----------"The Windmill"----------

© Neal D. Hatcher

----------"The Windmill"----------

Uploaded: June 15, 2012 21:05:44

Description

The windmill contributed to the settleing of the American West by providing a realible source of water.--Daniel Halladay was credited with inventing the "govering design-It automatically turned to face the wind direction and it automatically controlled its own speed of operation.

Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 30.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A230

Comments

Avril Young June 15, 2012

Beautiful Neal, love the colour and composition...hope your arm gets better real soon.. #1469353

Neal D. Hatcher June 15, 2012

Thank you Avril-It,s improping -Ican pick up my camera bag now-Its like a duffal bag,cant pick my dog up yet -so he slleps on the floor-he,s to fat to jump up on the bed #10182062

Debbie Bray June 16, 2012

What a lovely colourful rural scene, Neal! There are still lots of working windmills around here too. A very economical way of pumping water! #10182318

Neal D. Hatcher June 16, 2012

Thank you Debbie #10182324

Joannie Bertucci level-classic June 16, 2012

Neal, a windmill is as good as a lighthouse! :-) Love the composition and the rich Texas colors!
I didn't know you hurt your arm, take good care...at least you can pick up your camera! :-) #10182827

Neal D. Hatcher June 16, 2012

Thank you Joannie #10182931

Anthony G. Comella June 17, 2012

Terrific job here Neal!! #10183822

Susan M. Campbell June 17, 2012

When I travel in rural areas, the windmills always catch my eye. I love the inclusion of the tree and the blue sky is great. #10184018

Neal D. Hatcher June 17, 2012

Thank you Anthony,and Susan #10184128

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