A rustic fence post encircled with weed and wire.
A little closer look.
Beyond the fence post was a farmer's first cutting of hay. It's a little later than normal but nearby farmers are finally cutting and putting up this year's first cutting. This was cut last week and most was moved and covered. Some got drenched last night with the severe thunderstorms that came through our area. We had strong winds, thunder, lightning and a little hail but no damage. Less than an hour away my hometown was inundated with close to three inches of rain in a few hours time and is seeing the worst flooding in its history. As I type this the sun is shining outside my window and it looks like a beautiful ending to a very stormy day.Linking to Friday's Fences.
i don't know which i'd choose as a favorite. these 3 would make an AWESOME framed series or a great note card set!
ReplyDeleteand i meant to say, i'm glad you made it thru the storms okay!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rural photography! So glad you are seeing sunshine after all that rain. It's been a crazy year. xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous group of photos- love the last one...there is just something about a freshly cut hay field.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your outdoor life today.
ReplyDeleteI always like weathered would. Your shots show a good example of weathered wood.
ReplyDeleteVery nice DOF...love all three shots!
ReplyDeletei love the close up of the fence post. nice!! hay bales - always a fan of those. ( :
ReplyDeletehave a good weekend.
Nice shots love them all. We had storms come through last night too. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteI always like closeups of old fence post too. I know you were glad to have sunshine!
ReplyDeleteLovely photos...that last photo, especially! I love the expanse!
ReplyDeleteIf that old fence post could talk, it would have stories to tell --about life in that area all through the years..
ReplyDeleteSorry about your rain and flooding --but I'm glad you had nothing severe at your home. That storm did alot of damage in many areas.
Hugs,
Betsy
Terrific captures! I love to see fresh cut hay bales!
ReplyDeleteI see you take amazing shots Carletta, I love your fence photos with the perfect macro background. I can also see the next post about the titmouse, you take stunning photos!
ReplyDeleteI'm along for the journey, hope you don't mind. I'll visit from time to time and stop by to say hello.
Have yourself a fantastic weekend! I hope you have plenty of sunshine for that hay. We've also been getting a lot of rain for this time of year, such is life... the saying "You gotta make hay while the sun is shining" just popped into my head... sheesh! lol
Wat Nice photo,s of the fresh hay and the fence post
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures you show of some beautiful fences.
ReplyDeleteWish you a good week-end :) Hanne Bente
I'm sorry to hear about the flooding and storms in your area. We were fortunate in that most of the bad weather missed us. Your photos are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGreat show of perspective here my friend.
ReplyDeleteArtsy shots...and I LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos Carletta, beautiful rural scenes.
ReplyDeleteThat was quite a storm that went through last night. I'm glad you didn't have any damage. I saw on the news a lot of downed trees on rooftops.
Wishing you a great weekend.
Denise
An English Girl Rambles
Beautiful close up of the fence Carletta, I bet it smelt gorgeous there after they'd cut the hay :)
ReplyDeleteIndiana had a doozy of a storm night before last too. Fortunately for us, it passed by mostly to our south.
ReplyDeleteLove that first shot, with the focus on the fence and the hazy hay field in the background.
I don't know why, but I found your picture of the old fence post very romantic. Maybe a good memory was made close by!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots!
ReplyDeleteThese were very enjoyable photos. So peaceful and serene looking.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos! West Virginia has so much beauty.
ReplyDeletebetsy
I'm really liking your recent style of photography, Carletta. Especially the soft focus backgrounds with strong foreground interest. This time between the end of spring and beginning summer is a good time to be in the country--as your photos prove.
ReplyDeleteCrazy weather everywhere it seems like; looks like a happy ending there though.
ReplyDeleteI wish I was looking at these scenes for myself...just exactly the type that catches my eye.
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