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Wheat Shocks

by Michael Dreese

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted June 24, 201029 views3 comments
I took this image near Selinsgrove, Pa. on an Amish farm. The owner told me that her family still utilizes this traditional method of harvesting in order to preserve the tradition for future generations. Most of the surrounding farms have adopted mechanized systems. I was really drawn to the textures of the grain and this closeup emerged as my favorite from the shoot. All comments welcome.

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3 comments
Comment posted by Buck Ward on June 24, 2010 at 5:47 PM
The texture of the grain is terrific, the way the heads curl over. And you've saved a visual record of tradition for posterity, same as the Amish farmer.
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Comment posted by Stan Rose on June 24, 2010 at 8:58 PM
Yeah, thats an awesome subject! Great textures. I think it might have been stronger if there were a way to get the red as a solid bg rather than just the sliver at top.
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Comment posted by Peter Conway on June 24, 2010 at 9:56 PM
Very cool. Hard to believe anyone still does this. :smile:

Peter
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