Photo manipulation faqs

What is KeepTurning.com?

Keep Turning is an online service that you can use to upload your photos of a potential location where you want to install a Skystream wind turbine on your property. We take your photo and digitally position a Skystream in the location that you specify and usually have it returned to you in as little as two business days or less.

Why should I use KeepTurning.com?

These days, prices on energy are constantly going up and many people are looking to alternative forms of energy. Sadly though, people are still encountering resistance to wind power from neighbors and government zoning commissions. One of the first concerns is, "How will a turbine affect the look in our area?" People who haven't seen a residential turbine for themselves are often under the misconception that they will ruin the view. Some unfairly compare them in their minds-eye to the cell phone towers that dot the landscape. Anyone who has seen a wind turbine in action knows this is not the case. That's where KeepTurning.com comes in, We give you the opportunity to stop the misconceptions and move you one step closer to clean energy.

What makes KeepTurning.com different than other digital photo editing companies?

Our photo editors are trained experts that have used the latest retouching tools for years. With the average price of professional photo retouching starting at $50, you may wonder why we charge so little. We at KeepTurning.com strongly believe in wind power, and we hope by offering our service at an extremely affordable rate it will help bring others closer to the awesome power of clean energy. From personal experience dealing with our own zoning commission, we've found that a picture is worth a thousand words.

What products do you offer and what does it cost?

KeepTurning.com currently offers placement of the Skystream 3.7 residential wind turbine on steel 33', 45', and 60' monopole tower. We charge $15.00 for each digital photo, which includes the placement of one Skystream. Any additional Skystreams placed in a single photo will be an additional $10.00 per turbine place in the photo. During the process of placing the turbine, photos are enhanced and adjusted for the best possible quality.

What if the quality of my original pictures is not very good?

We will make every effort to improve your photos: however, the best pictures to send for manipulation are the original version you took with your digital camera. Sometimes people send us resized versions of a file. These are often times of a much lower quality than the original. This may still work for online use, but not if you want to print the image. The prints will most likely look grainy and pixilated.

Will I be able to make prints of my photos that I send to KeepTurning.com?

Yes you can make prints of your enhanced photos.
Below are the suggested pixel dimensions and photo sizes you should send for print-quality photos:

A simple rule of thumb when taking the photo of your proposed site, set your digital camera to the highest quality possible. Most digital cameras today will easily achieve an image of 1600 x 1200 and if the file is larger, that's fine.

What is the best way to set up the photo of my site.

The best way to set up your photo is to make sure to get plenty of distance to fit the wind turbine in the photo. In order to get the position and scale correct in the photo, have a person stand in the exact location where the tower will be placed and include the height of that person in your order.

How do I receive my completed photo?

When your image is complete you will receive an email with a link to down load the finished jpeg file.

What if I don’t like the results or need a change to be made?

We want you to be completely satisfied. If you are not happy with the image or need a change, you can request a revision. You will not be charged for this revision. Please allow two business days for the revision to be returned to you.