so grand and beautiful against that gorgeous blue sky! Outstanding capture! :) #7157189Vitor Dias February 12, 2009
Hi JEANA.rgs Vitor #7157445
Melissa Olsen February 12, 2009
Your color is amazing...totally stunning and that POV is fantastic.Jeana I am sorry I have been missing in action relative to commenting...way too much going on, I will try to get caught up soon. #7157720
Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 12, 2009
FANTASTIC, Blondie!!!!!! Both the image and information!!!!! Wonderful colors and composition!!!!! :-) Ma #7157819Shelly A. Van Camp February 12, 2009
Wow, this is so beautiful, Jeana!! I love the capture and that sky!! Well done, my friend!!!! ♥ #7158108MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 12, 2009
Good Afternoon ~KS~!Q's For "Sneakers" ;0)
Bonnie...I Think Senator Kennedy Suffers From "NIMBY" ;0)
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Tammy Espino February 12, 2009
I only see the kind of thing when I visit Ca. Awesome sky and line up you got here! :) #7158306Erin Appelbaum February 12, 2009
Awesome composition and vibrant color Jeana. Peter #7158645Nikki McDonald February 12, 2009
Wonderful POV and presentation here, Jeana -- I just love the vertical crop. I'm with everyone else who thinks we are all going to learn to appreciate the beauty of this alternative energy source. It may be an acquired taste but it's one we can and must acquire :) #7159106Michelle Alton February 12, 2009
Unbelievably wonderful, Jeana. #7159190JO ANN CLEVELAND February 13, 2009
Ohhh, this is my favorite....they just lead me into the picture, bet we see this again! Love those blues...jo ann c. #7160579
Judy A. Lawhon February 14, 2009
Thank you for the info, Jeana! Terrific composition and color! #7164210John Connolly February 14, 2009
A beautifully composed image Jeana! I am 100% in favour of wind farms, we need a lot more of them here in Australia!anonymous February 14, 2009
Jeana, this was a familar view to me. I live in Oklahoma and my town has so many of these that I see them no matter what direction I turn. Great composition & color. Well done. #7166382Jeana Clark February 15, 2009
ENJOY YOUR DAY!!
~J~ #7167755
ALLEN O. HOWARD February 15, 2009
M*A*G*N*I*F*I*C*E*N*T!!! #7168735Becky J. Parkinson February 20, 2009
Perfectly composed and those colors are outstanding! I love this series of yours! #7188204Dianna Murphy February 21, 2009
simply said... a winner! #7192123Jeana Clark February 23, 2009
HAVE A SUPER DAY!!!
~J~ #7201266
Melissa G. Meiselman March 25, 2009
Congratulations on this stunning finalist, Jeana!!! #7327777Erin Appelbaum March 25, 2009
You go girl. Trifecta. Congrats yet again. Peter #7327889Tamara K. Walker March 25, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS! #7328127Bojan Bencic March 25, 2009
Congratulations on your finalists, Jeana! #7328642MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 25, 2009
THAT A GIRL!!Daniella Puente March 25, 2009
BIG congrats on your finalists Jeana!!! #7328897Mary Beth Aiello March 25, 2009
Outstanding, Jeana. Huge congrats on this beautiful finalist. #7329211Tammy Espino March 25, 2009
Congrats :) #7329316Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 25, 2009
Lorna Shutter March 25, 2009
Yay!!!!! Congratulations on your Finalist Award for this fantastic image, Jeana!!!!! #7330130Cathy Barrows March 25, 2009
Congrats on your finalist #7330219Nadya Johnson March 25, 2009
Cool capture, Jeana! Congrats another outstanding finalist! #7330732MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 25, 2009
OMGSIASHFYYCNEBTKHMEven I Don't Know What That Means ;0) #7331103
Michelle Alton March 25, 2009
Inspirational, Jeana! Congratulations! #7331354Debra R. Harder March 25, 2009
This is an AMAZING image, Jeana! Beautiful!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved finalist! Deb #7331478Rhonda Burger March 26, 2009
A HUGE Congratulations #2...You go girl!Jeana Clark March 26, 2009
I was gone most of yesterday and
wasn't aware the finalists were
out til last evening....
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!!!!!
BEST OF LUCK IN THE NEXT ROUND!!!
AGAIN.......THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!
~J~ #7333506
Vitor Dias March 26, 2009
Hi Jeana, wonderful pic.rgds Vitor #7333665
Phil Stith March 26, 2009
Congratulations on a well deserved finalist, Jeana! #7334150Gary Lange March 26, 2009
Many congrats!!! #7334914Patrick Rouzes March 26, 2009
I remember this very well, JEANA!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #7335883Laurie Daily March 26, 2009
I am loving these wind catchers, Jeana...Congrats again on another great finalist! #7336109Jeana Clark March 26, 2009
THANKS SO MUCH!!!!
I appreciate your kindness!!!
HAVE A SUPER EVENING!!!!!
~J~ #7336426
Nikki McDonald March 26, 2009
I am looking at your four -- count 'em, 4!! -- finalists, trying to decide which I like best. They are all so great, Jeana. Wonderful vision, color, clarity, composition. WTG -- we are all so pleased for you. Hi to Mom :) #7337616frank w. degenhardt March 26, 2009
Amazing and beautiful. Congratulations on the Finalist my friend. #7338015Linda Blair March 27, 2009
Terrific capture....congratulations!!!! #7340392Colleen Farrell March 28, 2009
Growing up in Kansas, I *hated* the relentless wind, but you've made it beautiful with your windmill photos--this one and the others! I love this! Big congratulations, Jeana! #7344356BILLY R. PARKER February 18, 2012
Congrats Jeana. I see you are still producing great works of art with your photography. I really missed following your work. Billy #9988973Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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