This photo was taken in September, in the field behind the house: a familiar place then, or so it seems. I like the sense of emptiness, or rather, the effect of having been emptied. Viewed in the abstract, the stubble ridges attract me too: a more active idea embodied now, something akin to tracks and of being drawn at speed over the brow of the hill to some bright, unseen future. On the other hand this might easily be a false reading; the large straw bale sitting below the false horizon has a sentinel look. A fortified outpost? The perception is disturbing. I start to ponder on who exactly is running the reality we believe we inhabit and why on earth, and for earth’s sake, do we continue to entrust them with it. Which brings me to the medieval notion wherein people believed they got the kings they deserved. Also a disturbing thought: but disturbing enough to make us now take action and change the picture? I wonder.
Tish Farrell 
Beautifully shot. Rule of thirds really rules!
Thank you, Ian. One might also say ‘a good crop’ 🙂
Fantastically captured and that field looks so beautiful and most of all a symbol that there are no secrets to success, only hard work. Agriculture is hard work. 🙂
Yes, Drake. You’re right. It is hard work, though also a bit hard on the soil 😉
Fantastic photograph . . . . . it is certainly one that makes you reflect
Thanks, Becky.
This is a powerful image. Your accompanying thoughts equally so. Thank you very much ….Janet
Thank you, Janet. There seems to be too much to think about at this time. And even more to deflect.
It has a dystopian feel to it, especially with the black and white effect
Thanks, Pam. It’s an interesting conflict – benign or threatening. Which view to choose?
Verging towards threatening—reminds me of Divergent’s empty fields outside of the city.
Ah that’s an intriguing comparison.
Oh what a great photo for this week. I absolutely adore it 😀
That’s very lovely of you, Cee. Happy weekend!
Interesting image!
I remember that photo from a previous post. It does have a dystopian look to it. Sounds like you are doing some deep thinking. I like the direction you are going. Critiquing society is essential if we are going to change it
Thanks, Suzanne. More thinking than doing at the moment 🙂
Perfect!
Thank you, Jennie.
You’re welcome, Tish.
I like the shot. The sense of infinity
I like that observation.
Perspective is all!
Regards Thom
Thanks, Thom – and especially in these times of some very dodgy perspectives 🙂