Dailies
This is a blade for one of the huge wind turbines. These have three of these blades, each weighing about 18,000 pounds and with a length of about 200 feet. They are made by an Indian company, Suzlan. The truck driver said they were delivering the blades to a John Deere wind farm near Gruber, TX in the panhandle near the OK border. We actually saw three trucks, each carrying one blade. When we initially saw the trucks, we were filling up our gas tank in a little Texas town. We decided to chase them down, pass all of them, get about ten minutes ahead and I would jump out with my camera and tripod and set up on the side of the road to capture them when they came along. Just after we passed the third truck, Phil saw all of them pull off the side of the road and stop. We made a quick U-turn and high-tailed it back to where they were stopped. I got out and asked permission to shoot their truck and load. When you see these things, you can hardly believe what you are seeing. I took the pictures with a fish eye lens, since these things are soooo long. I'm going to post this and hit the hay. Thanks to all of you who commented on my roadrunner pic. I sure enjoyed everybody else's shots today. I have to say my favorite was Jennifer's shot of Emily leaping in the air. Have a great day, everyone!
Bruno Suignard
3 hours agovery nice!!
Greg&Rose Photography
3 hours agoExcellent shot of truck and blaade, these are becoming a common site in many places of the world .including here downunder in NZ
ava laurie
on Jun 24I am planning on getting a truck very similar to this one. It is used and it is going to be used to make shipments of my products. I am a bit nervous to start using it though. I have to do a lot of research to make sure that it is in tip top shape. http://www.completelaseralignment.com.au/services
TheMacabreArt
on Mar 07Perfect process it is the angle which gives it scope.
Chuck Beehner
on Mar 07nicely done! talk about the long haul!
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Deborah Glessner
on Mar 07Great narrative -- what photogs will do to get THAT shot! LOL
Fascinating image!
Curtis Budden
on Mar 07Cool shot, Judy, and great work to get it. I've only ever seen these things from the air, where you really have no sense of scale.
465004AnthonyT
on Mar 07Excellent perspective
AKopyev
on Sep 14One of those things I've never seen before.. They don't come anywhere near out Pacific Northwest. Great capture, and editing.
349390pitchingwedge33
on May 31you did an excellent job capturing the feeling of the tremendous length and size of these blades...