On the way to Leesburg, Virginia to see my son I could see these wind turbines on a far off mountain. I so wanted to be close enough to get some kind of photo. However, they were many, many miles away. It was shortly after seeing them that I took the photo of the blades being hauled on the back of a truck. (posted here)That first night in Leesburg I got on the computer after everyone had gone to bed and checked a few of my favorite blogs. Imagine my surprise to see wind turbines on b13's blog. He had been in California and had a wonderful photo of them. (see here) I was happy for him and sad for me. In truth I was just a little bit envious. Then, taking a different route back home brought me to Mount Storm, West Virginia and the turbines you see in the photos above.
To get these photos I zoomed in from the main road. As is often the case on this particular mountain range it was a cloudy hazy day over the mountains and I don't have an excellent zoom range on my camera. Leaving the main road and traveling down a rural road we were able to get much closer even though we were looking through trees.
To get these photos I zoomed in from the main road. As is often the case on this particular mountain range it was a cloudy hazy day over the mountains and I don't have an excellent zoom range on my camera. Leaving the main road and traveling down a rural road we were able to get much closer even though we were looking through trees.
That's when it happened. My camera battery died. Did I remember to take my charger with me that is adapted for the Jeep? That would be a resounding NO! I was never so disappointed but I got to see them and did get a couple of photographs. They aren't the greatest but they are proof I was there!
Like me, most of you do not go anywhere without your camera. If I can pass on one word of advice, ok four words, REMEMBER YOUR CHARGER TOO!!!
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I have a battery charger and extra batteries and every so often I still get caught out. Bummer. It least you got one shot.
They are still cool photos. I swear there's some unwritten law about batteries that has them run out of steam at the most inconvenient times. If I didn't know better, I'd think the birds outside my door plan their visits for those moments when the battery is being changed. Ah, we'll just stand here and pose when we know she can't shoot us and then... off we go!!! Your earlier picture of the blade on the truck really gave me a much more realistic sense of just how huge those things are. And now I'll stop typing and go on my way.
We have quite a lot of wind turbines in Belgium and there are a lot in other European countries too. It provides electricity for not a lot of money and doesn't harm the environment.
This is one reason I chose the camera I have, uses double a batteries. LOL! Get the smart guys to invent a mini wind turbine powered camera!
Thanks for your visit to my blog Brookville Daily Photo this morning. I hope you enjoyed my post today showing the baby rabbit eating the hibiscus flower.
I am now taking a diminishing dose of steroids for my Rheumatoid Arthritis pain and it works. I am pain free. I believe the chemotherapy drug is spelled "Methotrexate" that is used to treat a lot of things from cancer to arthritis and it has side effects that are troubling. So I need to talk to my doctor about it before I take it. Just missing a dose can be a real nightmare.
Anyway, I wanted you to know I stopped-in to repay your visit and comment with mine.
I enjoyed reading your blog post for today about wing mills called wind turbines nowadays, and I thought your photography was excellent. I went to the other link but it was posted in May 2008 so I never left them a comment.
We have wind turbines here on a experimental hog farm run in part by Ohio State University. They have 6 turbines and they run all day long to provide all the electrical power the farm needs. They are also way up on towers and while there would be a monumental difference in the size of these with what you photographed, I guess the whole idea is the same.
I just got my first shipment of used books from Strand's bookstore in New York City, yesterday. They have 18 miles of used books. Think about that. Anyway, they got here and I am totally happy with those I chose to red. I had to start out by just choosing a category, like photography, and go from there. I don't know how in the world they can keep track of so many books.
Look up Strand bookstore or copy and paste the URL here: http://www.strandbooks.com/app/www/p/home/
They are starting to use wind turbines here too. There are a couple shopping malls totally powered by them. It was great to see these photos...before the camera went dead :)
I kept delaying posting a reply because I am trying to think where it is that we go where we pass some wind turbines. I will have to ask my husband if he remembers...but I like seeing them. Just something about them I like.
Also, as for your battery, can you buy an extra? I bought an extra for my camera and wouldn't mind buying another because the original runs down quicker than the new off brand one.
Carletta, my camera a Canon A710 IS uses AA batteries... actually it eats them! So I always have these batteries in my bag! I know your closeup pix would have been wonderful! But the ones you show us are great! :)
I don't recall ever seeing turbines 'round here. They're sleek and stylish.
Ah yes, Judi... a camera-mounted micro turbine, that's the ticket. ;-)
Just wanted to say that I enjoy reading your WV encounters and photos.
We have these wind turbines here too, right by the lake (Erie).
Have a great Wednesday!
Carletta,
Very interesting photos- these wind turbines! I don't remember ever having seen any of these!
Also- this music by Peter, Paul and Mary sure takes me back in time! It still sounds good to me!!
Junie
Great pictures of the Turbines, we have this on the moors in places.. At first they stuck out like soar thumbs.. I have heard reports of a decline in the Albatross in areas where wind farms are out at sea.
I carry a spare set of batteries, I can take around 500 or so pictures from one set.
excellwent photography - award on my blog for you sk Loving this Wva trip I miss it . lived hteere 23 years. Keep hoping to get back sk
What a sight to see! I'm glad you got what you did since I've never seen these before.
Just the right music. No matter how you prepare things still go wrong. I took extra film, batteries and all to Nicaragua with me only to have the shutter jam after only a few pictures.
Didn't realize they had wind turbines at Mount Storm. Guess it's been almost 10 years since I've been over there. You're keeping me up on what's new in WV.
I enjoyed catching up on your blog since the camera critters post!
I have heard a lot about wind turbines, but never have seen them. It was good to see some photos,
I also liked the posts about the civil war sites and the Indian mound.
Very interesting!
Carletta: I've never seen so many of these wind turbines.
We have lots of those out here around the Palm Springs area. But ours have not a hint of green around them like yours do.
The battery dying sound like my luck! Neat post.
there are discussions in my country whether or not to put up wind turbines... it's still undecided
oh, and i know a thing or two about batteries dying at the most inconvenient times...
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