Rice Fields III
by insteps

Comment by insteps:
Robert, Thanks for the comment and I agree the tones, patterns, and lines are broken abruptly by the surroundings. An interesting thing about Asia is a clash between urban and rural spaces. For the most part there are no suburbs and people live in dense villages or cities. My attempt was to show a looming presence of development against the simple beauty of these fields. I want to photograph stories and the rice field on its own, while beautiful, doesn’t tell the whole story. Thanks again for all your comments and contributions on here.

Maturity
by insteps

Comment by Bear_Music:
A lovely, introspective piece of work.

Rice Fields III
by insteps

Comment by Bear_Music:
To me, the tree lines and the buildings are diluting the purity of an otherwise-fabulous image: if you pull just enough crop to eliminate everything but rice field, it jumps to another plane of excellence altogether. Fabulous tones.

Coming Home
by insteps

Comment by ubique:
It's rare anyone offers anything this photographically articulate at DPC. I hope that it might receive the attention it deserves but, alas, I expect that it won't. Unquestionably the Best in Show. Thank you.

Just Like Every Other Day
by insteps

Comment by jmritz:
Very nice capture.

Coming Home
by insteps

Comment by jmritz:
Solemn contemplative beautiful photography.

Rice Fields III
by insteps

Comment by daisydavid:
Such a contrast between the symmetry of the field and the buildings beyond.

Just Like Every Other Day
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Comment by Neat:
Nice shot.

Rice Fields III
by insteps

Comment by herfotoman:
This image makes me sad, as I am reminded of the Vietnam war. Funny how images are interwoven with specific memories.

Rice Fields III
by insteps

Comment by tanguera:
The symmetry, lines, details, all very alluring.