Inspiring Photo: ~ CATCHING KANSAS WIND ~ No.2 #7875165

~ CATCHING KANSAS WIND ~ No.2

Uploaded: February 12, 2009 04:50:02

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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.

HAVE A GREAT DAY!!!

49mm ~ F/8 ~ 1/640sec. ~ ISO-160

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

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Jeana Clark February 12, 2009

Just adding this info again in
case it wasn't read yesturday....
I thought this information
was very interesting......
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

Each of the General Electric turbines may produce up to 1½ megawatts of power; total power production is more than 100 megawatts, enough for 33,000 homes (KCP&L brochure). The turbines consist of four main components:
Tower standing 262 feet (80 m) high; made in Texas.
Three blades, each 121 feet (37 m) long; made in Texas.
Motor that generates electricity; made in Florida.
Controller system; manufactured in California.
When fully extended, the tower and vertical blade reach a maximum height of 391 feet (119 m) above the ground. The turbines are arranged in rows between agricultural fields. Electricity from individual turbines is carried via underground lines and then collected in overhead power lines that connect to electrical substations. From there, the electricity is distributed into the regional power grid.
The Spearville turbines are designed to turn on at a minimum wind speed of 8 mph, which equates to blade rotation of about 6 seconds per full revolution. From prior experience, it has been found that turbine rotation at 4 to 5 seconds per revolution represents optimum wind speed (10-15 mph).
Thanks for your interest!!
I shall comment as I can today....
HAVE A GOOD ONE!!!!!!!!
#7156795

Jeana Clark February 12, 2009

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Jeff Robinson February 12, 2009
You really have an eye for these Jeana! Excellent comp, color and capture! Jeff #7156833

Linda D. Lester February 12, 2009
I really loving these....awesome!!!! #7156847

Lynne Morris February 12, 2009
This is beautiful Jeana, love the colours and composition. #7156873

Terri L. Scribner February 12, 2009
Wow! Great info and the details and colors are GREAT!! #7156884

Monnie 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! #7156936

Gina 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!! #7156966

Ron 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. #7157007

Phil Stith February 12, 2009
Great shot, Jeana. These things are awesome. Thanks for sharing! #7157058

Tammy M. Anderson February 12, 2009
Terrific pov and colors, Jeana. I really enjoyed the info too. Very interesting. #7157061

Bonnie C. Lackey February 12, 2009
And Ted Kennedy thinks they are an eyesore! Love this shot! #7157139

Lorna 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! :) #7157189

Vitor Dias February 12, 2009
Hi JEANA.
Great composition, ligth, colors and elegant framing. All ok
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 #7157819

Shelly A. Van Camp February 12, 2009
Wow, this is so beautiful, Jeana!! I love the capture and that sky!! Well done, my friend!!!! ♥ #7158108

MELODIE C. ROBERTS February 12, 2009
Good Afternoon ~KS~!
I Love The Trailing Blue Color in the Sky
And The Slice of Green Is a Pleasant Sight!!
Fantastic Capture and The Information Is an Added Bonus!
Q's For "Sneakers" ;0)
Bonnie...I Think Senator Kennedy Suffers From "NIMBY" ;0)
#7158228

Tammy Espino February 12, 2009
I only see the kind of thing when I visit Ca. Awesome sky and line up you got here! :) #7158306

Erin Appelbaum February 12, 2009
Awesome composition and vibrant color Jeana. Peter #7158645

Nikki 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 :) #7159106

Michelle Alton February 12, 2009
Unbelievably wonderful, Jeana. #7159190

JO 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! #7164210

John 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!
The dark building is obviousy the "Black Box"! #7165477

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. #7166382

Jeana Clark February 15, 2009

Good Morning!!!
Thanks so much everyone!!!
I really appreciate your
wonderful thoughts and comments!!
Your continued supports means alot!!
ENJOY YOUR DAY!!
~J~ #7167755

ALLEN O. HOWARD February 15, 2009
M*A*G*N*I*F*I*C*E*N*T!!! #7168735

Becky J. Parkinson February 20, 2009
Perfectly composed and those colors are outstanding! I love this series of yours! #7188204

Dianna Murphy February 21, 2009
simply said... a winner! #7192123

Jeana Clark February 23, 2009

Thank you so Much
Allen..Becky..Dianna!!!
I appreciate your support!!!
HAVE A SUPER DAY!!!
~J~ #7201266

Melissa G. Meiselman March 25, 2009
Congratulations on this stunning finalist, Jeana!!! #7327777

Erin Appelbaum March 25, 2009
You go girl. Trifecta. Congrats yet again. Peter #7327889

Tamara K. Walker March 25, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS! #7328127

Bojan Bencic March 25, 2009
Congratulations on your finalists, Jeana! #7328642

MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 25, 2009
THAT A GIRL!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!! #7328811

Daniella Puente March 25, 2009
BIG congrats on your finalists Jeana!!! #7328897

Mary Beth Aiello March 25, 2009
Outstanding, Jeana. Huge congrats on this beautiful finalist. #7329211

Tammy Espino March 25, 2009
Congrats :) #7329316

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 25, 2009

WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

#7329493

Lorna Shutter March 25, 2009
Yay!!!!! Congratulations on your Finalist Award for this fantastic image, Jeana!!!!! #7330130

Cathy Barrows March 25, 2009
Congrats on your finalist #7330219

Nadya Johnson March 25, 2009
Cool capture, Jeana! Congrats another outstanding finalist! #7330732

MELODIE C. ROBERTS March 25, 2009
OMGSIASHFYYCNEBTKHM
Even I Don't Know What That Means ;0) #7331103

Michelle Alton March 25, 2009
Inspirational, Jeana! Congratulations! #7331354

Debra R. Harder March 25, 2009
This is an AMAZING image, Jeana! Beautiful!! HUGE CONGRATULATIONS on your well-deserved finalist! Deb #7331478

Rhonda Burger March 26, 2009
A HUGE Congratulations #2...You go girl!
Rhonda #7333425

Jeana Clark March 26, 2009

Good Morning!!!!
WOW!!!
I'm so very overwhelemed!!!
Thank you all so very much
for your wonderfully kind comments
and congratulations!!!
I so appreciate each of of you!!!
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.
Congratulations on your beautiful Finalist.
Have a wonderful day.
rgds Vitor #7333665

Phil Stith March 26, 2009
Congratulations on a well deserved finalist, Jeana! #7334150

Gary Lange March 26, 2009
Many congrats!!! #7334914

Patrick Rouzes March 26, 2009
I remember this very well, JEANA!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! #7335883

Laurie Daily March 26, 2009
I am loving these wind catchers, Jeana...Congrats again on another great finalist! #7336109

Jeana Clark March 26, 2009

Good Evening
Vitor..Phil..Gary..
Patrick..Laurie!!!!
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 :) #7337616

frank w. degenhardt March 26, 2009
Amazing and beautiful. Congratulations on the Finalist my friend. #7338015

Linda Blair March 27, 2009
Terrific capture....congratulations!!!! #7340392

Colleen 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! #7344356

BILLY 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 #9988973

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