Nature and Now


I guess you could say that the oil well and the power lines ruin the picture, but I kind of like the contrast. Living in a high growth area, driving out here is refreshing, and seems to stay constant.

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  1. The One SoloNovember 12, 2009 at 6:25 AM

    To me it shows the progress of mankind mixed with mother nature.

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