A poignant sketch today of the farmer alone and deep in thought. Here I am trying to show the isolation of farmers as they work in the countryside often with no one to take to.
Monthly Archives: August 2019
“Red legged Partridges- The 3 amigos” YANA day 21 of 100
These three were definitely strutting their stuff. In fact I was sitting watching Hares in the car from a lay-by down a country lane in Weston. These 3 appeared and walked past.
“Belties at Carr farm” YANA day 20 of 100o
A wonderful morning spent with Nicola and David Chapman at Carr Farm. Tucked away on the marshes of the River Waveney at Burgh St Peter, South Norfolk they have a herd of Belted Galloway which are the subject of today’s sketch. It was wonderful to hear Nicola talk with such passion about the breed she …
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“Bringing in the wheat” YANA day 19 of 100
I was out last night in the beautiful evening light, deep in the Waveney valley somewhere near St James South Elmham. At this time of the year the farmers are working round the clock and these were busy with 2 combines several tractors and trailers whilst behind was a bailer. Here we have the combine …
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“Cock pheasant in the stubble“ YANA day 18 of 100
Standing proud with his glorious plumage on full display. This individual was posing in the fields in Ellough.