A Farmer's Epitaph

A Farmer's Epitaph

Many years before I was born, my home state of Rhode Island was mostly farmland and open country. Since then, it has been replaced with what society calls progress. Those beautiful open areas have been replaced with condos, office buildings, malls, and homes. The remnants of those times past can be seen in Yankee stone walls threading their way through the remaining woods and fields along with forgotten burial sites and old rusted farm equipment.

I often wonder how much progress we have actually made.

Created by: Msmichellelynn.

Tools Used: Canon 10D

Created on: February 2005

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Image Number: 35137

Comments:

Anne from West Virginia on Aug 6, 2007 at 11:42 AM said:

This image really touches my heart and brings back the olden days when I watched my Uncle at work on his farm. My Dad had a Trucking Business but he was always there when his brother was filling the silo. *g* Those were such good family times. Huge dinners at noon to keep the men going. Thanks for bringing back a scene that was still alive and active as I was growing up. I miss those wonderful times also.

Brian from Utah on Aug 4, 2007 at 6:59 PM said:

This image is absolutely stunning.

Doug Hough from California on Jun 6, 2007 at 11:18 PM said:

Stark and eye catching, impressive!

Jim Legg from Australia on Feb 23, 2007 at 5:33 AM said:

What a powerful image. I'd love to see a very large print of this.

Whittler from Maine on Feb 22, 2007 at 1:02 PM said:

WOW!! what a super shot,I have to agree about loosing our rural farms.We are becoming (or have become)slaves to big business.

donwrob from Ohio on Feb 21, 2007 at 11:43 PM said:

Very interesting and beautiful composition. Nice description also. Great work. Don

km from TX on Feb 21, 2007 at 7:22 PM said:

The dark and light contrast and composition are beautiful. This has a somber yet peaceful mood. Well done.