While out birding on Tuesday, we stopped to watch (and, of course, photograph ) this machine. It's called a Cyclone and drains the silt from the dams. More than that I don't know. What I do know is that the spray made a wonderful show against the beautiful blue sky. I used my "sports" feature to capture these images.
As we three ladies mused while watching the Cyclone spin the mud into the air: "Mmm, just like caramel"
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Thanks to Sandy, Wren and Sylvia for continuing this meme.
Thanks to Sandy, Wren and Sylvia for continuing this meme.
That is one unusual sight.
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos! Well captured!! My hubby travels quite a bit into 'Africa' - he never remembers to take a camera. Always says there's nothing to take photos of on mines etc - you proved him wrong!
ReplyDeleteHey Jo, what a perfect description! Its chocolatey to! Nice contrast of colors!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend!
nice shots
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Very interesting Jo!
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures and the caramel... ;-))
Have a happy SWF and greetings from Holland,
Anna :-))
Well captured!
ReplyDeleteWow, cool and creative shots you`ve taken. Wonderful :0)
ReplyDeleteO.K., Jo! That did it. I absolutely MUST get an up-dated camera now. That second picture of the caramel cone of mud captured mid-air is as good as any magazine. GREAT work, Jo!
ReplyDeleteFor sure something completely else. There are not many people that capture working processes of machines . But this is a nice one. Well done.
ReplyDeleteNow I know my choice of camera is a good one. Excellent photos.
ReplyDeleteThe second photo in particular is amazing, Jo, with the mud so fluid in mid-air. Great work!
ReplyDeleteKay, Alberta, Canada
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my husband being an water engineer would like to know more.
ReplyDeletejust showed it to him.
ReplyDeleteHe had taken me to many dams, I have never seen one like this machine.
Just like caramel! - that made me laugh - yes it is! well captured
ReplyDeleteNever seen anything like it before...it seems to do a good job. I love how you captured the trails of mud. Thanks for stopping by. Hope you have an adventurous week.
ReplyDeleteCaptured beautifully!
ReplyDeleteLate visiting from SW, hope you can peek at my Skywatch entry when you get a chance. Thanks.
Yummy, if only it were. Great shots Jo.
ReplyDeleteThese are very pleasing-to-the-eye shots! It does look like caramel shooting up and dripping down in strings. I love the caramel color against the blue, blue sky.
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