The Palouse region of Washington is a remarkably beautiful
area of rolling hills and well-kept farms.
Photographers enjoy patterns of green fields cultivated along the curves
of these hills. This is my second post
from my recent trip with Linda.
We explored several areas looking for patterns in the
cultivated hills. These two photos were
taken near Almota on the edge of the Snake River Canyon. They are pretty good examples of how many of
the fields are farmed wherever the hills aren’t too steep for machinery. In fact, in many parts of the Palouse,
special hillside combines are used.
These two photos were taken along back roads near Steptoe. You can see what a wonderful effect cloud
shadows have on the rolling hills. Back
roads are the best way to explore the Palouse because it is easy to stop
anywhere without worrying about traffic.
The last two were taken very close together near the small
town of St John. Very often two crops are planted on the same
hill, for example, rows of garbanzo beans over wheat. This often results in beautiful stripes or
contrasting patterns. This early in the
year we found many fields with unplanted layers over lower bands of green.
It is a good idea to visit the Palouse in different
seasons. In the fall, harvest time
brings out the big combines, and winter may add snow drifts to the curves. The spring curves of new crops were just
gorgeous.
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