Harnessing the Wind

Last week I was home visiting my mom in western, upstate New York, in my hometown of Wayland. I had a great time with her as I limbed trees, painted an old metal shed, moved some dirt, etc. I like to work and it felt good to help her get some things done that she didn't have to hire out. In turn, she cooked for me! There's nothing better than having your mom cook for you!

When the rain came in and took us inside, we decided to drive around and deliver a home-made German coffee cake (Kuchen). This is the real deal folks! The recipe's handed down from my German side of the family. At Christmas, mom makes about 6 of these and they are gone in 2 days.

Wayland is situated in a high valley, surrounded by rolling hills that are left from the giant Wisconsin Glacier. Yes, it extended way over into New York state. This is great land for growing potatoes and many an acre is now covered in potato plants destined for the chip industry. Another new development around the area is a large wind tower farm, with towers located on some high hills outside of town. I counted 42 towers from a spot where we sat!

A storm had come through the area and heavy, grey clouds were almost touching the tips of these 200 foot towers. This image, car door supported multi-exposure, shows the towers spinning and the lay of land atop one of the area's hills. The landscape here soothes my soul, even on a cloudy day!