cool, long shadows

As early Fall brings a chill, long morning shadows seem to linger just a bit longer.

early hay

This was the first hay cutting at the Tunnel Hill battlefield. These bales are already in the barn and the second cutting is waiting for pickup. This early morning photo shows the shadow of Chetogeeta Mountain falling across the meadow. It won't be long until the knoll to the left will sprout canvas tents housing Civil War reenactors.

Meadowlawn Springhouse

Everyone in Tunnel Hill, GA, is gearing up for the annual "Battle of Tunnel Hill" Civil War reenactment set for September 7th and 8th. This is an early morning photo of the springhouse located near the Clisby Austin house, a pre-Civil War plantation home. The spring still runs with crystal clear, cool water. The hay has just been cut again and baling will take place very soon. Ah-h-h-h the smell of new mown hay!!!

preparing for Winter

It's hard to think of Winter when the temperature is hovering in the mid 90's. But cool weather is just a few short months away and there are cattle to be fed. Farmers depend on the seasonal hay cutting to get their live stock through cold weather. They are rewarded with milk, butter and new Spring calves. Life goes on.

Northwest Georgia hay field

This photo was taken on June 24th while the hay was baled and waiting for pickup. Throughout the South there are hundreds of hay fields like this one reminiscent of times past. This particular land is located in Northwest Georgia and is the setting of the annual Civil War reenactment "Battle of Tunnel Hill". Located just 3 miles off I-75, it's a worthwhile detour.

First hay of the Summer

This photo was taken on Thursday, June 26th, about 8:30 in the morning. The hay had been cut, baled and was waiting for the trip to the barn. The smell of sweet summer hay was intoxicating. Crickets churped and the robins were busy catching breakfast for their fledglings. Late afternoon thundershowers had made for incredible sky and cloud colorations. Northwest Georgia is indeed a wonderful place on this Earth.