Thursday, February 19, 2009

Fodder for Thought/ Sky Watch

A few fields have not yet been harvested

Out catching the sunset, we noticed these corn stalks standing tall against the sky. Early snow last fall prevented many farmers from harvesting all their fields.


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76 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 8:22 AM

    this is beautiful. it almost looks warm...whoa, who am i kidding. we are in the middle of a white out. ick.

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  2. RuthFebruary 19, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    A lovely picture! The sun this week was such a pleasure. I look for winter birds in these unharvested fields (and deer).

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  3. WalkerFebruary 19, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Your pictures are terrific. I would like permission to use several of your pictures in my Lent 2009 Study Blog. I'll provide attribution credit and a link to your blog. Thanks in advance.

    Walker
    http://sumclent2009.blogspot.com
    http://sandiegousa.blogspot.com

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  4. floretaFebruary 19, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    wow, brilliant colors! great job.

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  5. JudyFebruary 19, 2009 at 10:54 AM

    Brilliant sky! Warms the soul if not the body.

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  6. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Hi There, Thanks for visiting my blog. I am enjoying looking at yours. George says that you have been on his blog before (Senior Moments). He's my 'better half.'

    Thanks again--and come back anytime.
    Betsy
    P.S. Your photography is TERRIFIC!!!!

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  7. BarbFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    That is surreal! I also love the hay bales in the previous post. I love taking photos of fields of hay bales, too. There's something about it that always makes be feel safe and happy!

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  8. PERBSFebruary 19, 2009 at 12:06 PM

    Very pretty sunset made even more beautiful with the darkness (silhouettes) of the corn stalks.

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  9. JanieFebruary 19, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    Great photo! I love the cornstalks standing up in front of the golden sky.

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  10. LouiseFebruary 19, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    Bummer for the farmers. What a great photo opportunity for you! The colors are splendid!

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  11. MaryFebruary 19, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Wow, that color is amazing! Happy SWF. :)

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    Beautiful shot. I know it's hard for farmers when weather interferes with their full crops. Apart from that, I love the way talk dried stalks look and you caught that in such marvelous light.

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  13. Rune EideFebruary 19, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    I liked the glorious colours, but even more the structure in the foreground. To me that makes the picture.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    This is a beautiful photo - You definitely captured this at the perfect time!!! Happy Sky Watching!

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    I like the old corn stalks braving the weather. Nice shot. I thought I would try it this week and see how it goes.

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  16. Gill - That British WomanFebruary 19, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    what a super photo, I love the colours..

    Gill

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:03 PM

    Haha, we both went orange today! Love your sky!

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:05 PM

    Delightful composition. those stalks are so stark against the sky.

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  19. Brad MyersFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Everything about this photo is beautiful, thanks for sharing it.

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  20. MerisiFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Food for Big Bird! :-)

    Gorgeous sky!

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  21. SaraGFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:24 PM

    Oh WOW, this photo is just stunning!!! Beautiful beautiful color!! The corn stalks add so much to it too!!

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  22. KimFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:30 PM

    Absolutely stunning. The cornstalks add so much to the gorgeous sunset

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  23. Suffeli kuvaileeFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    SO BEAUTIFUL!!!
    have a nice weekend!! ;)

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  24. DewdropFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    Such a dramatic shot! It almost looks like people dancing in silhouette. Love the way the sun is allowing just a beaming streak of light to pass through, radiating the whole sky! Awesome!

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  25. MojoFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    I hope they didn't lose too much of the crop to the cold! Wonderful blaze of color really sets off the earth tones in the foreground!

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  26. BeckyFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    Lots and lots of this scene here too. I think winter surprised the farmers with such an early appearance they didn't get all the crops in.
    Beautiful shot EG.
    Happy SWF

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  27. Reader WilFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Another masterpiece! Always a feast to visit your blog! Have a great SWF!

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  28. TeriFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Ohmygod it's GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!

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  29. This Is My Blog - fishing guyFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    EG: This Golden Sunset makes me go OOOHHH / AAAWWW. It goes well with the yellow cornfield.

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  30. Guy DFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Awesome photo as always, you never disappoint!

    Have a great weekend!
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  31. VALKYRIENFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:49 PM

    A stunning photo! Great composition and colours!

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  32. LeneFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Wow ;)! Lots of great photos here lately. This one is just sooooo beautiful, and I love the color! And the monochrome one is gorgeous!!

    Have a perfect weekend, hopefully on photohunt :)

    Greetings from winternorway :)

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  33. Sylvia KFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    Stunning color, great compostion! Really beautiful! Thanks for sharing and Happy SWF!

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  34. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    What a very unusual sky - great capture.

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  35. CarolynFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Absolutely breathtaking and I love the remnents of the corn stocks. I also like your sepia shot of the hay bails. Beautiful work. Smiles

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  36. SandyCarlsonFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Wow, wow, wow. We sure do gain from someone else's neglect or oversight. Beautiful.

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  37. Diane AZFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:34 PM

    I do like those cornstalks standing against the sky amazing colors!

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  38. UnknownFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:38 PM

    I really,really,really love that picture!!What else can I say?

