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{{wide image|San_gorgonio_pass_wind_farm_california_pano.jpg|800px|'''Original''' - The majority of the 619 megawatt [[San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm]], the fourth largest windfarm in the US, at the western end of the [[Coachella Valley]] in California, USA. (The farm continues over the hills to the north along [[California State Route 62]]). The [[10 freeway]] cuts across the image horizontally, and [[California_State_Route_62|CA 62]] comes off it to the North.}}
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* '''Support as nominator''' --[[User:Mfield|Mfield]] ([[User talk:Mfield|talk]]) 17:59, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
'''Danneel Harris''' (born [[March 18]], [[1979]]) is an American actress, best known for her role on the TV show ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]'' and Kumar's ex-girlfriend in ''[[Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay]]''.
* '''Comment''' These are the windmills Durova was asking about in my [[Wikipedia:Featured_picture_candidates/Joshua_Tree_NP_Keys_View_panorama|Joshua Tree pano nom]]. For those that will notice, the small area of softness in the lower center is caused by heat rising off the mountain ridge just below the shot. This image is stitched from 39 shots at 300mm. [[User:Mfield|Mfield]] ([[User talk:Mfield|talk]]) 18:02, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
*'''Oppose''' Very good enc, but none of the visual appeal as in the Joshua pic. As a thumb, it actually shows almost nothing, that unfortunately lowers it's value in articles, IMO. --[[User:Janke|Janke]] | [[User talk:Janke|Talk]] 18:49, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
*'''Support''' A well-known feature of the Southern California landscape used in films etc. for decades (including ''[[Less Than Zero (film)]]''). For those who are less familiar, this large wind energy farm is adjacent to the main freeway heading east into the Mojave Desert from Los Angeles (which is a major artery for transportation to the Palm Springs resort communities, Las Vegas, and other eastward destinations). I would have supported for encyclopedic merit before the current energy crisis, and in light of events these last couple of years its ev has increased as an idea ahead of its time. Not a bad panorama, either. <font face="Verdana">[[User:Durova|<span style="color:#009">Durova</span>]]</font><sup>''[[User talk:Durova|Charge!]]''</sup> 22:57, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
*'''Weak Support''' Impressive, but I have to agree with Janke in saying that its difficult to see the windmills in the thumb. '''[[User:Spencer|<span style="color:#006400">Spencer</span>]]'''<sup>[[User talk:Spencer|<span style="color:Coral">T♦</span>]]</sup><sup>[[Special:Contributions/Spencer|<span style="color:Coral">C</span>]]</sup> 14:08, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
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==Biography==
===Early life===
Harris was born '''Elta Danneel Graul''' in [[Lafayette, Louisiana|Lafayette, LA]] and was raised in the small town of [[Eunice, Louisiana|Eunice]]. Harris was named after her great-grandmother. Her first name, Elta, is a French name, but she always goes by her middle name. The name "Danneel" was inspired by Danneel Street in New Orleans. Her cousin is actress [[Mary Lou]]. She moved to [[Los Angeles]] and continued her acting training with John Homa, Calmeson and Calmeson, and Craig Wargo.


===Career===
Before she landed her first acting role, Harris worked as a model with such companies as Big Sexy Hair and Juicy Jeans. She first appeared in a television commercial. The independent film ''[[The Plight of Clownana]]'' marks her first major acting role. Her other credits include [[the WB]]'s ''[[What I Like About You (TV series)|What I Like About You]]'', guest appearance on ''[[Mad TV]]'' and a supporting role in the yet-to-be released indie ''[[Rule Number One]]'' starring [[Ed Harris]].


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Harris is skilled in gymnastics and her musical talents include playing the piano and singing. She relocated to New York in 2004 for her role on ''[[One Life to Live]]''. In 2005, Harris scored a recurring role on the hit TV show ''[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]]'', playing the fiery redhead [[Rachel Gatina]], a thorn in many of the character's sides. She went on to become an integral part of the show, featuring in the main credits of the fourth season. However in season five she was only in two episodes due to its format change. She is expected to appear again in season six. Harris appeared on the cover of the November 2006 edition of ''Maxim'' with ''One Tree Hill'' costars [[Hilarie Burton]] and [[Sophia Bush]]. As of [[2008]], Harris replaced [[Sarah Paxton]] as Nora, the sister of [[Sarah Chalke]]'s character, Stella, in the [[CBS]]'s [[How I Met Your Mother]].

== Filmography ==
*[[The Plight of Clownana]] (2004)
*[[What I Like About You (TV series)|What I Like About You]] .... Kate (4 episodes, 2004)
*[[One Life to Live]] .... Shannon McBain (unknown episodes, 2004)
*[[Joey]] .... Katie (3 episodes, 2004-2005)
*[[JAG]] .... Cameron 'Cammie' Cresswell (2 episodes, 2005)
*[[Charmed]] .... Glamour Paige (1 episode, 2005)
*[[Rule Number One]] (2005) .... April
*[[Ten Inch Hero (film)|Ten Inch Hero]] (2007) .... Tish
*[[One Tree Hill (TV series)|One Tree Hill]] .... [[Rachel Gatina]] (2005-Present)
*[[CSI: Crime Scene Investigation]]....(1 episode (A La Cart)
*[[Free Radio]] (2008) .... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
*[[Parental Guidance Suggested]] (now titled "Extreme Movie") (2008) .... Melissa
*[[Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay]] (2008) .... Vanessa
*[[Still Waiting...]] (2008) (filming) .... Sherry

==External links==
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San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm

Original - The majority of the 619 megawatt San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm, the fourth largest windfarm in the US, at the western end of the Coachella Valley in California, USA. (The farm continues over the hills to the north along California State Route 62). The 10 freeway cuts across the image horizontally, and CA 62 comes off it to the North.
Reason
High resolution, high quality stitched image detailing the layout of a large wind farm - a well known California landmark
Articles this image appears in
San Gorgonio Pass Wind Farm, Wind farm, Wind power in the United States
Creator
Mfield
  • Support as nominator --Mfield (talk) 17:59, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
  • Comment These are the windmills Durova was asking about in my Joshua Tree pano nom. For those that will notice, the small area of softness in the lower center is caused by heat rising off the mountain ridge just below the shot. This image is stitched from 39 shots at 300mm. Mfield (talk) 18:02, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
  • Oppose Very good enc, but none of the visual appeal as in the Joshua pic. As a thumb, it actually shows almost nothing, that unfortunately lowers it's value in articles, IMO. --Janke | Talk 18:49, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
  • Support A well-known feature of the Southern California landscape used in films etc. for decades (including Less Than Zero (film)). For those who are less familiar, this large wind energy farm is adjacent to the main freeway heading east into the Mojave Desert from Los Angeles (which is a major artery for transportation to the Palm Springs resort communities, Las Vegas, and other eastward destinations). I would have supported for encyclopedic merit before the current energy crisis, and in light of events these last couple of years its ev has increased as an idea ahead of its time. Not a bad panorama, either. DurovaCharge! 22:57, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
  • Weak Support Impressive, but I have to agree with Janke in saying that its difficult to see the windmills in the thumb. SpencerT♦C 14:08, 11 October 2008 (UTC)