Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Wistful Wednesday: Out Standing in the Corn Field

We have an old photo of Far Guy’s Grandpa Curtis standing in his corn field.  He was about six feet tall.

Curtis Abbott

It must have been taken about this time of year….probably about 1940 give or take a few years. 

Last night we went over to my cousin Todd’s place to get a photograph on that same farm in a corn field. 

Corn Field August 25 2015

August 25, 2015

Far Guy is about 5 feet 9 inches tall so the corn is fairly tall this year.

This is the view across the road from the old farm.

Crp Land and The Tower

CRP land with the Smoky Hills in the distance.

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  1. linda mAugust 26, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    You have some tall corn up by you. Love the view from the old farm.

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  2. DJanAugust 26, 2015 at 7:31 AM

    That's a good picture of Far Guy, and yes your corn is probably a little higher than it was back in 1940, don't you think? Now that picture of FG can live side by side with Grandpa Curtis' picture, huh? :-)

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  3. lisaAugust 26, 2015 at 8:24 AM

    I did the same with the corn. I went out to visit my sister and had to take a picture for the hubby. He loves to see how tall the corn gets out in the mid-west. It is pretty neat to be able to show pictures of the same field in two different time periods.

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  4. MTWagginAugust 26, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    I like the two pictures - then and now! Fun!!!! Hope the corn produces well for all those looking to harvest!

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  5. Tired TeacherAugust 26, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    I have several photos taken in corn fields, as well as in fields of oats and alfalfa.

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  6. GEOCACHING WITH GRAMMY AND THE PAPILLON PRINCESSAugust 26, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Nice men in a nice cornfield.... love when you can do things like that

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  7. MuffieAugust 26, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    There's a saying that goes, "Corn as high as an elephant's eye by the 4th of July." Looks as if you have another way of measuring!

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  8. Sam I Am......August 26, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    Awesome photos with years apart. Glad to see the corn....I miss watching it grow and then the harvest. The kids did bring me some Iowa sweet corn so that was a treat.

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  9. PatsyAugust 26, 2015 at 12:20 PM

    Love the comparing of the corn fields. Far Guy is looking good, you are a good nurse.

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  10. Linda KayAugust 26, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    My younger brother is getting ready to start harvesting in Central Illinois...he said in a week or so. His corn is very tall and evidently has a great crop as well.

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  11. RedAugust 26, 2015 at 5:26 PM

    It's good that you do comparison photos. It adds meaning to the topic.

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  12. Country Gal August 26, 2015 at 6:30 PM

    Lovely photos ! I love photographing corn fields especially in the early fall . Thanks for sharing , Have a good day eh!

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  13. Granny MarigoldAugust 26, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    I love that last photo. It has a lonely feel to it.

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  14. thecrazysheepladyAugust 28, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    Love it!

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