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Combine harvester at work in a field, Cornwall
Combine harvester at work in a field, Cornwall, with a group of children on the left. Date: 1965
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of rural life in Cornwall during the 1960s, as a Combine Harvester works diligently in a golden field of ripe corn. The large, imposing machine, with its distinctive funnel-like grain intake, dominates the scene as it efficiently reaps the bountiful harvest. In the foreground, a group of children, dressed in their Sunday best, gather around to watch the process, their curious faces filled with wonder and excitement. The scene is one of simple pleasures and the joy of the harvest, as the community comes together to celebrate the fruits of the land. The Combine Harvester, a symbol of modern agricultural progress, stands in stark contrast to the traditional methods of gleaning, which were still practiced in rural communities at the time. With its advanced technology and mechanical prowess, the machine represented the future of farming, making labor-intensive tasks like threshing and separating the grain from the stalks a thing of the past. The summer sun casts a warm glow over the scene, bathing the fields in a golden light that accentuates the rich colors of the corn. The children's laughter and the gentle hum of the machine create a sense of harmony and tranquility, capturing the essence of a simpler time when the rhythms of nature and the changing of the seasons shaped the daily lives of those who lived and worked in the countryside.
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