Heading back to Lubbock
May 22, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Driving back North to pick up James. Took a few pictures from the roadside
May 22, 2024 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 93 °F
Driving back North to pick up James. Took a few pictures from the roadside
Traveler
I grew up in an oil region, so I hope nobody blames me when I say it's beautiful ☺️
TravelerThere is something very hypnotic or relaxing about them. It's a very relaxed motion.
TravelerThere is something very hypnotic or relaxing about them. It's a very relaxed motion.
TravelerNew pomping machines doesn't have these things actually and this is why it also feels nostalgic
TravelerI didn't see my first oil pumps until about 10 years ago. We have them in parts of California too. I haven't seen any, other than this design.
TravelerYeah, US is more about old fashion oil industry. I remember driving through field of these machines while we heading to Sequoia park. In Russia, there are still same, but you can see them less and less.
TravelerYes, I suspect it is. There is a love hate thing going on with successive governments either investing in it, or trying to close it down.