The disappearance of a major natural unit of vegetation from the face of the earth is an event worthy of causing pause and consideration by any nation. Yet so gradually has the prairie been conquered by the breaking plow, the tractor, and the overcrowded herds of man…that scant attention has been given to the significance of this endless grassland or the course of its destruction. Civilized man is destroying a masterpiece of nature without recording for posterity that which he has destroyed.
– John Ernest Weaver, North American Prairie (1954)
8 Comments
Ove
There is nothing as spectacular as stormy weather. It’s apparent how well the field balances the weight of the sky, you composed well.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Ove. To some this is a boring image but it has a lot emotion and power for me. It is nature presenting its way of life.
Ken
I love the simplicity of this, Monte. Very nice.
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Ken. The simple images do work.
David Leland Hyde
This one brings across the dramatic, yet simple beauty of the plains.
Monte Stevens
Simple beauty is a good way to describe it. So often we ignore it.
Earl
Monte, I agree with all comments before…wonderful shot.
Not only are prairies being lost but forest, rain forest, and natural swamps or wet lands to name a few. There will be a price for these losses I’m sure.
Monte Stevens
And, we probably cannot repair some of the damage already done. It pains me severely.