Fullscreen Gallery Puuurfect Weather. A young kitten buries herself among the sunlit maple leaves. Corn Collector. Remnants of corn kernals rest along the roller chains. Nature’s Glory. Brilliant colors paint the October sky. Bent, but Unbroken. Illuminated by the fading sun, corn stalks reveal their crooked configurations. Mud and Mother Nature. Traces of harvest’s battle with the forces of Mother Nature. Blue Sunday Skies. The afternoon glow sets a striking scene. Parked Power. The red giant stands still and silent at the end of the work day. Driver’s on your Mark. A team of semis assemble in the empty end rows. Ripe for the Pickin’. Leafy husks conceal cobs and kernals. Preparing to Pounce. A big pile of maple leaves becomes an impromptu playground. Autumn Urgency. Corn from the stationary wagon spills into the hopper as it’s conveyed from the auger to the bin. Peak Position. The extended auger signals the grain cart for another release. Awaiting Orders. A truck nicknamed ‘Monica’ stands idly by for the next load. Memories of the Past. A solitary corn crib echoes farming practices from long ago. Gold Rush. ‘Bees wings’ fly up in a flurry as golden kernals free fall into the moving grain cart. Dawn to Dusk. It’s finally quittin’ time for the 240. All Hands on Deck. The combine pauses for a quick update from inside the cab. Left Behind. A blanket of stover covers the fertile flatland. Golden Harvest. A final beam of light reveals a golden sea of stalks and husks. Last Glimpses. The last glimpses of daylight highlight the field’s rolling features. Stirring up Dust. In the distance, a semi hurries along the horizon, racing the setting sun to deliver a final load to the local elevator. Jungle Cat. A feline friend follows through the corn rows. Evening Approahces. The sun begins it’s descent, casting shadows in the open field. Nightfall. The sun dips down in the west, casting a golden glow over the field residue. Home Sweet Home. Have a seat and stay a while. Standing Tall. The corn crop flutters in the shifting autumn breeze. Fence Row to Fence Row. Bountiful fields transform into bare countryside in the wake of the combine. Tomorrow’s Task. Raised corn head snouts indicate tomorrow’s promise to capture the remaining corn crop. Kitty Catnap. Two kittens soak up the midafternoon sunshine. Fall Fruit. A colorful assortment from the Banwart farm. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Like this:Like Loading…