DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
Portfolio Images
This image is not part of a public portfolio.
Moonset on Nuclear Power
Moonset on Nuclear Power
nam


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Free Study 2018-03 (Standard Editing)
Collection: Hidden Challenge entries
Camera: Sony Alpha a77
Lens: Konica Minolta 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
Date: Mar 1, 2018
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 2000
Shutter: 1/125
Date Uploaded: Mar 27, 2018

 Loading of nuclear fuel in the Fort Calhoun Station on the Missouri River in Blair, Nebraska, began in May 1973. In October, 2016, operators there powered down the reactor for the last time. Though the power station was the smallest in the nation, at its peak it accounted for 25% of OPPD’s (Omaha Public Power District) net generation capabilities. In October, 2016, operators there powered down the reactor for the last time. Workers at the plant continue to monitor the spent fuel pool while radioactivity burns off.

Statistics
Place: 47 out of 69
Avg (all users): 5.4048
Avg (commenters): 5.0000
Avg (participants): 5.4643
Avg (non-participants): 5.2857
Views since voting: 130
Views during voting: 76
Votes: 42
Comments: 1
Favorites: 0

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/01/2018 10:23:51 AM
and some nuclear reflections
  Photographer found comment helpful.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 04/06/2025 04:53:43 AM EDT.