Balancing Act

Photographer

Tailai OBrien

Category

Nature Photography - Astrophotography

Company

Tailai OBrien

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2024

Country / Region:

Australia

Winter solstice setting of the moon. The moon appears to precariously balance on the arm of a moving wind turbine. Meanwhile, the turbines nearby appear to balance upon each other. This image presents the juxtaposition of the giant turbines in the once heavily forested hills, now dwarfing the few remaining trees. The cost of climate change versus the cost of renewable energy. Is the progress of man shrinking our moon?