tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post3082425778379758749..comments2024-03-29T08:49:42.971-07:00Comments on Spare Parts and Pics: Desert Wind GeneratorsSpare Parts and Picshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17836657200014402380noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-34065310140932095062014-08-07T19:03:20.829-07:002014-08-07T19:03:20.829-07:00We see them fairly often latelyl when we travel --...We see them fairly often latelyl when we travel -- but the ones you show here were the first we ever saw back in the day when they first started using them.<br /><br />One time we saw the pieces of one going down the road on a truck convoy. Those things are HUGE. Each blade on one truck. Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442598857394838271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-32821855911950889872014-07-30T20:35:45.929-07:002014-07-30T20:35:45.929-07:00I've only seen the wind generators way out wes...I've only seen the wind generators way out west here in Australia.<br />Lovely desert landscapes.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17541748309832254889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-26439854184042495392014-07-29T01:54:53.686-07:002014-07-29T01:54:53.686-07:00I should say to much and they have the not so easy...I should say to much and they have the not so easy task to blend with their surroundings but that doesn't work very well.s.chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14053064476533947580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-47307448883012197482014-07-28T18:54:14.433-07:002014-07-28T18:54:14.433-07:00The closest wind generators to us, are the same on...The closest wind generators to us, are the same ones in your great photos. <br />I do that same drive frequently and always try to do it on a weekday at about 10:00 am. Even then, it can sometimes be bad.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-18594843395955809772014-07-28T18:30:37.791-07:002014-07-28T18:30:37.791-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-4401181037277061452014-07-28T16:58:50.572-07:002014-07-28T16:58:50.572-07:00Your shots are sensational! We do not have wind ge...Your shots are sensational! We do not have wind generators around here. That wouldn't fit in with our unique Cajun culture I don't think. Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-15840518355206370312014-07-27T02:50:37.838-07:002014-07-27T02:50:37.838-07:00A perfect location for wind generators! I've s...A perfect location for wind generators! I've seen some in Australia but none near us. We do have some solar panels on our roof top.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-71628917137352013442014-07-26T17:01:44.275-07:002014-07-26T17:01:44.275-07:00We have wind generators in Australia (and I saw lo...We have wind generators in Australia (and I saw lots in the UK recently) - they seem OK to me, but then I don't have to see them everyday. <br /><br />Sorry about the much delayed reply - I've been in the UK for a month and I let the blog sit on the back burner - normal service will resume soon!<br /><br />Stewart M - Melbourne <br /><br />PS: no doubt about being a kid at heart - and long my it last!Stewart Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04622420206244603688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-44763961813374934802014-07-26T12:11:22.099-07:002014-07-26T12:11:22.099-07:00I always like to see wind turbines - I remember so...I always like to see wind turbines - I remember some large fields around there. It's windy here, but not quite windy enough to justify wind turbines.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07826369816985788575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-27156889549206865502014-07-26T07:13:16.656-07:002014-07-26T07:13:16.656-07:00There is such beauty in the desolation there… what...There is such beauty in the desolation there… what a contrast to LA! As for the wind turbines, I'm a fan! (Pun intended!) Though there are some in other parts of the state, there are none in our area - despite the fact we get a lot of wind (no solar arrays, either - despite the fact we get a ton of sun!) It's all about supporting coal and natural gas production. Nary a nod to diversifying energy production and making the inevitable transition from fossil fuels to clean energy production as graceful and painless as possible - not an iota of progressive thinking here, nor seeing the handwriting on the wall and being ready for it (or better yet, ahead of it). Most unfortunate. Give me a graceful and silent wind turbine or solar panel over fracking and oil spills any day.Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-89038919412446356892014-07-26T06:50:16.907-07:002014-07-26T06:50:16.907-07:00I haven't seen wind generators around Tucson, ...I haven't seen wind generators around Tucson, maybe because the air is usually calm here. Beautiful sky images!Diane AZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304549124035767882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-36887144535719681862014-07-26T04:32:44.695-07:002014-07-26T04:32:44.695-07:00Yep, our flat lands of the Coastal Bend in Texas i...Yep, our flat lands of the Coastal Bend in Texas is dotted here there everywhere with the wind generators.Hootin Annihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811326085498312568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-31134473191956142392014-07-26T04:19:49.817-07:002014-07-26T04:19:49.817-07:00Wow...your sky photos are so pretty and dramatic! ...Wow...your sky photos are so pretty and dramatic! Beautiful!Icy BChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14137249916575963385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-80216562695272177162014-07-26T03:04:16.168-07:002014-07-26T03:04:16.168-07:00great photos, the wind is a powerful machine indee...great photos, the wind is a powerful machine indeed<br />Australia does not have many windfarms yet, they are still a experimenting on a smaller scale <br />impressive to see what we can do to make nature work for us <br />http://www.pearlmaple.com/nature-photos/walking-your-story/Pearl Maplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-55361907168658442072014-07-26T01:52:59.108-07:002014-07-26T01:52:59.108-07:00Your photos are so amazing. We have wind generator...Your photos are so amazing. We have wind generators in Austria but not so much in one area ... maryaustriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555861581521059931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-35469450906736473742014-07-26T01:20:53.483-07:002014-07-26T01:20:53.483-07:00Great collection of sky shots ... beautiful clouds...Great collection of sky shots ... beautiful clouds :)Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634039459898946720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-78793190086801155472014-07-25T17:17:49.491-07:002014-07-25T17:17:49.491-07:00Lovely pictures, we have some wind farms in New Ze...Lovely pictures, we have some wind farms in New Zealand. I think they are a great idea and they look impressive against the sky.Joceehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14917483875736215972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-40587329614238048452014-07-25T08:56:25.494-07:002014-07-25T08:56:25.494-07:00Thank God, no wind generators anywhere near my hor...Thank God, no wind generators anywhere near my horizon (that I know of) but your photos are fascinating in their stark beauty. That landscape is somehow terrifying to me (I'm used to everything being jungle green and hazy with humidity) but I'd love the opportunity to take pictures there someday. Happy skywatching and happy weekend.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03944766018173436353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-39821248286063694652014-07-25T06:46:23.541-07:002014-07-25T06:46:23.541-07:00Wonderful pictures! I have seen them when traveli...Wonderful pictures! I have seen them when traveling on road trips but haven't come across them yet in our immediate area. Never seen that trellis like structure holding them up before.DeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-60589369821634013042014-07-25T04:42:48.212-07:002014-07-25T04:42:48.212-07:00Beautiful pictures.Beautiful pictures.From The Hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15921768487142697816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-13281886898395572592014-07-25T03:45:48.041-07:002014-07-25T03:45:48.041-07:00nice wind farm shot,how nice if the electricity pr...nice wind farm shot,how nice if the electricity produced can be used to run desalination and in turn irrigate the desert.Thomas Lee/Lee Lip Panghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855358816772529182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-56718573238215918492014-07-25T02:15:46.888-07:002014-07-25T02:15:46.888-07:00Wow, I've wanted to see these wind generators ...Wow, I've wanted to see these wind generators when knowing about them in Holland. Maybe we have them in Hokkaido in Japan. Wonderful pictures of blue sky with them♬♬♬ Thank you very much for sharing great pictures.<br />Sincerely from Japan, xoxo Miyako*orchid0324https://www.blogger.com/profile/01230850040531307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-11459555011958178062014-07-25T02:15:21.597-07:002014-07-25T02:15:21.597-07:00Wow, gorgeous skies and views. Yes, we have some o...Wow, gorgeous skies and views. Yes, we have some of the wind turbines here. I have not seen as many as you have there though..<br />Have a great weekend and happy skywatching!eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-79861441657054207682014-07-25T01:54:08.655-07:002014-07-25T01:54:08.655-07:00They seem to be everywhere. Not sure how I feel a...They seem to be everywhere. Not sure how I feel about them but always remember seeing that huge display outside Palm Springs. Nice shots.LOLfromPasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885733052838545978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6277742182540823151.post-54248642052557937732014-07-25T01:49:03.223-07:002014-07-25T01:49:03.223-07:00No we have solar farms popping up al over the plac...No we have solar farms popping up al over the place, just as ugly.Billy Blue Eyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12053172567806569702noreply@blogger.com