Wind Turbines and Mount San Gorgonio

By January 2, 2009California

While out in the desert for the holiday, I made a early morning drive to see San Jacinto covered by recent snow. I stopped at my favorite promontory to get a few shots of the wind turbines (wind mills). The wind was really howling through the San Gorgonio Pass this morning, but only about 20% of the turbines were spinning when I was there. Here is an assortment of wind turbines from the San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm, with Mount San Gorgonio covered in snow in the distance.

Wind turbines and Mount San Gorgonio Pass, near Interstate 10, provide electricity to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley

Wind turbines and Mount San Gorgonio Pass, near Interstate 10, provide electricity to Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley.
Image ID: 22236
Location: San Gorgonio Pass, Palm Springs, California, USA

About Phil Colla

I am a natural history photographer. I enjoy making compelling images in the ocean, on land, and in the air. I have maintained the Natural History Photography blog since 2005 and my searchable Natural History Photography Library since 1997. Here are some tear sheets and behind the scenes views. Thanks for looking!