For land that has drunk the rain that often falls on it, and produces a crop useful to those for whose sake it is cultivated, receives a blessing from God. Hebrews 6:7
In previous posts I have talked about certain things "catching my eye." It happens all the time. Yet, with this topic, I think I can also say, it catches my heart, too. There is something about crops/harvest that amazes me and stirs up my heart with worship for God. It is fascinating to me, how food develops from little seeds and how it grows with time and nurturing. I love the whole process and each stage seems to be beautiful on its own (except maybe for the seed part.) :) After living away for almost 8 years and then returning to the Central Valley- It seemed that I had new eyes with which to appreciate the process of food production around here. Every late summer, early fall brings a sense of anticipation in me as the fruit stands are overflowing with variety and I consider the different nut harvests. I have been able to "help" some friends from time to time with their harvest. I didn't actually do much! Mostly, I just wanted my boys and I to get to share in that hard work, get dirty, and see more of the complete process of how food gets on our table and around the world. When I think about it, I can't really reason why I would be excited about standing/sitting in an orchard watching the truckloads of nuts load and leave, or why I would get such pleasure out of making sure the nuts got picked up and put on the elevator without debris, etc. I can't explain it! But, I do like it!
Here are some pictures I was able to capture yesterday. I don't think I used a whole lot of technique-- Maybe just a little with composition guidelines. My goal was more to just capture what I thought was beautiful and/or fascinating while practicing Macro or Close-Up Photography.
I know, that's a LOT of grapes! :) But, they are soooo pretty!!
I love this one--if I had done things a little differently. I wish I had made the focal point toward the top left instead of center, and I wish I had a lens that let me get a little closer while maintaining focus.
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