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Wired · 06:36 AM

Here's a shot of some BIG power lines running along part of the Intracoastal near Freeport, TX.

Jer

altopiet · 01-21-2011, 07:37 AM

This definitely draws the eye! Leaving you to wonder what is at the end of it. I like it!
In my part of the world, they sometimes steal power lines like that at night and sell it as scrap metal the next day, leaving whole neighbourhoods without power. Telephone wires in rural areas are non-existent, because of this problem.

slowpez · 01-21-2011, 09:09 AM

Good heavens Christo. Wouldn't that ruin you morning desire for a cuppa if you couldn't plug the pot in!
Nice shot Jer.

altopiet · 01-21-2011, 09:18 AM

Originally posted by slowpez

Good heavens Christo. Wouldn't that ruin you morning desire for a cuppa if you couldn't plug the pot in!

Susan, one thing I've learned in life is that "man" can be quite adaptable if needed.
You always need backups, like generator, gas stove and lots of fire wood, but life goes on

Sparkle · 01-21-2011, 07:07 PM

Better also have some fire power ready.

Jimbo · 01-21-2011, 07:12 PM

Jer, I really like this image as it draws your eye from one side to the other. Cheers JIM

Sparkle · 01-21-2011, 07:14 PM

Yeah, you better be looking both ways down there.

**Sailor** · 01-21-2011, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by altopiet

This definitely draws the eye! Leaving you to wonder what is at the end of it. I like it!
In my part of the world, they sometimes steal power lines like that at night and sell it as scrap metal the next day, leaving whole neighbourhoods without power. Telephone wires in rural areas are non-existent, because of this problem.

Thanks much - we fortunately don't typically have trouble with folks steeling power lines, but over the last few years (as commodity prices have increased) a lot of copper has been pinched in the Houston area.

Jer

Originally posted by slowpez

Good heavens Christo. Wouldn't that ruin you morning desire for a cuppa if you couldn't plug the pot in!
Nice shot Jer.

Thanks Susan.

Jer

Originally posted by altopiet

Susan, one thing I've learned in life is that "man" can be quite adaptable if needed.
You always need backups, like generator, gas stove and lots of fire wood, but life goes on

. . . . if the beer stays cold

.

Jer

Originally posted by Sparkle

Better also have some fire power ready.

Fire power is abundantly available in Texas

.

Jer

Originally posted by Jimbo

Jer, I really like this image as it draws your eye from one side to the other. Cheers JIM

Hey thanks, buddy. I appreciate it.

Jer

**Bob Harris** · 01-21-2011, 08:25 PM

Hey, you didn't have to show these, I worked on them for 30 years. Nice shot though. thanks Bob

the swede · 01-22-2011, 03:40 AM

very good composed! I also feel that the composition makes it look like a wider FL than 70, on the other side.....those poles looks really high.

**Sailor** · 01-22-2011, 05:47 AM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Hey, you didn't have to show these, I worked on them for 30 years. Nice shot though. thanks Bob

Hey Bob - thanks much. These suckers are really tall.

Jer

Originally posted by the swede

very good composed! I also feel that the composition makes it look like a wider FL than 70, on the other side.....those poles looks really high.

Thanks, Swede. I absolutely agree about you FL comment - and this shot is cropped! I tried the shot first with my DA 35L, but it was too wide and switched to the 70. I would have tried something longer, as well, but didn't have anything with me.

Jer

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altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	This definitely draws the eye! Leaving you to wonder what is at the end of it. I like it! In my part of the world, they sometimes steal power lines like that at night and sell it as scrap metal the next day, leaving whole neighbourhoods without power. Telephone wires in rural areas are non-existent, because of this problem.

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slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Good heavens Christo. Wouldn't that ruin you morning desire for a cuppa if you couldn't plug the pot in! Nice shot Jer.

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altopiet Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: The Gem of the Karoo, South Africa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,307	Originally posted by slowpez Good heavens Christo. Wouldn't that ruin you morning desire for a cuppa if you couldn't plug the pot in! Susan, one thing I've learned in life is that "man" can be quite adaptable if needed. You always need backups, like generator, gas stove and lots of fire wood, but life goes on

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Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Jer, I really like this image as it draws your eye from one side to the other. Cheers JIM

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by altopiet This definitely draws the eye! Leaving you to wonder what is at the end of it. I like it! In my part of the world, they sometimes steal power lines like that at night and sell it as scrap metal the next day, leaving whole neighbourhoods without power. Telephone wires in rural areas are non-existent, because of this problem. Thanks much - we fortunately don't typically have trouble with folks steeling power lines, but over the last few years (as commodity prices have increased) a lot of copper has been pinched in the Houston area. Jer Originally posted by slowpez Good heavens Christo. Wouldn't that ruin you morning desire for a cuppa if you couldn't plug the pot in! Nice shot Jer. Thanks Susan. Jer Originally posted by altopiet Susan, one thing I've learned in life is that "man" can be quite adaptable if needed. You always need backups, like generator, gas stove and lots of fire wood, but life goes on . . . . if the beer stays cold . Jer Originally posted by Sparkle Better also have some fire power ready. Fire power is abundantly available in Texas . Jer Originally posted by Jimbo Jer, I really like this image as it draws your eye from one side to the other. Cheers JIM Hey thanks, buddy. I appreciate it. Jer

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Hey, you didn't have to show these, I worked on them for 30 years. Nice shot though. thanks Bob

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the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	very good composed! I also feel that the composition makes it look like a wider FL than 70, on the other side.....those poles looks really high.

01-22-2011, 05:47 AM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris Hey, you didn't have to show these, I worked on them for 30 years. Nice shot though. thanks Bob Hey Bob - thanks much. These suckers are really tall. Jer Originally posted by the swede very good composed! I also feel that the composition makes it look like a wider FL than 70, on the other side.....those poles looks really high. Thanks, Swede. I absolutely agree about you FL comment - and this shot is cropped! I tried the shot first with my DA 35L, but it was too wide and switched to the 70. I would have tried something longer, as well, but didn't have anything with me. Jer

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