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Wessex Ridgeway - farmer feeding sheep
A farmer feeds his sheep in the early morning on the Wessex Ridgeway high above Wiltshire England Date: 1989
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1989 Dunn Eighties Ewes Farmer Feed Feeding Panoramic Philip Ridgeway Sheep Trough Wessex Wiltshire
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1. Title: "A Farmer's Dawn: Tending to His Ewes on the Wessex Ridgeway, Wiltshire, England, 1989" 2. Description: This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the quiet beauty of rural life on the Wessex Ridgeway in Wiltshire, England, during the late 1980s. The scene unfolds as the first light of dawn breaks over the undulating hills, casting long shadows across the tranquil countryside. At the heart of this idyllic tableau, a dedicated farmer tends to his flock of ewes, ensuring they are well-fed and cared for as they begin another day in the English winter. 3. Context: The Wessex Ridgeway, an ancient and historic trail stretching over 143 miles from Marlborough in Wiltshire to Eastbourne in East Sussex, is renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage. This image, taken in 1989, offers a glimpse into the daily life of a farmer in this picturesque region, as he goes about his duties on the hillside, surrounded by the rugged beauty of the English countryside. 4. Composition: The photograph masterfully employs the use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and texture, with the farmer and his trough standing out against the backdrop of the rolling hills and the vast expanse of the winter sky. The composition is further enhanced by the inclusion of the farmer's bag of feed, adding an element of human presence and scale to the scene. 5. Technique: The photographer, Philip Dunn, expertly utilizes the monochromatic palette to emphasize the raw, elemental nature of the scene, while the use of a wide-angle lens captures the expansive panoramic view of the Wessex Ridgeway. The result is a powerful and evocative image that transports the viewer to a simpler time and place, where the rhythms of nature and the daily labors of the land continue to shape the lives of those who call it home.
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