APED - A Picture Every Day: hay

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Hay Tuesday Travel Time 06-14-16

Hello and happy Tuesday - or should I say, "Hay, Tuesday"? This is another one of my highway treasure moments. I carry my camera with me almost all the time because I do a lot of driving. I drove by this scene one day, loved it, thought about it and made a u-turn to photograph it. The pictures (adding another below as well) don't really do it justice. The scene was massive to me - acres and acres of harvested hay dotting the landscape and this one tree in the foreground calling to me. How could I not turn around and comply with nature's request? I am so very glad that I did, too, because I drove by this area the very next day and all the hay was gone. GONE! I could not believe that just 24 hours would make that much difference. This area was sparse and just not at all what I would call photogenic without the hay. I'll tell you, it taught me a lesson. You never know what the next day will bring so you better do the best you can with this day! I'm so glad I listened to myself that day because I often don't. Maybe I will get better about that.

I hope you took advantage of everything this day offered. Thank you for looking. See you tomorrow.

Sunday, August 9, 2015

Hay Sunday

Hello on Sunday. Or, should I say Hay, Sunday! I was driving home from a store today and saw this and, after going home and putting away my groceries, I drove back with my trusty camera and, well, you know the rest. I put this photo in black and white because it reminds me when I was young and I thought times were simpler. They probably weren't for the adults, but as a kid I felt that way.

Speaking of hay, it is that time of year for a hay harvest. According to MotherEarthNews.com, hay is "basically dried vegetation". An acquaintance of mine says you can basically grow and harvest hay twice a year. For farmers that depend on hay for their livestock, that can be crucial; for farmers that depend on hay for their livelihood, it can also be crucial - and profitable.

So, "hay" on Sunday. I hope you had a superior Sunday. I thank you for looking. See you tomorrow.