I think this fellah needs a couple dozen more trees, if only to finish the oasis effect he's started here. I do like the effect you've created by punching up the contrast, John, and your title is perhaps the most appropriate of any. A standing joke here in North Dakota, because our plains are so wide open, is that the state tree is a telephone pole. I've seen many farmsteads here that are isolated like this, so it really rings true to me. Very nice. S&F.
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Some of the farmers around here farm everything but the front and back yard John, so I am familiar with scenes much like this. I really like the starkness of the photo. The High Key really makes it stand out.
The starkness and simplicity here is captured so perfectly. This is definitely a favorite for me. The composition and angle make this a spectacular photo. WOW, I actually would love to go there. Bravo, John, this is a tremendous piece.