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