The reason you see double tracks spaced out in the crop rows is that these tracks were most likely made by a unique crop sprayer, the patented Melroe Spra Coupe, one of the oddest looking pieces of farm machinery. It was built high to glide harmlessly over tall crops and has spray arms that fold out a long ways over the crops. That way a sprayer can cover more acreage and leave less tracks in a field... just as you see here. This is a very nice representation of my state's rural areas, and it's interesting to see it's interpretation in the eyes of a North Carolinian. I hope others here can appreciate the wide open spaces of the northern plains the way you obviously do, Ted.

After spending time in North Dakota driving the back roads, which are excellent, we appreciated the rural openness and scenery no single photo can capture. Our trip to New England was a disappointment compared to ND as there are beautiful scenes; but not mile after beautiful mile like North Dakota. Of course the guides by Nikoneer made our vacation perfect.

Caught your photo here the other day, and bookmarked it. And now, once again, here's I be.


Ok, cutting to the suggestion chase..

"A North Dakota evening" - Cropped


Changes the aspect ratio, however and to my eyes/mind ... losing that portion of the sky places just that lil' more emphasis on the trees and water.

And the lines created by the crop sprayer.


What do you think? (And I hope you don't mind me messing with your image here.)


Either/or.. very pleasant scene/setting to view. :o)

Actually it is a cropped version. The field covered a 90 degree slice of vision. The dark area above the hills are clouds that looked this way due to the sun angle. I feel the hills and clouds give more distance perspective and the fields make the eyes go the full distance of the photo only to be surprised there is no sky visible except for the clouds. As always, thanks for your suggestions and observations.

Well done. Beautifully composed. Living in the midwest, I often find it difficult to capture relatively "ordinary" scenes. You have taken this view, kind of "ordinary" (no offense), and turned it into something very special. I admire your skill.

Wonderful capture and work, such wide open spaces

This is so Great...

Simple.glowing.elegant and just plain great!