Future hay field, Macricostas Preserve
Friday, May 23rd, 2008
Washington, Connecticut. This field is part of the Macricostas Preserve of the Steep Rock Land Trust. I first knew it as a corn field but this year it’s planted with grass and will be hayed in late summer.
This lone tree is the only one on the entire field and it no doubt either gives the tractor driver fits or gives him or her a challenge. I’ve always wondered why it was never cut down, must be that it’s a challenge.
The trail I am on stays on the perimeter of this field and runs in front of the trees in the distance. On the right side of this frame the path crosses Bee Brook and a swamp and then works its way up the hill behind in a series of switchbacks. The end of the trail, on the top of the hill which, in typical east coast fashion is called "The Pinnacle," is a spectacular view of Lake Waramaug.
Wow, fantastic, Richard. I think the first one is the pick of the two, but both are very nice.
Thanks Dale. On the firs one I was not happy to see the crest of the hill on the horizon; I had tried to find a place low enough so that wouldn’t show but I guess I missed it in he viewfinder. The grass, however, in that shot is interesting for sure. Thanks.
I understand about the hill from your perspective, but I don’t feel it’s a big distraction since I have no pre-conceived idea of whether or not it should be there. The grass and the overall simplicity is what I like.
Beautiful, nice color, you have great eye;)