There's been a lot of talk about Wind Energy, this election season.
Coming down the mountain, into the Palm Springs area last month,
we got to see a place where they take it quite seriously.
There are acres and acres of wind turbines.
We saw them all along our trip.
But, this is the most we saw in a populated area.
They range right along I-10, at a 'pass' through the mountains.
The wind really blows here.
I guess we should use all the resources we have for energy.
There are pros and cons for each of them.
I do find these pretty interesting.
They're like rain lilies after a rain, popping up out of the desert.
Happy Gardening...
~~Linda~~
Seeing arrays of those in California, and recently in west / central TX my last drive in was mind-boggling. I like your description of them like rain lilies popping after a storm!
ReplyDeleteThey are popping up all over. I guess we'll keep seeing more and more of them.
DeleteI know there are many who don't like them popping up among the scenery but I always find them fascinating. We travel to New Mexico by car quite often and we always stop to look and take photos. There is something awe inspiring about them. I like your rain lily analogy too, Linda.
ReplyDeleteWe've also seen those up in the Panhandle area. They're popping up all over. Best in the outlying areas, I think. But, they're better than the acres of the solar panels...in my opinion.
DeleteI've always wanted to see a wind turbine close up. Don't see many cons except bird migration and scenery. I don't think they are that bad to look at. Not any worse than electrical wires and transformers. I'm kinda fascinated with them too!
ReplyDeleteThey're interesting, for sure. I've also heard they make an annoying humming sound, too. They're best out in the middle of nowhere, I guess.
DeleteMy daughter and I just returned from a weekend trip to San Angelo, and saw lots of turbines there. We are also fascinated, but I can't quite figure out why!
ReplyDeleteWe saw those out along I-10, too. I agree about the fascination....not sure why. Maybe I'd feel differently, if I had to stare at one everyday.
DeleteGreat photos of the wind turbines, I especially like that first photo! You were out in my neck of the woods... I'm just the other side (north side) of Joshua Tree National Park in 29 Palms. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Those turbines have always been fascinating to me.
DeleteWe went to Joshua Tree NP, too. I've wanted to go for years. Your photos pushed us to finally do it, this time.
I was looking at all of your blogs, you have the prettiest headers....
ReplyDeleteHave yet to see a real life turbine, they are here, but not in this area.
Jen
Ooh - I really like the rain lily comparison. Though there are likely folk who wish they'd disappear occasionally. I can't help but stop and watch the turbines turn - it is something akin to watching waves hit the shore. I get a bit hypnotized. Thanks for sharing these great photos.
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