Early Mornings are for Farmers

There is something to be said for being up early(I was driving west before 5am) before anyone else. Quiet roads, artificial lights from overhead, and the darkness all seem to hold a special secret. For farmers, the early morning is just the start to feeding and gathering things in order for the day.
A big thank you to Martey for letting me shadow him through is morning before Saturday Market.
If you know a farmer, be sure to thank them for their long hours and devotion to feeding us well.

Under Orion's Belt

By Flashlight, Grapes for the Goats

Short Pause to Check Truck

Waking the Hens

Early Morning Walk Before Breakfast

In between rains at Green Cay Farms

Squash Blossoms on Green Cay Farm

Dragonfly Drying Wings

Even though the rainy weather slows down growth, Green Cay Farm was full of interesting life.

Doing it natural....

Eggs are produced according to season, sunlight, and food foraging. I was sure to be thr first in line for eggs this morning at the Delray Green Market. Heritage Hen- Eggs Lay'd in Delray are the best eggs I have ever eaten. I can no longer have any egg breakfast at a restaurant.  My taste buds are spoiled.

Here is a photograph from Heritage Hen farm, where free range truly means free to roam and forage. No de-beeking, no overcrowding, and no artifical feeds or lighting. How would you like to be crammed in a small house that has lights that go on when its dark out? I would move out right away.

I'm busy~Heritage Hen Farm, Boynton Beach                     by Sarah Brown

This hen is looking at me with that mothering eye. I used the natural light pouring in from the open doorway and windows. I shot this at 400ISO, 15sec at 4.5 on a tripod using a wide angle lens.
Remember I strive to do all my photographic manipulation in camera and the computer for printing.

Down on the Farm

Coming for Muddy Belly Rubs

Every Farm has a dog. This Shepard was cooling off his paws in mud, and then began playing with the hose. Everyone needs some cool mud.

Duck Eating 

This male duck was a quacker until the lunch wagon came around. Just like anyone, food pacified him. I am amazed by his beak and was able to get close enough as to not disturb him.

Farming in October

Heritage Hen Farm            Boynton Beach, FL

Brunch at Heritage Hen

Lunchtime under the Seagrape 

Free Range Rocks

All Goat

Florida's growing is season is well underway. My new work on local farming here in South Forida has official started. Last week, I was out on Nancy Roe's farm, Green Cay http://www.veggies4u.com/, and this week I visited with Marty at Heritage Hen Farm www.heritagehen.com.
I look forward to documenting their season and sharing the beauty that goes into farming.

Green Cay Farm    Boynton Beach, FL 

Corn Maine, Green Cay Farm

My Outdoor Office, Green Cay Farm

New Image

The rain has kept me still and at the computer writing. Good thing since the cooler weather will bring some great mornings photographing. The next few weeks will still be work from the Everglades.
My new work is in "processing." I hope to start posting the farming work soon.

Hidden Trail on the Lox River                                                  By Sarah Brown

Photographic Work

My personal goal for the remaining months of 2011 is to just post recent work. Sometimes when we working artists need to pay more attention to the buisness aspects of daily office work, we neglect why and what it was that inspired us to become working artists.
I hope to post a new image every week.
Special thanks to all my supporters, collectors, and collegues for their continued support.

Sunset over the Gulf of Mexico                                              by Sarah Brown