Amber Waves of Grain

How many times lately have you noticed the golden brown fields in the afternoon sun? Acres upon acres of wheat are grown right here in Pasquotank County. In 2007, Pasquotank County was the 4th leading producer of wheat in North Carolina with 23,000 acres planted producing 966,000 bushels. In 2006, production was even higher on less acres planted as yields were significantly higher. I'm not sure what 2008 holds in store in terms of total production, but I do know the beauty of nature when I see it.

Several times lately I've had the opportunity to be waiting alongside a field, watching the crop sway to and fro in a light wind, and finding the effect captivating. This evening I spent a few minutes at the edge of a wheat field, camera in hand, exploring the various patterns and hues - golden brown on green, golden brown on blue, awash in golden brown. The color and intricacies of nature are beautiful in many combinations. I'd like to say I'll be able to resist photographing it again tomorrow, but I'm not so sure.


Today we caught beams of life coming from more of nature's wonder.

Have We Caught Yours?