Scott Thompson, Photographer, Chicago

Description

A cultivated field is being irrigated on a sunny day. Irrigation sprinklers line the field in rows, spraying water. The dirt is heavily textured, the furrows creating a lined pattern. In the distance, there are more fields and some scattered trees. The sky is clear and pale blue. The image composition uses a shallow depth of field, drawing focus to the sprinklers in the foreground and blurring the background. The overall mood is serene and indicative of agricultural activity.