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from a wedding last month . . . . the wind was AWESOME!! I have waaaayyyyyy too many shots like this! And loving my soft filter action more and more these days. It really adds some wonderful softness to these wedding shots.
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This 134 m so-called Bhutan bridge is located near Leuk, Switzerland and connects the French-speaking part of the Canton of Wallis/Valais with the German-speaking one. Plus the Bhutanese design of the suspension bridge and the decoration with prayer flags symbolize the bond between the mountain countries Switzerland and Bhutan.
I love the concept of the prayer flags... "Traditionally, prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom. The flags do not carry prayers to gods, which is a common misconception; rather, the Tibetans believe the prayers and mantras will be blown by the wind to spread the good will and compassion into all pervading space. Therefore, prayer flags are thought to bring benefit to all.
By hanging flags in high places the Lung ta (Wind horse) will carry the blessings depicted on the flags to all beings. As wind passes over the surface of the flags, which are sensitive to the slightest movement of the wind, the air is purified and sanctified by the mantras.
The prayers of a flag become a permanent part of the universe as the images fade from exposure to the elements. Just as life moves on and is replaced by new life, Tibetans renew their hopes for the world by continually mounting new flags alongside the old." (Wikipedia)
This little one is most unusual - a survivor from a bygone age. These small ones used to be very numerous but this is one of the last few remaining
This is looking up at a small windmill used to pump water on a farm.
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I changed the title because of confusion.
Another evening at work. Gywnt Y Mor Wind farm with a bit of colour from the oncoming sunset mixed with rain clouds.
Looking straight into the sun across choppy waters, the Brighton Baths and the marina. Been a bit of a crazy day in Melbourne with wind, rain and (very occasional) sun competing with each other. Mostly, the rain won.
We are now praying for new winds.... We must believe it...
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Rezando pelos novos ventos.... precisamos acreditar...
RCastro
One second you’re looking regal atop a fence post and the next a gust of wind tries to topple you from your elevated position. Isn’t that just the way it goes sometimes?
This triptych is 3 frames from the very first burst I shot with a brand new camera (Canon R7) and it captures a juvenile red tailed hawk atop a fence and displaying it’s amazing balance as a gust indeed challenged it for a second. The bird also appears to be giving a bit of the “stink eye” to the goofy looking guy in the mobile photography blind (AKA beat up Toyota Camry). Neither the wind nor yours truly denied the wonderful young raptor its hunting spot though and it was still perched there when I drove off.
fast sketch, only because of the reflections...
Into Moleskine Aquarelle-book, with water-colours and waterbrush
13x20,2 cm
Yesterday evening there was a very stormy wind and try to capture this.
Created with RNI Films app. Preset 'Fuji Pro 160NS'
A wind turbine is a popular name for a device that converts kinetic energy from the wind into electrical power. Approx. 164ft -220ft. (50 m to 70 m)
John Lewis plays Bach - Prelude No. 10 in E minor, BWV 855
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"Le vent se lève!... Il faut tenter de vivre!"
("The wind rises!... We must try to live!")
Paul Valéry
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Potlogi Palace in 2011
built by Constantin Brancoveanu
finished in 1698 [and practically rebuilt in the 1950's]
www.monumenteromania.ro/index.php/monumente/detalii/en/Pa...
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Brâncovenesc architectural style [incomplete list of buildings]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Br%C3%A2ncovenesc_style
Constantin Brâncoveanu [1654 – 1714] was Prince of Wallachia between 1688 and 1714.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constantin_Br%C3%A2ncoveanu
Wallachia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wallachia
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Stand with Ukraine!
Lake Swarzedz, Poland
Before the snow, but still very cold. Made even more cold by the nice, brisk wind that kicked up. You know, the kind of cold that moves right through you and rattles your bones.....Still, I kind of love this weather!!
Shetland has now got a large wind farm, with turbines marching across the hillside. These have only been installed in the last few years. Given how windy the islands are and the UK in general doesn't quite have the rabid anti-windfarm lobby that occurs here I didn't hear much about protesting this. However, I am sure there would be some. Unlike, Iceland where geothermal energy is useful for both heating and electricity generation and is readily available.
This is an AI overview of the Viking Wind Farm "The primary wind turbine farm in the Shetland Islands is the Viking Wind Farm, a 443MW project with 103 turbines, which recently achieved full operational capacity, becoming the UK's most productive wind farm. It harnesses the islands' strong wind resources to generate enough electricity for approximately 500,000 homes and helps support the UK's net-zero targets. Other projects include the Energy Isles Wind Farm, an 18-turbine development on the island of Yell with a capacity of 126MW.
Viking Wind Farm
Capacity: 443 megawatts (MW).
Turbines: 103 turbines.
Output: Can power the equivalent of nearly half a million homes annually.
Significance: Expected to be the UK's most productive onshore wind farm and play a vital role in the country's decarbonization goals.
Status: All turbines were installed by August 2023, and it is now fully operational.
Other Projects
Energy Isles Wind Farm: An 18-turbine development on the island of Yell, with an installed capacity of about 126MW, capable of powering around 157,000 homes.
Shetland's Renewable Energy Future
Onshore and Offshore Potential: Shetland possesses significant wind resources, with plans for further wind farms and the development of tidal and green hydrogen projects, such as the Orion project.
Grid Connection: The construction of the Viking wind farm includes a new undersea cable to export the additional power to the Scottish mainland and beyond, helping to stabilize the grid and connect Shetland to the national grid.
Community Benefits: These projects are designed to retain the benefits of the renewable energy sector within the Shetland community and help reduce reliance on diesel and natural gas. " www.vikingenergy.co.uk/
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Candid street photography from Glasgow, Scotland. Catching the moment a wind whips up along the street she is crossing and I loved the movement of her hair. Enjoy!
This pile of fallen branches are evidence of the damage done to trees by the wind storm that passed through our area last night.
Another view below….
Had some big southwest winds yesterday. The waves were breaking over the steel breakwaters a few miles from our place.
We were fine as we were on the leeward side.
Explore March 10.