These things

Apparently, according to a news item today, we are due to see more of these things. Electricity pylons* already march across the landscape in the most photogenic places, but they are planning newer larger versions..

When I find them all I see is lots of work in Photoshop, or else I see a lost photo opportunity. They are an essential part of modern powered society, but they are also ugly. I would rather see wind turbines than these things. 

I do include them in pictures if I think I can remove them later, but it's always a lot of work.




*Strictly we should call them Transmission Towers, the pylons are part of the towers. See: An educational post today.

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