20080315_05748 Steam

    Steam pipes, Madison & 65th, New York City.

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    1. Dr Curry (51 months ago | reply)

      What intrigued me about these three steam pipes merrily venting into the atmosphere on a windy day was that the three plumes were all shooting in different directions, an effect I've seen before with the stacks of New York power stations.

      My best guess is that the wind is eddying near the stacks, so a slight difference in position results in a very different wind direction.

    2. Whetzel Momma (51 months ago | reply)

      That's really neat looking!!
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      Seen in Photo-a-Day-Ish 2008 (?)

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    4. freshclaws (51 months ago | reply)

      I think it's a New York thing. which way does the water go down the plughole?

    5. xandram (51 months ago | reply)

      ...depends on which way you are looking at it. ;)

    6. hilltowngal (51 months ago | reply)

      The wind is probably circling and trying to start a tornado. Better watch out, Peter! :)

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