Several times a year, the grass in the field behind our house is mowed and collected for hay.  The timing of the process is very important.  Cutting in the afternoon results in the highest sugar content of the grass. Cutting and gathering in dry conditions prevents mold.  This picture was taken yesterday as the farmer worked feverishly to “make hay while the sun shines.” Today we are experiencing torrential rain which would have ruined the hay crop had it been left for one more day.  While waiting for the tractor to line up for the shot I wanted, I photographed the flowers below out of boredom.  Turns out I rather liked the image.  It makes me feel like the end of summer is approaching.