Thursday, August 29, 2013

Pumpjack

Pumpjack: Also called nodding donkey, pumping unit, horsehead pump, rocking horse, beam pump, dinosaur, sucker rod pump (SRP), grasshopper pump, jack pump, and my personal favorite, thirsty bird pump. Whatever you call them, they seem to be getting rare in Orange County these days. This one is up by the Summit House restaurant in Fullerton, California.
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26 comments:

  1. CDHAugust 29, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    Great photo. We went to Texas and saw many of these. They are so cool looking. Love the clouds.

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  2. John @ Beans and I on the LooseAugust 29, 2013 at 8:07 PM

    I never knew there were so many names for these.

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  3. Sylvia KAugust 29, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    Ah, yes!! There are many in Texas and I grew up in the middle of many of them! Great capture for the day and what beautiful skies and clouds!! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. StephanieAugust 29, 2013 at 8:13 PM

    Great shot!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 29, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    I have seen that very pump. I always find them photogenic weather they are working or rusting away.

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  6. forgetmenotAugust 29, 2013 at 8:47 PM

    That's a lot of names for one machine to have! My photo was taken going up Independence Pass from Vail to Aspen. It is a beautiful drive (a bit scary too). Have a nice weekend. Mickie:)

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  7. AnonymousAugust 29, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    It does look like a thirsty bird! Nice shot.

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  8. ~CherylAugust 29, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    Lovely background for the ole bird. These always remind me of the fascinating toy, Dippy Bird.

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  9. GattinaAugust 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

    What a scare sky and with this huge metal insect it's a real good combination !

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  10. JoyfulAugust 29, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    Great photo. I love clouds.

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  11. eileeninmdAugust 30, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Great shot, awesome sky. I have seen pumps like that during my California travels. Have a happy weekend!

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  12. ErcotravelsAugust 30, 2013 at 2:05 AM

    Wonderful cloud view! looking cool...

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  13. s.cAugust 30, 2013 at 2:29 AM

    Great sky for california. You assume its always blue there.

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  14. Yogi♪♪♪August 30, 2013 at 3:45 AM

    I used to work on those pumps during my summers in the oilfields of the Permian Basin of Texas while going to college.

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  15. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 5:19 AM

    Fantastic sky shot ~ Wow! ~ happy weekend, carol ^_^

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  16. TexWisGirlAugust 30, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    thirsty bird - yup, that's a winner!

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  17. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    wow!What a sky behind the nodding donkey.

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  18. CarolAugust 30, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Beautiful sky!

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  19. Photo CacheAugust 30, 2013 at 10:41 AM

    the sky is gorgeous.

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  20. SandyCarlsonAugust 30, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    I can see how that device earned its names. Beautiful skies.

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  21. RantenAugust 31, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    A bit exotic for me :) Great weekend!

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  22. LauraAugust 31, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    what a series of names! the sky is gorgeous!

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  23. Girl TornadoAugust 31, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    Quite a few nicknames that lil thing has - I think I like pumpjack the best. :-) Your photo makes a rather utilitarian item look almost beautiful, with those big fluffy clouds for a background. Thanks for visiting my shelf cloud SkyWatch post!

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  24. Stewart MSeptember 1, 2013 at 3:21 AM

    Hard to believe that these things were really the force that pushed us away from coal.

    Our winter has been mild and much more windy than normal - but as ever, short.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  25. DesiréeSeptember 3, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    A dear child has many names :)

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  26. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentSeptember 4, 2013 at 2:51 AM

    Great composition and wonderful contrasts.

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