The landscape is going through its annual harvesting cycle, with large bales sitting out in the shorn fields. This shot is fairly heavily processed (I used high levels of noise reduction which creates the flattening of detail). Somehow though I feel it sums up the beauty of the countryside rather better than the properly processed image. An alternative shot (properly processed) is today's 365 entry.
SittingFox
7 Aug 2007Nice artistic feel :up:
I cannot see a haybale without thinking of those eastern coyotes / tweed wolves I often mention from the Smokies, fast asleep atop of the hay to keep out of reach of curious pups… 😀
Flying Red Fox Blog
7 Aug 2007Nice pic:) I hope the latest Foot and Mouth scare dosent spread or we wont be able to enjoy the lovelly countryside.
Words
8 Aug 2007Adele, wise old coyotes! A nice safe lookout and no messing fro the kids. Sounds perfect!
Mark, it will probably be a few weeks before we know the extent of the foot and mouth. Here's hoping it stays contained, but I wouldn't be surprised if they find a few more cases yet.
Vulpes vulpes
9 Aug 2007Super photo! The effects work well – very much akin to a good painting.