Golden, ripe wheat in a vast Montana wheat field south of Chinook.
Every time I drive by a vast Montana wheat field I think of the subtle, minimalist photography of Hiroshi Sugimoto. I'm a big fan of his work. And while he focuses mostly on seascapes, it is hard not to imagine the sea when you drive past a Montana wheat field.
When the stiff Montana winds blow, the wheat creates waves in the field just like water would. Combines move across the wheat like large boats on the ocean. The fields here are so large and so far from the shores of a gravel road they often resemble the sea. And yes, the land here is often so flat, you see nothing but a sea of wheat from the place you stand to the horizon over yonder.
It truly is a special place here. While many photographers concentrate on the mountains to the west of me, I find a special peace here on the open plains of north central Montana.
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Matts Confrey 32 months ago | reply
Great shot.
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Captain Kimo 32 months ago | reply
Beautiful photo... love it!
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Evangelina M 32 months ago | reply
Gorgeous.
gezty - coming back 32 months ago | reply
Superb
stevenbulman44 32 months ago | reply
Awesome shot, great detail and color
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Benjamin Postlewait 32 months ago | reply
This is outstanding. Love the depth and color. The lighting was well captured too. I love a really shallow depth of field and this nails it.
Noah William Gilman 32 months ago | reply
Crazy-cool. Love this shot. Very conceptual.
JustinJensen 32 months ago | reply
what an awesome shot! the transition from clarity to sky is excellent
Chaetogaster 32 months ago | reply
beautful!
Stefan.J. 32 months ago | reply
mate this is amazing!
rainer.kiefer 32 months ago | reply
beautiful capture....well done !!
Kathy Froilan 31 months ago | reply
love these colors and the perfect composition!
Huleo-1 31 months ago | reply
Fantastic dof.
Mitch Snooks 28 months ago | reply
very nice
shuttermeister 28 months ago | reply
Amazing everything.
cedergreenphoto 26 months ago | reply
I like the shallow DOF you used here Todd. I love wheat fields, and look forward to getting to the Palouse area in Eastern WA this year.
ippei + janine 26 months ago | reply
Gorgeous colour tone and smooth bokeh!
PincasPhoto 20 months ago | reply
Stunning colour.
dovelet 17 months ago | reply
Your comments add so much to this photo and make it a true favorite!
Accarò 17 months ago | reply
Wonderful Picture!!
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