On our most recent ride about, we found ourselves in Pitts, Ga with cameras in hand to photograph sunflowers and old buildings. We did that and bought goodies from Oliver Farm, too. Sunflower oil, okra flour, brown rice grits were among our purchases.
The sunflowers didnt disappoint and the old buildings served as great backdrops for the quilts that went for the ride.
But it was the dirt that thrilled me. I got right out in the field with the sunflowers. The blooms were as high as my head and about the size of my head, too. But the dirt oh, the dirt! We were in a county neighboring the one where I grew up. And the dirt in the coastal plain region is very different from that of the piedmont where we now live. This is the dirt that I used to make mud pies and gopher houses and embed in my skinned knees.
I didnt have to take off my shoes to know exactly how that dirt would feel between my toes. Those little rocks of limonite mixed with the sand speak home to me. Hopscotch, skidding bicycle tires, carving a trail with a stick all those memories are tied to this dirt.
We succeeded in photographing sunflowers and old buildings, but found other treasures, too.
In a cypress habitat, we found some other interesting vegetation to shoot, but it was the road that entranced me. That dirt again oh, and the beehives!
Jim has always said he can feel his blood pressure drop when we visit Turner County. Well, theres that; life is slower. But these dirt roads just feel like Sunday afternoon drives and going to visit relatives.
My Daddy farmed before I came along so he walked behind a mule in dirt like this. Barefooted. Yes. He plowed without shoes. I can understand why. I wanted to take my shoes off and walk out in a field. I didnt. But maybe next time….
Oliver Farm has self guided tours where you can read about the old buildings in Pitts, Ga, and find your way to fields of sunflowers in all stages, a cypress habitat, and lots of fresh air.
You have visited a place that I have not, but I aim to soon. I keep seeing the pictures from you and Debra and it gives me the yearning. The sunflowers are a thing of beauty! Thank you for sharing.
Yes, by all means, go! I had seen Debra’s photos, too…and it was a fun day!
I always enjoy your travel photo journal. Your photography is so amazing too, Sandy. 😀❤️😀
Thanks…I guess this is my way of taking my friends along on my adventures…