After The Burn

Spring has been trying to lay its rejuvenating hand upon this part of the country, but the cold of late winter doesn't want to give up without a fight. I have no idea the amount of land, mostly flint hill areas that have received spring burning. I wouldn't hesitate to guess in the 100's of thousand's of acres minimum. There are old believes that one shouldn't burn until after April 1st. But long term research has shown valuable benefits as early as February.
This area was burned the first week of March. The colder temps have made the green new growth of tall grasses move at a slower pace so far, but I get the feeling things are going to pick up rather quickly.

Rough leave dogwood are setting buds, some Wild Plums are blooming along with the Redbud. Mede Sedge, Wild Pansy (Johnny Jump-ups) and Wild Parsley, at least that's what I've ran across so far.
Taken yesterday afternoon.

Canon EF17-40 f/4L @ 30mm
Exposure Manual: f/16, 1/8
Crop: Full Frame

Brad, great picture of "Flint Hills change". I love all the temporarily exposed rock next to the fresh, green grass, it really tells a story. Like the winding curves that lead your eye to the tree in the back and the contrast between the rock and the grass in the foreground. Nicely done.

Very interesting picture, Brad. Your'e right, Winter doesn't want to quit yet.(maybe we are all just anxious for spring) It would be fun to go back to the same place every week or so and see how fast it greens.
I had always believed that March is the best time to burn but it probably varies from year to year depending on conditions. Anyway, things should be nice and green in a few weeks.

Great composition here, as well as showing a great story of the greening of the hills. Very nice shot.

It's nice to see this transition Brad. I remember a couple of your images from last year after the burn. With your newfound access I hope you get to document the progress to summer greens quite extensively.

I can never seem to escape the daily requirements of life long enough to catch these annual events. Thanks for sharing.

It is good to see that fire management is better understood these days. In the 70s when it was first being advocated people thought it was crazy! Funny how time and experience cast new light on old craziness.