I have the fortune to live in a comfortable suburb, within easy reach of a small city, and just around the corner from the countryside. The best of all worlds! The Lens Artists challenge this week is about the countryside, so here are a few photos taken just minutes from my house.
These neighbors of mine grow the most delicious corn and sell it in a roadside stand. In late summer and early autumn we try to have fresh corn on the cob often.
This is one of their fields. You can see that barn in the background on the left.
Some years, they grow sunflowers in that field. This is a picture I took there a couple of years ago.
This was taken in November a couple of years ago in a bit of woods just down the road. I like the moodiness of the bare branches and the cloudy sky.
Posted in response to Lens-Artists #64: Countryside, with thanks to Amy for posting this week’s challenge.
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That is very ideal! Beautiful photos of the small town and countryside. 🙂
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Thank you, Amy. Yes, I am very lucky in my living situation. And thank you for this week’s prompt.
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Seems you’ve got it all Celia! When we were in Ghent we had corn just as they were bringing it in from the field. A whole different thing from store-bought! Lucky you 😊
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Yes, we’re spoiled by the local corn. We basically won’t eat corn on the cob if it wasn’t in the field earlier today. The scientists tell me that the natural sugars in the kernels begin converting to starches the moment it’s picked, so by the next day there’s not much left. Fresh is best!
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What an idyllic spot. I can see why you live here.
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I count my blessings! Thanks.
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Now I see Living on the Edge advantages – fresh corn cobs are delicious. We usually go to the nearest farmer to pick them ourselves. This year they did not grow any! Glad to know you have got them!
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I’ve never had corn I picked myself. Sounds heavenly!
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The children used to love it too!
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First timing visiting from Becky’s Lines and Squares, your lines are wonderful.
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Thanks for visiting, Becky! I’m glad you enjoyed these images.
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