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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Best Link of the Month? Year? Aerial Photos of the Oil Patch

Robb Siverson has absolutely outstanding photos of the oil patch in western North Dakota.

His website: http://robbsiverson.com/

At his homepage, click on services and then aerial photography, or click on very first link above to get their directly.

Years ago, I spotted a large photograph of custom combining in the home of one of my close friends; it was a photograph I will never forget of North Dakota. Robb has several similar photos. I can't imagine North Dakota farmers not having a room of such spectacular photos in their homes -- either in North Dakota or Arizona. This is an incredible photo-history that will be capture their legacy to be shared with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

I wish CLR had used some of these photos (or their photos) in their investors' day corporate presentations. Folks really get a kick out of seeing these pictures. I don't think anyone -- who appreciates the Bakken -- ever tires of seeing these pictures. 

Based on a few random comments from out-of-staters over the years, it is obvious many folks have no idea how beautiful North Dakota is (of course, most NoDaks don't mind; they enjoy the peace and quiet). And again, only a small part of North Dakota is feeling the direct impact of the oil industry. I have never seen the wind farms, for example. Sited among the water ponds and thinking about the migrating birds is of concern. My understanding is that the slicers and dicers are still during bird migrations. Be that as it may, the photos are incredible!