July in the Country

July in the Country

I was not raised on a farm, there is so much I don't know about farming.

I was raised in a semi-rural area and when I walked out my back door the farmer's fields were right there at the end of our property.

I used to watch Mr Kennedy on his tractor and then after the wheat harvest we were allowed to walk across the field.

Today, living in the country on a farm part time I have learned a couple of things.

I have learned that when the heads of the wheat bend down it is time to harvest.  This will usually happen late July.

These are such hot and lazy days.

I look forward to the wheat harvest and this is why.

Getting photos like this after the straw has been rolled makes me bounce out of bed and run out of the house in pyjamas and rubber boots, camera in hand.

It's not always easy to get the light just right.

Sometimes you have to wait for a cloud to float by.

What I didn't like about walking across Mr Kennedy's fields after the harvest was the wheat stubble.  It always scratched my ankles.

That's why I took to wearing boots.

I love those long shadows and the colour of the light.

Before you go....

We want to show you one more thing.

A spectacular summer sunset.

I like this one because at the top of the picture you can see an illuminated jet trail.





Thanks for stopping by.

Barbara

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A Winter's Walk in the Country

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A Winter's Walk in the Country

It has been cold, snowy, overcast, and sometimes drizzly in the country where we are.  Here are a few pictures that will be sure to keep you inside with a warm cup of tea.

Sunrise.  The sky looks promising.  It's not long until it is completely clouded over.

Two gate posts near the driveway.

A  view of the leafless maple tree and old shed.

We call this our Mental Health Bench.  It is positioned under a tree and it is near the garden.  The garden is not in the picture.

Looking out across the fields.

After a storm.

Ice and Snow

I know that winter has its beauty, and it really does.   But, wait until you see it here in the Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Another view of the shed.

Coffee on the Porch.



I'll be back soon.  Thanks for stopping by.

Barbara

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