A structure with a beauty of its very own….
These structures were to be seen everywhere on our recent trip to the Flinders Ranges in South Australia. This windmill was abandoned but once upon a time it was a vibrant, useful and necessary structure in the outback, providing a valuable water source to a dry, arid land.
I love that although only one panel is still holding on, and it could be overlooked as a broken down relic of the past, it still has a certain allure and stature.
Weekly Photo Challenge – Structure
Deb xx
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And now we have expensive ways using other sources of power to draw water – it seems our forebears were onto something here with their efforts to use wind power! I wonder if people stopped using these because some consider them ugly and a blight on the landscape!?!?
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Very good points! A lot of them these days have solar panels attached which run them which I found so interesting and unexpected.
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I love these windmills, and even though I am sure they are found all over the world, to me they scream Outback Australia. We saw them in Central Australia and of course on our trip to Broken Hill and Mungo. Such a lovely image for this week’s challenge
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Thanks very much Julz! I wasn’t sure whether it would fit the theme but I love the whole outback imagery. It was also broken down and overlooked by many. I really appreciate your comment.
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Great photo! Nice choice for the challenge!
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Many thanks 😊
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That is a lovely photo, Debbie, there is something about windmills that are a picture of strength and endurance, especially in a harsh landscape.
Thanks for sharing it with us.
Kathleen
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Thanks for your comment Kathleen, they really are a picture of strength.
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