Overseer of the Harvest
by Barbara McMahon
Title
Overseer of the Harvest
Artist
Barbara McMahon
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I drove by this field in Haldimand County, Ontario almost everyday for 30 years while going to work in the big city. Just a field. Sometimes it produced hay, corn, oats or wheat. One day I cycled past it and then I noticed how incredibly beautiful it was in every way. The open expanse of wheat was being caressed by the wind against an expanse of clear blue skies. A couple of days later, I took my camera with me but I was too late. The wheat had been combined. The grain and straw taken away by the farmer and all that was left was the stubble. Then I saw how breathtaking this field was with or without its crop. This image is about 10 years old now and occasionally I go for a drive to visit this place. It's still the same. Rotating crops that are guarded by the lone tree, the Overseer of the Harvest.
Thank you for viewing. Barbara McMahon
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December 3rd, 2012
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Comments (9)
Sorin Apostolescu
Simply beautiful ....
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you so much Sorin! I love your comment. Definitely just a simple subject and sublimely beautiful.
Lois Bryan
I LOVE this!!! Fabulous photography .. wonderful clarity .. and those marching low clouds are ideal!! By the way, your title is spot on!!!! f/v
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you so much Lois! Just one of those perfect timing moments. So fleeting sometimes.
Barbara McMahon
Thank you Shelley Myke for featuring Overseer of the Harvest in Canadian Wildlife and Nature Photography! Much appreciated.
Sharon Mick
Very nice and inviting...voted.
Barbara McMahon replied:
Thank you so much Sharon! I appreciate your support very much. Thank you also for featuring this image in your wonderful Women Artist group!
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