Harnessing the Wind

This is a drive-by shot of the Palm Springs Windmills, taken at 70-miles-per-hour on the freeway through the passenger window. We pass this installation of 4,000 wind-powered turbines every time we drive this section of road and I’ve always wanted a shot. It’s quite an astounding sight and has caused controversy over the years. Many think the wind farm is an eyesore, ruining the vast desert landscape but this source of alternative energy easily powers the entire region. Each turbine produces 300 kilowatts of electricity, which is enough to power one household for an entire month. Some are more than 300 feet tall.

[Kathryn]

Cool. We have some....but not that many!

[Islandgirl]

Wow get capture while flying by!

[Barb]

Amazing to capture that so clearly while in motion yourself at 70mph!!

[Jane Pittenger]

Pretty darn good for 70 mph!

[Rick]

Great shot for moving at 70mph.

[Taffy]

I find these to look really elegant. Your capture from a moving car is simply awesome!

[KWind]

Wow... so many! Great shot.

[amyK]

There are a lot of these in rural areas in Michigan and they are quite impressive to see. 4000 is amazing and you did well shooting from the car!

[Diana]

What a great drive by shot, love the mountains in the background too.

[Yoland]

Fantastic shot, I’m not a huge fan of the look but they are a great source of alternative energy.

[Denise Wood]

Terrific drive-by capture :)

[PhotoCrazy]

Fabulous capture!

[Steve Jacob]

It's a great capture but what a shame to put them in the way of the mountain view
Oh well, it's progress I suppose

[KV]

Awesome especially considering how it was shot.

[bkb in the city]

Great capture

[Margo]

Great capture Fav

[CC Folk]

Cool capture. I haven't been to Palm Springs in years so this is new to me. :)