Pictures from Phoenix and sometimes from the surrounding cities that make up the "Valley of the Sun"
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Urban Farming
On the south side of Phoenix you can find farm lands growing many different crops. That's where I found this tractor working in the shadow of the downtown skyline. I think it makes an interesting juxtaposition; rural vs. urban.
This is a great photo. The contrast of the green field and the downtown skyline makes on overlook for a moment the sea of red roofs from subdivisions crowding the farmland.
From urban to suburban to rural. Great shot. Lowell asked where the water comes from. In Phoenix, the Salt River Project gets us water from the mountains to the northeast of us and we, also get water from the Colorado River. I think most farmers water goes thru the Grand Canyon and to their fields.
I have been surprised by how many times I have seen this phenomenon around Hartford and other cities. It illustrates how randomly cities develop, I guess. Nice photo.
What a great contrast!
ReplyDeleteThis is one of the best contrasts I've seen Sharon, love the lush green and vibrant red with the hazy skyline in the background.
ReplyDeleteJust hoping that this field will stay for ever where it sits...
ReplyDeleteWhen I first moved to Phoenix there was a huge cornfield at 35th Avenue and I think it was Bethanyy Home Road that just stretched for miles!
ReplyDeleteTerrific shot. Wonder where they get the water needed. Looks a little smoggy in the Valley of the Sun! :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great photo. The contrast of the green field and the downtown skyline makes on overlook for a moment the sea of red roofs from subdivisions crowding the farmland.
ReplyDeleteI have found that showing the contrast increases the power of the photo. Great work friend! Peace, Mary helen Fernandez Stewart
ReplyDeleteExcellent image.
ReplyDeleteThis made an interesting photo. Makes a person stop and think.
ReplyDeleteFrom urban to suburban to rural. Great shot. Lowell asked where the water comes from. In Phoenix, the Salt River Project gets us water from the mountains to the northeast of us and we, also get water from the Colorado River. I think most farmers water goes thru the Grand Canyon and to their fields.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised they are still there.
ReplyDeleteI have been surprised by how many times I have seen this phenomenon around Hartford and other cities. It illustrates how randomly cities develop, I guess. Nice photo.
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