Mojave, California Wind Farms
Jan 29, 2021 13:52:10 #
Two images with dramatically different results of Wind Generators in Mojave, California
The first image was done using an external intervalometer on Nikon D850 with 28-300 lens. 50 separate exposures stacked in Photoshop for the final result.
The second image was shot with manual control using the intervalometer as a remote shutter release, same image count. Blade distortion was because of the imprecise interval produced by my finger on the button. Int eh first image, the interval was evenly spaced, about 2 seconds apart.
These things are HUGE. You really cannot appreciate the size unless you zoom in on the base of one of the towers and see the man-sized door for equipment access.
The first image was done using an external intervalometer on Nikon D850 with 28-300 lens. 50 separate exposures stacked in Photoshop for the final result.
The second image was shot with manual control using the intervalometer as a remote shutter release, same image count. Blade distortion was because of the imprecise interval produced by my finger on the button. Int eh first image, the interval was evenly spaced, about 2 seconds apart.
These things are HUGE. You really cannot appreciate the size unless you zoom in on the base of one of the towers and see the man-sized door for equipment access.
Jan 29, 2021 13:55:48 #
Cool, they remind me of dandelions, especially the second.
Jan 29, 2021 14:02:18 #
Jan 29, 2021 14:10:44 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
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Fantastic images! Looks like a field of huge dandelions..
Jan 29, 2021 14:19:10 #
Both are great. I prefer the second with color variation on the blades.
Jan 29, 2021 16:52:53 #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
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Wow
Very modern-art type wind turbines 
Nice 
Jan 29, 2021 20:47:08 #
Longshadow wrote:
Cool, they remind me of dandelions, especially the second.
That was the look I was going for, so thanks. My aim was to get the correct shutter speed and interval to allow a perfect, gapless "flower" at the top of the stand.
Now that I've had my first vaccine, with the second due towards the end of Feb, I am planning on going back when conditions warrant. I've have learned that there is a sweet spot to the wind conditions for a perfect image. Too low and the turbine blades "hunt" for the optimum angle, which produced the color variations on the second image. Too much wind and, well, I don't feel like me and my camera getting literally sandblasted.
California generates, at the end of 2019, 7.35% of our energy needs from wind, for a total of 5,913 Megawatts.
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Jan 30, 2021 11:29:57 #
Photomac
Loc: The Dalles, Or
I enjoyed the images and the information. I'm going to try it myself. Imitation, the greatest compliment!!!
Jan 30, 2021 11:46:03 #
Indlovu
Loc: Greenville, NC
You managed to make something ugly look beautiful. Congratulation great job
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