While I do maintain one meadow solely for wildlife, another favorite spot is commercially farmed. Mowing usually destroys the natural or wild look of an area for a time so that it does not make for photogenic backgrounds. I looked at this spot closely as mowing time neared and realized that the "wild" look of photographs could be preserved if only a small portion was left in natural meadow grasses.
In a win-win situation, the farmer graciously agreed to this, so on mowing day I accompanied him and pointed out which area I wanted preserved.
Mowing With A HaybineThis machine mows the grass. After it dries for a day or so, the farmer returns and rakes the hay into windrows and then bales them into large round bales.
The "Business End" of The Haybine
Recently Baled Meadow
Whitetail Buck Arrives
Whitetail Buck In Early Morning SunlightI wish to thank the farmer so much for his co-operation. For more Camera Critters photographs, click Here!
23 comments:
Excellent as always Willard! I love the light in that last shot.
So kind of the farmer to grant your wish.
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Beautifully captured images of such gentle creatures.
Willard, just great ... the beautiful buck and the mowing!
Wonderful and beautiful photos and great post Willard.
Beautiful captures, Willard. The wildlife shots do look completely natural-you'd never know this was right next to a mown field.
I really like the photo of the mower attachment. The angle makes it so interesting.
Have a great weekend!
How thoughtful of you AND the farmer. Love that natural look
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Willard: What a neat capture of the buck.
Nice series. Looks like he'll be a nice buck. Blue Skies.
Oh my gosh, he's a handsome buck!
Wow, now that is definitely a win-win situation. Beautifully shot!
I am so glad you were able to preserve the meadow for the wildlife. I wonder why more people don't do this. Here in Ohio the government pays farmers not to plant crops and some are left to grow into a kind of wild area but so far none have gone back to a wilderness state.
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Thank goodness you asked and the farmer said "yes" to leaving the grasses! That last shot is absolutely breathtaking! WOW!
And hope you are feeling better!!!
Beautiful snaps. The snaps of the Buck are nice.
How wonderful that are able to provide that habitat in the meadow for wildlife! Excellent photos - that buck is stunning!
Willard - this gives us a perspective of your understanding of the animal behavior and using that knowledge to come up with such innovative ideas. Congratulations to you and a big thank you to that farmer who cooperated with you...Thomas
This is a great idea and as you say a win-win way.
I also enjoyed the post below with the butterfly's and rabbit... these will also benifit from your new fieldlayout.... Well done all round Willard
Beautiful photo's Willard. That is an awesome buck!!
Take care
Nice collection of photographs there, but a bit saddening to see farmlands instead of the forest out there! But that's the case in most of the parts of the world sadly.
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It just wouldn't be the same with mown grass. That's quite a beauty. The morning light really enhances him.
where was that second shot taken?
Sandy, The hayfield (round bales) is on our family farm, while the field with the tall grass belongs to a friend. All are in Fulton County, Pa.
Fantastic photos as always.
What a great idea to coordinate with the farmer. So glad it worked out for you. The images are priceless.
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