Thursday, March 1, 2012

Electricity

Even though we take it for granted that the lights will go on when we flick a switch, everything about generating, transmitting and distributing electricity safely and reliably is remarkably difficult and complex.  This is part of a major substation.  It is admittedly not very pretty.  I wanted to emphasize the complexity.

On the first day of each month, CDP bloggers post photographs on a theme.  The theme for March is "electricity."  Click here to view thumbnails for all participants.

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36 comments:

  1. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 1, 2012 at 5:33 AM

    Mission accomplished Jack. Whenever I see such a complex arrangement as this, it makes me wonder if just ONE of those many. many wires snapped, would the whole thing come to a grinding halt!!

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  2. MoMarch 1, 2012 at 5:52 AM

    No doubt about that being electricity

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  3. Stefan JanssonMarch 1, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Complex it is. Not very fun when the lights are out in the middle of winter that's for sure.

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  4. jooMarch 1, 2012 at 6:07 AM

    Looks very serious!Nice photo for a day theme:)

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  5. Genie -- Paris and BeyondMarch 1, 2012 at 6:12 AM

    Yes, and I do know the location of the nearest one. When we have major power outages during a hurricane, you want to know all about the power grids.

    bises,
    Genie

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  6. AnonymousMarch 1, 2012 at 7:00 AM

    Power outages now shut the lights off and everything else in our house. Thank goodness it doesn't happen that often.

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  7. UnknownMarch 1, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    You definitely succeeded - very complex indeed.

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  8. VPMarch 1, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    I can imagine the buzzing noise!

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  9. Bruce ClarkMarch 1, 2012 at 8:09 AM

    Its amazing how much goes into getting the power to turn on your lights at home.

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  10. BirdmanMarch 1, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Where do I plug this in?

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  11. Leif HagenMarch 1, 2012 at 8:47 AM

    You theme day photo resembles mine and mine resembles yours!
    Cheers, Jack!

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  12. HalcyonMarch 1, 2012 at 8:51 AM

    Don't say it's not pretty! I find a certain beauty in substations. There are lots of geometric lines and there is so much power there. You have to respect it. :)

    PS: I've also got something up along the same lines today.

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  13. SharonMarch 1, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    We were thinking alike today, Jack!

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  14. Sylvia KMarch 1, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Terrific capture for the March theme! The whole idea of electricity and the complicated, difficult process to generate and transmit it blows my mind anyway! Enjoy your day, Jack, hope you have a great one!

    Sylvia

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  15. EG CameraGirlMarch 1, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    Yes, we do take electricity for granted... until there's a power outage! This shot looks suitably complicated. :)

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  16. Luis GomezMarch 1, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Great shot Jack!

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  17. KateMarch 1, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Complex, not especially attractive but so necessary for our way of life. What would we do without them?

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  18. VENTANA DE FOTOMarch 1, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    If it is too complex. Electricity is fundamental in modern life. What would our existence if permanently disappear?, all would be chaos.

    http://ventanadefoto.blogspot.com/

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  19. JillyMarch 1, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Goodness yes, it is complicated but all those horizontals and verticals make it really interesting for a photographer.

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  20. RedPatMarch 1, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    I like the orderliness of it all! Good one.

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  21. DavidlindMarch 1, 2012 at 1:30 PM

    I read somewhere that Edison pushed hard for a direct current vs alternating current for society in general, even though it's more dangerous. My family tree would be missing a few branches if he succeeded.

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  22. KarlMarch 1, 2012 at 1:31 PM

    Complex and impressive, Jack.

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  23. cieldequimperMarch 1, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    I always find these very, very scary!

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  24. Regina KMarch 1, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Perfect for today! I couldn't think of where to find one of these in KC.

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  25. VirginiaMarch 1, 2012 at 4:18 PM

    Warning: Do Not look at this blog while in the bathtub.
    V

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  26. jennyfrecklesMarch 1, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Good image - we don't record enough of the ordinary bits of life and this is VITAL to life as I know it! I hate it when there's a powercut for even a few minutes.

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  27. DawnMarch 1, 2012 at 5:32 PM

    A crazy network of power....which I too often take for granted!

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  28. LowellMarch 1, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    I hope you girded yourself before you shot the grid! Lots of power here. I don't understand it but I'm glad there are people who do.

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  29. MildredMarch 1, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    Very nice shot to illustrate the complexity of electricity! I like it!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

    ***
    Happy day****

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  30. TashMarch 1, 2012 at 9:53 PM

    Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Looks pretty to me.
    I like the angle you took the shot on this one.

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  31. imajoebobMarch 1, 2012 at 10:04 PM

    "We take it for granted?" Jack, you were here on Halloween, weren't you?

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  32. RandyMarch 1, 2012 at 11:10 PM

    I would not want to be around there during a storm.

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  33. SRQMarch 2, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Definitely complex looking. And, yet a crew or two will know what to look for and how to repair it, should something fail.

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  34. Cezar and LéiaMarch 2, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    Huge stuffs there!Great capture!
    Léia

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  35. UnknownMarch 2, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Great... but am I the only one who find these things scary? :-)

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  36. BuckMarch 2, 2012 at 10:39 PM

    That is a great angle. And personally, I love the way these look. I like civilisation!

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