Quote of the day: “Of all the forces of nature, I should think the wind contains the largest amount of motive power—that is, power to move things. … As yet, the wind is an untamed, and unharnessed force; and quite possibly one of the greatest discoveries hereafter to be made, will be the taming, and harnessing of it.” — Abraham Lincoln
Windmills with 2 layers of Kim Klassen’s kk_epiphany texture added. I love the old-time look of this contrasted with the modern windmills
Windmills and corn field – Northern Iowa
On the way home from a trip to Kansas City last week, I pulled out my point-and-shoot camera every so often and looked out the window of the car for likely photographic subjects. These windmills caught my eye. With a bright blue sky, a few puffy clouds floating by and the green and gold of crops growing the fields, these photos make me imagine floating away on the wind and a cloud on a perfect summer’s day.
I shot these photos from the car as we sped by the windmills. I’m getting better at anticipating the right moment to capture my vision and I’m quite surprised that the photos were not blurry. I love the way the line of windmills extends as far as the eye can see, like carefully planned sculptures.
Windmills in a line
Another line of windmills
8 Comments
Teresa O · August 7, 2012 at 2:38 pm
Each photo is wonderful, but the one at the top has that vintage look that always catches my eye. Well done!
Like Abraham Lincoln, I’m wondering when we’ll harness the winds for the good of all.
Cathy Bueti · August 7, 2012 at 2:46 pm
wow! I love the first one! The vintage look always is a hit in my book! 🙂
Sherry G. · August 7, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Great vintage treatment – and lovely composition!
Pat · August 7, 2012 at 4:48 pm
I love the first image! Lovely processing.
Linda/patchwork · August 7, 2012 at 5:12 pm
Great editing.
I like all of them, though. And, I’m impressed that these were taken from a moving car. Great work!
Marilyn G · August 7, 2012 at 11:38 pm
My favorite is the black and white, though the vintage look you achieved with textures is marvelous too.
Sharon · August 8, 2012 at 4:30 am
My favorite is the first one. The texturing is perfect to convey the vintage feel. I would never have guessed you took these photos from a moving car. Amazing!
Gracie · August 8, 2012 at 7:35 pm
These are all beautiful. Love the vintage look on the textured photo.