The wind is the common element

Even though the homestead has not been the for nearly 20 years this windmill still turns. It's not connected to anything so no water comes out but it still operates after 20 years with no maintenance.

They built things to last back then. The wind is the common element
Harry Phillips "tuxcomputers" Photo © March 14 2007

Even though the homestead has not been the for nearly 20 years this windmill still turns. It's not connected to anything so no water comes out but it still operates after 20 years with no maintenance. They built things to last back then.  

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The wind is the common element (B&W) Tractor tire
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P850 Stonehenge Outback Queensland Australia windmill
Camera Setings
Model - KODAK P850 ZOOM DIGITAL CAMERA
Exposure - 0.006 sec (1/160)
Aperture - f/3.2
ISO Speed - 100
Shutter Speed - 733/100
Aperture - 333/100
Exposure Bias - 0/3 EV
Focal Length - 15.8 mm