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  39. judi/GmjFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:40 PM

    :) Beautiful. I be back tonight with the lights off to enjoy the sunset.

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  40. UnknownFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:46 PM

    What a great photo. That color is amazing!

    Have a nice weekend.

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  41. CarlettaFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    Stunning!
    The corn stalks in the foreground remind me of little teepees and a ceremonial stick with feathers blowing in the wind.
    Must be something in my heritage but I love this.

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  42. Susie of ArabiaFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:59 PM

    All I can manage is - WOW! Stunning!
    http://susieofarabia.wordpress.com/

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  43. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Really spectacular. The stalks almost look ceremonial, like feathered lances stuck in the ground, waving at the sky!

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  44. Jane Hards PhotographyFebruary 19, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    Flamming orange and gorgeous.

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  45. Connie T.February 19, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    That picture is beautiful. I opened up your blog and said "WOW" so pretty.

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  46. Dancin FoolFebruary 19, 2009 at 5:23 PM

    Hello! That is such a beautiful shot, very simple and very effective. The sky colour reminds my of an egg yolk.

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  47. FO - 2February 19, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    LOVELY!
    Every little detail here is just wonderful! :)
    Beautiful composition.

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  48. Kathy WFebruary 19, 2009 at 6:28 PM

    The colors do give the false impression of being warm. Beautiful colors. =) Hope you have a great friday.

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  49. JanFebruary 19, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Just perfect. I love the corn stalks silhouetted against the sky.

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  50. PJFebruary 19, 2009 at 9:01 PM

    That's spectacular. I feel warmer already.
    I've never thought about a snow preventing a harvest. That must be devestating. I hope all goes well this year.
    Happy SWF!

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  51. RoseFebruary 19, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    Wow! Very, very beautiful!

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  52. Tink *~*~*February 19, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    They look like soldiers standing in the field, the last tattered remains of their banners lifted by the wind. It's a wonderful shot :)

    Tink *~*~*
    NEW at My Mobile Adventures *~*~* :
    La Luna Obscura

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  53. NaturegirlFebruary 19, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    What an amazing brilliant sky! You take the best sunsets..you must go to Arizona!

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  54. Quiet PathsFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:03 PM

    This really is a very reflective image; for a meditation. Just gorgeous colors. The stalks look like they are waiting...

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  55. UnknownFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Oh this is a stunning shot with all the colour and interesting silhouettes.

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  56. Tammie LeeFebruary 20, 2009 at 2:18 AM

    This is a wonderful image. I love all the old grasses in the foreground! It reminds me old burial grounds with flags on sticks.

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  57. Firefly the Travel GuyFebruary 20, 2009 at 2:33 AM

    Your pictures never dissapoint. They are always outstanding in quality and in subject. But I'm sure everybody has told you that by now. I am in awe of you.

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  58. ArnaudFebruary 20, 2009 at 2:34 AM

    Whaouu !! i'm just discovering your blog, your pictures are so beautiful.
    congratulations

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  59. Colin CampbellFebruary 20, 2009 at 5:48 AM

    Stunning shot.

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  60. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    Beautiful shot. The colors in the sky are amazing and I think the foreground is a perfect setting.

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  61. InkivääriFebruary 20, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    What a beautiful sky like in fire - a gorgeous shot! We had here harvestproblems because of too rain last autumn...

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  62. Adrienne ZwartFebruary 20, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Another beautiful sunset!

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  63. maryt/theteachFebruary 20, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    For a moment I thought of Masai warriors standing in the sun, EG! Another wonderful photo! :)

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  64. Small City ScenesFebruary 20, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Super shot. Too bad about the farmers thought but I suppose the birds and deer are finding the corn. MB

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  65. GattinaFebruary 20, 2009 at 10:56 AM

    Wow ! that's absolutely gorgious ! so romantic !!

    BTW the elephants in the parc were out of little wooden pieces nailed together.

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  66. TarolinoFebruary 20, 2009 at 2:53 PM

    This picture is unbelievable! That colour of the sky is simply amazing and such a stark contrast to the grey stalks sticking up from the snow. Artistic and creative photography!

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  67. JudyFebruary 20, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    Gorgeous, saturated colours!!

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  68. GeorgeFebruary 20, 2009 at 5:48 PM

    This has to be one of the most beautiful pictures I've seen! Absolutely gorgeous.

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  69. EveFebruary 20, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    Wow - your skywatch photo is gorgeous!!

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  70. UnknownFebruary 20, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Just beautiful. You're so talented.

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  71. soulbrushFebruary 20, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    i am sure all has been said about this, so i will just sigh....

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  72. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Awesome and eerie color.

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  73. UnknownFebruary 20, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    I really love sunset..One of a kind sky you have there. you perfectly captured a very nice sky....

    SUPERNOVA and SWEETPAIN
    ANGELS IN MY LIFE

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  74. Lilli & NevadaFebruary 21, 2009 at 2:27 AM

    Oh my goodness you won the prize for this week . Oh I forgot they don't give prizes, well they should

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  75. Coy HillFebruary 21, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    To bad about the farmers losing their crops but it does make for a stunning photograph!

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  76. vincibeneFebruary 21, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Breathtaking!

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