Iconic to outback Australia are the old windmills. They stand tall and proud in a vast field. There is the characteristic sound of metal creaking as the blades rotate round and round, ever so slowly as the wind blows... Invented in America the 1850’s, windmills have been a huge part of Australian history.
The windmill meant people could access water without being anywhere near surface-water sources. With windmills, people could inhabit and develop new areas of country by drilling a bore into an artesian deposit and the wind-powered pump could draw the water up to a reservoir for livestock to access.
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I love the color range. Wow.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful take on an iconic photo. I love windmills. Practically speaking in the US though farmers and ranchers are moving toward solar powered water pumps. Not as pretty but much more reliable.
ReplyDeleteThis is a keeper! BEST photograph ever of windmills.
ReplyDeleteThat colour is so stunning!
ReplyDeleteWow, such a beautiful picture.
ReplyDeleteStunning , Loved the click
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo!
ReplyDeleteI thought silhouetted trees couldn't be beat, but you did with that windmill! There are a few near me that are still working.
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