IMG_7507 Field of hay
Along a river levee, a field of hay for as long as you can see.
Along a river levee, a field of hay for as long as you can see.
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This photo was taken in Perry County, MO along the Mississippi river levee. I am a self-taught photographer and am always trying the latest tip I hear from others. So for this photo, I was looking at a line of repetitive items. I don't like (or know how) to do post editing, so this one was just cropped to bring the bales closer and to create a starting point. Always a work in progress, but a very fun one.Time
I tagged along with my husband to go look at these hay bales; they were for sale and he needed to check them out first. So we went for a little drive and made our way down to the levee about mid afternoon. The sun is to my left to the west and these bales were lined up to the north. Late summer in Missouri has some of the most crisp blue skies and fluffy clouds, it just made the perfect backdrop for the green grass and trees. The sun has a glow on them, but not direct so that it was not too bright. It was the perfect time of day to be there on that Sunday in August of 2016.Lighting
Truly and honestly, the lighting was all God. He provides the sunshine and the brilliant blue sky and the colors of nature. I just had to see it and take the picture.Equipment
My camera is a Canon Power Shot SX30 IS. It is not a fancy camera, nor too advanced, but it gets the job done. This was shot holding the camera in my hand - no tripod, flash or special lens. It's perfect for what I need - for now....Inspiration
We live in the country on a family farm and I love agricultural scenes. I believe that agricultural photos tell a much bigger story that what is before the eye. I love the message - the 10,000 words - that this photo shares. It is the finished product of many days of hard work, sweat and muscle, big machines or old tractors. It speaks of tradition and necessity and God's provision. It shows the pride of a farmer through the product of his hard work and effort and the satisfaction of a job well done. This picture shows that not all farming takes place in giant fields, that sometimes even small tucked away places need attention and can supply essential nourishment for the rest of the farm. I truly do love how the humbleness of an agricultural scene can speak to the heart even if you are not from the country.Editing
I do not, with the exception of cropping when needed.In my camera bag
I don't carry a camera bag nor do I have any other equipment except my camera; it goes in whatever bag I take or on my shoulder. And I never leave home without it. Never.Feedback
First just let me say I'm honored and in awe that you are asking me these questions; I truly am a novice and am learning ever so slowly. So thanks for your interest and appreciation for what I have shared. I really don't qualify to give advise, however I can share suggestions of what I do and hopefully it will be something that will encourage other beginners like myself. Like I said, I truly do not leave home without my camera, you never know what you will come upon that will be a great shot or something that helps you with a photo challenge. Be brave, what I mean here is, don't be afraid to stop along the road (in a safe spot) and take a picture of something you've admired for a while. Something I enjoy doing are story/seasonal shots. I have two fields I am "documenting" as the season changes, at least twice a month or more if I can and remember, I stop to take pictures of the fields as they change throughout the year, it's a challenge for myself. I'm learning patience, lighting and shadows, close ups and full scenes, different angles and having fun. I like to grab my husband or a friend and go country road driving; it's more fun and much easier if someone else is driving. We go down gravel roads we've never traveled and see where they take us and find lots of hidden treasures - you can do the same thing if you just take a different route home every once in a while. And lastly, don't be afraid to wait for the shot you want, sometimes the scenes are there only to enjoy and look at and not always for the camera. When you wait, sometimes it comes back to you even better than you first thought. Have fun, enjoy and just keep shooting.
