Threshing . . .

[RJSorensen]

This fall past, I helped some with the local "Threshing Bee." It is an event that is put on most years. When a little boy I had the good fortune to hang around L.K. Wood, a man that restored these marvelous contraptions, to working order and he held his own, Threshing Bee out back of his home. That would be in the early 1960's and he is long since gone . . . but the things I learned, and just some general farm stuff, is helpful to those whom are trying to bring this fall classic back to life, for the general public.

Anyway I have a love of steam, in trains and in farm equipment, a love of a time past, one that most likely not coming back. I love the smell of wet smoke, the sound of the single piston counting out its beat, the warmth of the late "Indian Summer" sun.

I hope there are some on the board whom enjoy this type of activity and or photographs as do I . . .

Canon G2

[eastcoast909]

Ok, I've been there. Not with a steam engine tho, just an old Massey Ferguson running the machine off the pto. No magic steam or smoke, just diesel and the same straw chaff getting down your back.

Jugs of ice water for those working (my job to bring to the men) and the shovelling of the grain to keep it from getting too hot.

Thanks for the memories.

Oh yes, great shot. Love the detail and background scenery.

[sparker1]

You did a great job of finding the right perspective to show the whole set-up. Nice shot.

[thomascanty]

My brother is moving to Wyoming in a couple weeks. After seeing your pictures, I'm tempted to go along with him. :D It looks like a beautiful part of the country.

[Maureen Souza]

Love you angles here and love your neck of the woods.... been there a few times but after seeing your photo, I have a longing to get back there. Great picture!!

Maureen

[freddycr]

Bold composition and angle. I find the colors a bit muted, and the straw slightly OE.
I like the pic, though

[RJSorensen]

It is very interesting to view online photos taken with my G2, G5 and or even the Pro 1. To be able to see the softness in some, the over exposed straw, which I must say I just overlook in these . . . my 20D might have got this right. Perhaps not. I can see the difference. The compression of this one ended up being 30% of the original.

Freddycr, thank you for your comments . . . it is with others eyes that I can see better.

[HJMinard]

I like it, RJ ... composition is very well done!

[Maz]

I enjoyed your photo very much. I witness that first hand as a boy. (Minus the beautiful mountains, of course.)

Thanks for sharing and keep up the very good shooting.

Maz
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[stoneylonesome]

RJ; I couldn't agree with you more on your love of things gone by. I really those old pieces of machinery and espicially the old one lunger engines that just go "thump-a-thump-a-thump and never seem to die. That by the way is a beautiful shot. We have a dedicated group here in Connecticut that are preserving so much of that stuff, every year they have a big open house, it's a sight to see and wonderful to hear. :) :)

http://www.ctamachinery.com/20041FallFestEssay.html

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