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24-JUL-2007

Paws For Thought


As you drive up the hill out of Kiowa, a town east of us this rises out of the hillside. I guessed it was a water tower, but I found it funny how often we seemingly know things but never actually question what we think we know. With a little research (a la Kevin Sargent) it transpired that water towers are actually very simple devices, essentially large elevated tanks of water and are tall to provide pressure. Each foot of height provides 0.43 PSI of pressure with a typical municipal water supply running at between 50 and 100 PSI. The water tower must be tall enough to supply that level of pressure to all of the houses and businesses in the area of the tower. Water towers are typically located on high ground, and they are tall enough to provide the necessary pressure. Water towers will hold up to 50 swimming pools (!!) worth of water and are normally spec'd to ensure a days supply of water to the area in the event of a pump failure.
Now you know...................................

You'd never guess I've got a thing for roads and tracks leading into shots would you!!!


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Barry S Moore22-Sep-2007 03:48
Cool and impressive shot with the long lens. I am guessing 300mm. Trucks definately make this picture go. ~V~
Pierre Schneider10-Aug-2007 05:23
Excellent catch ! a good thema. In France most of water tower are buildings with concrete.
Jen Bixler30-Jul-2007 11:30
50 swimming pools! That is amazing...they look big but not that big. This is great info and Kevin is wearing off on you!
Simon Chandler27-Jul-2007 03:42
Excellent composition, especially the vehicles approaching making this image more dynamic. v
Dan Ng25-Jul-2007 08:48
Very interesting. I don't see any on S.F., however. Nice shot.
akleja25-Jul-2007 08:25
Great title!
Guest 25-Jul-2007 07:26
Thanks for the info Dave,we often take these structures for granted!Nice capture,too.Wonder what sort of big cat left that print - must have been a thirsty one!!
Robyco25-Jul-2007 06:32
Well seen and well composed, looks hugh this way !!!
Guest 25-Jul-2007 04:06
Thats where Hudson got too!!!!
Guest 25-Jul-2007 04:06
I've seen the one's back East that look like a golf ball.
And like you said you assume you know the answer, but now I know for sure.
Tricia25-Jul-2007 03:23
This is a very interesting shot Dave, with the hot road and cars. Thanks for the education about water towers too, there are lots round here, and I often wondered if, and how, they work.
Sheila25-Jul-2007 02:19
Very interesting structure and so was your commentary.
laine8225-Jul-2007 01:09
Nicely composed shot Dave.
Guest 25-Jul-2007 01:01
This really works. Spot on composition. Loaded with visual interest. V
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