THE PALOUSE

The Inland Empire or the Wheat Belt Located in the northwest of the United States, encompasses parts of southeastern Washington, north-central Idaho, and northeast Oregon. This wonderful land mainly produces wheat, lentils, peas, and the like. Its name possibly originated from the French pelouse, meaning land with short and thick grass (long meaning for a short word). From April to June, this land is a beautiful patchwork of greens and is thus a paradise for photographers. In early October I could not resist the wait, so we flew from Florida to Seattle, and then crossed the state entirely from west to east, gazing all the way at its gorgeous natural scenery. The golden spectacle of yellows and browns was breathtaking. Pinpointed by scattered farm houses here and there, the inner mood that this vast extension of land produces can only be described as a gentle and peaceful melancholy, one from which one truly does not desire to depart.   
Feedback is well appreciated SONY STL-A99V

ZEISS 24-70MM f2.8 ZA SSM II

1/80 sec f 14 iso 50

GPS 47°1'41" N 117°17'48" W